1838 E Albert St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
About This Home
Renovated 3 bed, 1.5 bath straight-thru in East Kensington offering clean, modern finishes throughout and true move-in ready condition. Open living space with exposed brick accent, new flooring, fresh paint, and updated lighting flows into a redesigned kitchen with white shaker cabinets, butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom backsplash. First floor bedroom adds flexibility for layout or office use. Upstairs features two spacious bedrooms and a fully updated bath with custom tile. Fully finished basement adds additional living space perfect for den, office, or storage. Major systems already handled with newer HVAC and hot water heater. Private rear yard for outdoor space. Currently tenant occupied at $1,400/month providing immediate cash flow, with the option to deliver vacant if desired. Located in a rapidly developing pocket surrounded by new construction, walkable to local spots and with easy access to Center City and transit. Strong option for both owner-occupants and investors looking to get into 19125 at an accessible price point. Some photos are AI enhanced. Photos are from previous listing.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Has Laundry
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 902
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 902
- Total interior livable area: 902 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 314191600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 672 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 12.00 x 56.00
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,238 | $14,856 |
| Home Insurance * | $125 | $1,500 |
| Property Taxes | $230 | $2,760 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,817 | $21,804 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow 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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | Listed for rent | $1,800 |
| 2023-04-25 | Sold | $202,000 |
| 2023-03-28 | Pending sale | $209,200 |
| 2023-02-19 | Listed for sale | $204,900 |
| 2023-02-16 | Listing removed | $224,900 |
| 2023-01-24 | Price change | $224,900 |
| 2022-12-17 | Price change | $234,900 |
| 2022-12-03 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2022-10-31 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
| 2022-07-18 | Sold | $130,500 |
| 2022-07-08 | Contingent | $139,900 |
| 2022-05-27 | Price change | $139,900 |
| 2022-02-04 | Listed for sale | $149,900 |
| 2021-11-01 | Listing removed | $165,000 |
| 2021-06-19 | Price change | $165,000 |
| 2021-04-09 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2021-03-09 | Listing removed | $199,900 |
| 2021-02-20 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2021-02-08 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-02-06 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2006-06-12 | Sold | $59,000 |
| 2005-10-24 | Sold | $4,001 |
| 1995-11-08 | Sold | $14,200 |
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