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$129,500

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2,534 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Full Property Details for 1948 Kensington St

General

  • Price: $129,500
  • Taxes: $1,519 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PADA2052690
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring: Laminate Plank, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s), Roof

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: City of Harrisburg (14001)
  • Municipality: CITY OF HARRISBURG
  • County: DAUPHIN
  • Subdivision: MELROSE GARDENS
  • Driving Directions: From 83 S, take exit 47, right onto Derry St, right on South 20th St, left onto Kensington St, property on right.
  • Location Details: Urban

School Information

  • School District: Harrisburg City
  • Elementary School: Melrose Elementary School
  • Middle School: Rowland Academy
  • High School: Harrisburg

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composite, Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Double Pane
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 2,534
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,267 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,267 Sq. Ft.
  • Unfin. Above Grnd: 1,267 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Property View: Street, Garden/Lawn
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Lot Description: Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $102.21
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $935
  • City/TownTax: $324
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $249
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $29,800
  • Tax Amount: $1,519
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1266

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenants/owners personal items
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, and dryer
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Schools serving 1948 Kensington St

School District:Harrisburg City School District
NameGradesDistance
Melrose School
2041 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
K-50.1 mi
Rowland School
1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
7-80.1 mi
Harrisburg High School
2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
9-120.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1948 Kensington St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/07/2026
Listed
$129,500
61.88%
MLS
12/23/2021
Sold
$80,000
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Tax History for 1948 Kensington St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,501
3%
$29,800
—
2023
$1,457
71%
$29,800
—
2022
$850
162%
$29,800
—
2021
$324
-77%
$29,800
—
2020
$1,427
2%
$29,800
—
2019
$1,398
2%
$29,800
—
2018
$1,368
—
$29,800
—
2017
$1,368
—
$29,800
—
2016
$1,371
—
$29,800
—
2015
$1,371
-35%
$29,800
—
2014
$2,096
—
$29,800
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1948 Kensington Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (MLS# PADA2052690) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1948 Kensington Street is currently listed for $129,500 and was received on January 07, 2026. This property is listed by Laci Nelson from our Lancaster Office.Want to learn more about 1948 Kensington Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Harrisburg? You can browse all Harrisburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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