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Property Description
This property comes with good tenants, low taxes, and low maintenance, making it perfect for anyone looking for an easy investment. Property has quick access to the highway, parks, and plenty of dining and entertainment. Call to schedule your personal tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1948 Kensington St
General
- Price: $127,500
- Taxes: $1,519 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADA2052690
- Updated: 3/11/2026
- Added to Site: 102 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.: $100.63
- 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
Schools serving 1948 Kensington St
School District:Harrisburg City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Melrose School 2041 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
Rowland School 1842 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 | 7-8 | 0.1 mi |
Harrisburg High School 2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1948 Kensington St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/16/2026
Price Reduced
$127,500
-1.54%
MLS
1/07/2026
Listed
$129,500
61.88%
MLS
12/23/2021
Sold
$80,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
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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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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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 $127,500 and was received on January 07, 2026. 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.

