#PAPH2488496, Anthony R Castaneda, Listing office: Opus Elite Real Estate
1220 N Palethorp St Philadelphia, PA 19122
Property details
About 1220 N Palethorp St
Property is located just north of Girard Avenue by the Piazza at 2nd & Girard Ave. It is a unique Front & Rear attached "TRINITY" house with each unit consisting of one room on the 1st fl. (kitchen), one room (living room) & bath on the 2nd fl., and two rooms on the 3rd fl (bedroom & office space). The front unit is entered by the front door and the rear unit is entered through a walkway to the rear of the building with a patio. An added bonus... the width of the property is 20 ft wide. Each unit has its own separate utilities and basement and olde city charm! The property is on a charming residential city block just a few steps from Girard Avenue. The property is so convenient to transportation, food shopping ( Acme Market just 1/2 block away) and the activities and restaurants in Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Center City. An easy commute to Temple, Penn or Drexel Universities. Ideal for an investor with two (2) rental units or an owner occupant with an income producing unit. Add this investment to your portfolio. The Commercial Trash Fee to the City of Philadelphia is $500.00 yearly.
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Trinity
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $425,000
- Price/SqFt: $236
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,247
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Palethorp Street is the first Street East of 2nd & Girard Ave. Go north on Palethorp St to 1220 N. Palethorp St. The property is just off Girard Avenue.
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,800 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2437252
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Edward H Meyer & Son INC
- Office Phone: (215) 535-5290
- Office Email: tbertsch1@verizon.net
- Listing Agent: Theresa L Bertsch
- Agent Phone: (215) 535-5290
- Agent Email: tracy@edwardhmeyerson.comcastbiz.net
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $446,300 | $6,247 |
2022 | $446,300 | $4,283 |
2021 | $- | $4,283 |
2020 | $306,000 | $4,283 |
2019 | $306,000 | $4,283 |
2018 | $107,800 | $1,508 |
2017 | $107,800 | $1,508 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
John Moffet Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•127 W Oxford St
7
Horatio B. Hackett School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2161 E York St
1
Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.7 mi
•120 W Cambria St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,938. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 1220 N Palethorp St
The listing price of 1220 N Palethorp St property is $425,000.
The property 1220 N Palethorp St is a multi located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122.
Active Listing: 1220 N Palethorp St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1220 N Palethorp St are: John Moffet Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Horatio B. Hackett School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), James R. Ludlow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Adaire Alexander School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Young Scholars Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bodine William W High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Penn Treaty High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $6,247 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property 1220 N Palethorp St is 1,800 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1220 N Palethorp St is 1920.
This home is located at 1220 N Palethorp St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19122 in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. This 1,800 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $425,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between April and May 2025 increased by 40.9%. Listings spent 89 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $298,569 during the same period.