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Property Description
To help offset this high-rate environment. With a FULL PRICED offer, seller's will provide a 3% SELLERS CREDIT so buyers can buy down their interest rate. This home is also eligible for $3,000 in closing cost assistance from Citizens Bank for eligible buyers. Welcome to your new home. 1239 S Newkirk St, is a beautifully updated home in the convenient Gray's Ferry Neighborhood. Step onto a peaceful and neighborly block that's clean and quiet. Start your mornings with the sunlight pouring into the modern updated kitchen through east-facing windows, reflecting off the counters and floors at the start of the day and lighting up the back bedroom in the early afternoon. At the end of the day enjoy an evening drink on the bench out-front or enjoy the warm glow of the west-facing windows in the primary bedroom and living room complete with fireplace for that warmth and coziness in the winter months. Head upstairs for two spacious bedrooms and updated hall bathroom. This home has been beautifully maintained with updated Pex Plumbing system, was full repainted in Spring of 2025. HVAC system was replaced in August 2025, dryer replaced in April 2026. Enjoy all this home and neighborhood have to offer with a community garden just a few blocks away, easy street parking for you and your guests; convenient access to the new extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, West Philly and highway 76 access. But perhaps the most convenient part about the location is the Fresh Grocer across the street in a shopping plaza that also houses a post office, McDonalds, liquor store, and bank. For those eager to get into Center City, buses that pick-up just steps away from the house with a quick trip into Center City or West Philly (via 12 bus route), and across South Philly (via 64 bus route).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1239 S Newkirk St
General
- Price: $244,000
- Taxes: $3,295 (2027)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2663576
- Updated: 10/6/2026
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Electric
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GRAYS FERRY
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry, Stick Built, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,092
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,092 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,092 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 672
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $223.44
- Assessment Year: 2027
- School Tax: $1,845
- City/TownTax: $1,449
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $235,400
- Tax Amount: $3,295
- Tax Year: 2027
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1092
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: TV above fireplace, custom miniblinds, black kitchen pantry, bench out front. Please note, TV is too high voltage for designated outlet.
- Lot Number: 129
Listed by KW Empower, Adam Funck
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Schools
Schools serving 1239 S Newkirk St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
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 1239 S Newkirk St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/06/2026
Price Reduced
$244,000
-0.39%
MLS
9/13/2026
Listed
$244,950
6.5%
MLS
8/30/2023
Sold
$230,000
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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 1239 S Newkirk St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$840
—
$235,400
47%
2025
$840
—
$160,000
—
2024
$840
-57%
$160,000
16%
2023
$1,932
88%
$138,000
100%
2021
$1,027
—
-100%
2020
$1,027
7%
$73,400
7%
2019
$956
9%
$68,300
9%
2018
$876
—
$62,600
—
2017
$876
—
$62,600
—
2016
$876
4%
$62,600
—
2015
$839
—
$62,600
—
2014
$839
180%
$62,600
1938%
2013
$300
—
$3,072
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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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Estimate the Cost for 1239 S Newkirk St
1239 S Newkirk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2663576) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1239 S Newkirk Street is currently listed for $244,000 and was received on September 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1239 S Newkirk Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

