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2141 N Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

1beds
1baths
650sqft
$244,900
$377price/sqft
$2,147/moest. monthly cost
$85,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

**Welcome to 2141 Palethorp Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122!** Don't miss this opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home in the highly sought-after Olde Kensington/Northern Liberties area. Tucked away on a quiet block just around the corner from **Norris Square Park**, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of modern living and an unbeatable location. Completely updated from top to bottom, the home features a modern kitchen with contemporary cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes throughout. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious loft-style primary bedroom with a beautifully renovated full bathroom, creating a bright and comfortable retreat. Central air conditioning provides year-round comfort. One of the neighborhood's biggest highlights is the extensive City infrastructure improvements recently completed on the block, including brand-new water mains, sewer and drainage lines, newly paved streets, new sidewalks, and upgraded streetscape improvements—enhancing both the neighborhood's appeal and long-term value. Located just minutes from Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Center City, major highways, public transportation, local cafés, restaurants, and entertainment, this home places you in the heart of one of Philadelphia's most exciting and rapidly growing communities. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, investor, or simply looking for a turnkey city home, 2141 Palethorp Street is an exceptional opportunity. Schedule your private showing today—this one won't last! I think this version strikes the right balance: professional, energetic, and credible without overstating features the home doesn't have.

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
74
TransitExcellent Transit
80
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Hunter William H SchoolGrades PK-80.3 mi
2/10
Kensington High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Loft
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 650

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 650
  • Total interior livable area: 650 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 191100300
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Personal Property

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 520 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 13.00 x 40.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,238$14,856
Home Insurance *$480$5,760
Property Taxes $205$2,460
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$2,147$25,764
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$73,611/yr
40% on housing$64,410/yr
45% on housing$57,253/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$377This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19122$189
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19122$78
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-22Price change$244,900
2026-07-08Listed for sale$249,900
2006-06-19Sold$35,000
1995-11-17Sold$5,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJasmine Benabe
BrokerageHomeSmart Realty Advisors

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