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Property Description
Excellent Opportunity for an Investor in Olde Kensington! Prime location on a charming, well-kept street, just blocks from the vibrant energy of Girard Avenue, with its popular restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique retail. This property offers the perfect blank canvas - it will require a full renovation to bring it up to current market standards, but the solid bones are here to support your vision. In the heart of one of Philadelphia's fastest-growing neighborhoods, this home could be transformed into a stylish, modern residence featuring open-concept living, sleek designer kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and thoughtfully integrated outdoor spaces. Imagine adding energy-efficient systems, smart-home technology, and high-end finishes to attract today's discerning buyers or renters. The end result could be a contemporary urban retreat that blends modern comfort with Olde Kensington's historic charm - and places you right in the middle of the action. CASH Only. Property will be sold as is and with contents. Buyer will be responsible for any clean outs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1530 N Lawrence St
General
- Sold For: $130,000
- Taxes: $4,830 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2527372
- Added to Site: 204 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19122 (19122)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Olde Kensington
- Subdivision: Olde Kensington
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
- High School: Kensington
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: AirLite
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,584
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,584 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,584 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 996
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 55.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $85.23
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,705
- City/TownTax: $2,125
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $345,100
- Tax Amount: $4,830
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1584
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 155
Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Katherine Vail
Sold by KW Empower, Gordon Stein
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Schools
Schools serving 1530 N Lawrence St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ludlow James R School 550 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 1530 N Lawrence St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2025
Sold
$130,000
-3.7%
MLS
8/20/2025
Price Reduced
$135,000
-22.86%
MLS
8/14/2025
Listed
$175,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1530 N Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (MLS# PAPH2527372) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $130,000 on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 1530 N Lawrence 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.

