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Property Description
Looking for a South Philly home on a low-traffic, quiet block? Want to be walking distance to local parks, cafes, and restaurants? Look no further than 1611 S Orkney Street, a bright and thoughtfully updated row that perfectly balances urban convenience with modern comfort. The first floor features a sunny, open-concept floor plan with gorgeous hardwood floors and tall windows that flood the spaces with natural light. A cheerful, fully updated kitchen boasts sleek mosaic tile finishes, restored cabinetry, and a complete suite of appliances including a dishwasher, gas range, and microwave. The kitchen opens directly to a spacious rear patio, an ideal retreat for weekend BBQs and outdoor relaxation. The second floor features three bright and sizable bedrooms that offer a contemporary color palette and generous closet space. A crisp hall bathroom completes the second floor. Lastly, the basement is bone-dry and easily finish-able, equipped with plenty of organized storage and laundry. Central AC. This home is located steps from several neighborhood favorites - Dickinson Square Park, Rebel and Wolf, Grindcore House, Moonshine, and Pennsport Beer Boutique. If you have a hankering for something outside of the neighborhood, hop on an Indego bike (or walk) to the next door neighborhoods of Queen Village, Bella Vista, Passyunk Square, and East Passyunk. Also convenient to Target, Ikea, Lowes/Home Depot, major highways, Septa, and a short walk, bike ride, or bus transfer to the Broad Street Subway Line!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1611 S Orkney St
General
- Sold For: $357,000
- Taxes: $4,693 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2617160
- Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19148 (19148)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: DICKINSON NARROWS
- Cross Streets: Tasker
- Driving Directions: From City Hall, head south down Broad St. Turn left onto Christian St. Turn right onto S 11th St. Turn left onto Washington Ave. Turn right onto S 4th St. Turn right onto Tasker St. Turn left onto Orkney St.
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: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,176
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,176 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,176 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1924
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 736
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 51.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $323.04
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,628
- City/TownTax: $2,065
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $335,300
- Tax Amount: $4,693
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1176
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Shelving in basement
- Lot Number: 167
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate, Brittany Nettles
Sold by Unrepresented, Unrepresented
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Schools
Schools serving 1611 S Orkney St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kirkbride Eliza B School 1501 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Furness Horace High School 1900 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 1611 S Orkney St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Sold
$357,000
-6.03%
MLS
5/08/2026
Listed
$379,900
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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.
1611 S Orkney Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (MLS# PAPH2617160) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $357,000 on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 1611 S Orkney 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.

