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Property Description
What a great opportunity to own a property in the fastest and most developing neighborhood in Philly that is fully functional where you can do the updates on your own. Why pay $500K plus for nearby renovated properties where you can do it yourself. Property is not a shell so financing is no problem since all utilities are on and is liveable in its current condition. At 3rd and Cecil B Moore there is both new construction and updated properties in every direction. Location is phenom as Luna Cafe is right there at the corner and have immediate walkability to all the amazing Fishtown and South Kensington sports and one block away from the American St corridor which is a huge catalyst for future grown in the area. Basement provides tons of additional storage space and rear yard is huge, fantastic for entertaining and/or pets. Property is vacant and easy to show !
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1705 N 3rd St
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $3,923 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2518068
- Updated: 2/3/2026
- Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago
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: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19122 (19122)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: SOUTH KENSINGTON
- Driving Directions: From Germantown Avenue, turn onto N 3rd Street heading north. Continue straight past Poplar Street, and 1705 N 3rd St will be on your left.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,650 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 979
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 61.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $166.67
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,197
- City/TownTax: $1,726
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $280,300
- Tax Amount: $3,923
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1350
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 171
Listed by KW Empower, Christopher K Somers
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Schools
Schools serving 1705 N 3rd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Moffet John School 127 West Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 1705 N 3rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/04/2025
Price Reduced
$275,000
-4.35%
MLS
10/02/2025
Price Reduced
$287,500
-4.17%
MLS
8/21/2025
Price Reduced
$300,000
-7.69%
MLS
7/18/2025
Listed
$325,000
124.14%
MLS
5/12/2006
Sold
$145,000
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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 1705 N 3rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,524
—
$280,300
—
2024
$2,524
70%
$280,300
50%
2023
$1,488
-4%
$186,300
100%
2021
$1,547
4%
-100%
2023
$1,488
-32%
$141,300
-9%
2020
$2,177
-1%
$155,500
-1%
2019
$2,192
33%
$156,600
33%
2018
$1,648
—
$117,700
—
2017
$1,648
34%
$117,700
—
2016
$1,228
-22%
$117,700
—
2015
$1,577
—
$117,700
—
2014
$1,577
1132%
$117,700
8871%
2013
$128
—
$1,312
—
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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1705 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (MLS# PAPH2518068) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1705 N 3rd Street is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on July 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1705 N 3rd 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.

