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Property Description
Approach this charming, move in ready 2 BR -1 1/2 bathrooms nestled on a quiet street, just steps from Dickinson Square Park. Enter through the beautiful, "Hollywood " door to a vintage style vestibule. This opens up to a spacious open concept first floor with living and dining room, kitchen and half bath. Custom molding work, window treatments, lighting and refinished parquet floors throughout the first floor and much of the second. An upgraded kitchen provides a nice space to prepare family dinners or entertain on a private patio. On the 2nd floor are two large bedrooms, full size bathroom with tub, rain shower and hall closet. Through the master bedroom, check out the walk-in closet with custom shelving. The back bedroom provides beautiful natural light for either an extra bedroom, office or nursery. In a partially finished basement. you will find a full-size washer and dryer, pantry, custom wine rack and plenty of storage. Multiple closets and shelves provide for varied storage, including a cedar closet, as well as potential extra living space to make your own. This house boasts old world charm but includes the modern features desired by today's homeowner. Notable features include new windows with update brick lintels. central heating and air, updated electrical panel and wiring, updated plumbing and drainage piping, new front stoop, repointing a brick facade, irrigated flower planters, freshly coated roof and restored chimney. The Dickinson Square Park area is a safe neighborhood, booming with excitement for young families and their four-legged friends. Just steps in any directions for popular bars, restaurants, coffee shops, public transportation and also in walking distance to Passyunk Square and Queen Village. Close proximity to Columbus Avenue, I-76 & I-95 make for easy commuting. Contact agent for keyless entry code!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1642 S Orkney St
General
- Sold For: $399,900
- Taxes: $3,639 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2537578
- Added to Site: 125 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street, Off Street
Location
- Area: 19148 (19148)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Dickinson Narrows
- Subdivision: Dickinson Narrows
- Driving Directions: 5th off Dickinson
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiant
- 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: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- 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.): 729
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 50.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $340.05
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,038
- City/TownTax: $1,601
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $260,000
- Tax Amount: $3,639
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1176
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: microwave
- Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, range
- Lot Number: 221
Listed by Total Real Estate LLC, Patrick A McGowan
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Marco Messina
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Schools
Schools serving 1642 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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1642 S Orkney St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/28/2025
Sold
$399,900
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MLS
9/16/2025
Listed
$399,900
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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.
1642 S Orkney Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (MLS# PAPH2537578) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $399,900 on October 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1642 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.

