Fixer-Upper with unlimited potential in Norris Square/Olde Kensington! 1933 N Palethorp Street – Ready for Your Vision! Located in one of Philadelphia’s most rapidly transforming neighborhoods, 1933 N Palethorp Street offers the perfect fixer-upper opportunity for anyone looking to tap into the booming Norris Square/Olde Kensington area. This home features three spacious bedrooms, a full updated bathroom, and an updated kitchen, plus CENTRAL AIR — perfect for those seeking a solid foundation with room to make it their own. This great-sized lot is ready to be rehabbed into your dream home or investment project. While this home needs major work, it’s a gem in the making. Whether you’re looking to live in it yourself or flip it for a significant return, this house has strong bones and is zoned for growth. Pair 1933 N Palethorp with the adjacent lot at 1935 N Palethorp — imagine adding off-street parking, a major need in this growing neighborhood! With surrounding developments and average new construction prices reaching $500K+, your investment will be surrounded by upscale homes, trendy hotspots, and an influx of energy that makes this area the next Fishtown. Plus, Norris Square saw a 10%+ year-over-year price increase, showing the potential for huge equity growth in the coming years. The possibilities are endless — rehab this home and create the perfect modern oasis while also offering the highly sought-after parking in an area where it’s in high demand. This is your chance to make a mark in one of Philadelphia’s most exciting neighborhoods! Home is being sold AS-IS. The property may or may not be cleaned out prior to settlement. The buyer is responsible for the U & O.
Pending
Price cut: $20K (7/9)
$195,000
1933 Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
3beds
1,332sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1920
900 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full updated bathroomGreat-sized lotCentral airSpacious bedroomsUpdated kitchen
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 18, 2025 at 04:44am
Listed by:
Tifphani Johnson 267-918-7529,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne 6106478300
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2475500

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 50.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 183269700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Norris Square
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $285,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,002
- Date on market: 5/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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