Backup offers
$1,781 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2458566, Bryan J Capone, Listing office: KW Empower
$150,000 List price
1237 N Newkirk St Philadelphia, PA 19121
$1,781
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
800 sqft
0.02 acres
$188 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 1237 N Newkirk St
HANDYMAN SPECIAL in the heart of Brewerytown! Welcome to 1237 N Newkirk. This is the perfect location for your next project. Make this 2 bed, 1.5 bath home the property of your dreams, or put in some sweat equity to sell it for some serious profit. This is a great investment in a rapidly appreciating area of the city. This house is just a block away from the restaurants on Girard, 2.5 blocks from the ALDI grocery store, and just 3 blocks from Lemon Hill Park, which butts up to the iconic Boathouse Row. This house is priced sell and ready for a new owner to bring it back to life.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air, Central
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size800 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2495786
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Heating: Forced Air, Central
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $150,000
- Price/SqFt: $187
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,129
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Newkirk is between 28th and 29th streets, with this property just south of Thompson St
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 800 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2495786
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
- Office Phone: (215) 866-0050
- Listing Agent: Patrick John Hatfield
- Agent Phone: (610) 733-2365
- Agent Email: patrick@phillyhomegirls.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2007 | Home Sold | $40,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,100 | $2,129 |
| 2022 | $152,100 | $1,031 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,031 |
| 2020 | $73,700 | $1,031 |
| 2019 | $71,300 | $998 |
| 2018 | $47,200 | $660 |
| 2017 | $47,200 | $660 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Richard R. Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2700 W Dauphin St
5
Samuel Powel Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.2 mi
•301 N 36th St
3
Inquiry Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
1.6 mi
•1301 Belmont Ave
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 $22,302. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
73%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
62%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Banana Republic
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Jack In The Box
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
Toyota
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
Jazz
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1237 N Newkirk St
The listing price of 1237 N Newkirk St property is $150,000.
The property 1237 N Newkirk St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121.
Active Listing: 1237 N Newkirk St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1237 N Newkirk St are: Richard R. Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Samuel Powel Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Inquiry Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Robert Morris School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William D. Kelley School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bache-Martin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Vaux Big Picture High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Strawberry Mansion High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), School of the Future (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,129 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 27, 2007 for $40,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1237 N Newkirk St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1237 N Newkirk St is 800 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1237 N Newkirk St is 1920.
This home is located at 1237 N Newkirk St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19121 in the Brewerytown neighborhood. This 800 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
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.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.