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$185,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,030 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Hot East Kensington 2-Bed Rowhome - Prime Location, Huge Potential Rare opportunity to own in one of Philly's hottest neighborhoods! 2470 Emerald St is a solid 2-bedroom, 1-bath brick rowhome just blocks from Fishtown's restaurants, bars, and transit. Property is in dated but functional condition - perfect for an investor, flipper, or owner-occupant ready to make it shine. Features include classic parquet-style floors throughout, full kitchen with appliances, large windows with great natural light, and a private rear concrete patio. Needs cosmetic updates (kitchen, bath, paint, lighting) and possible systems refresh to reach full market value - priced aggressively to reflect work needed. Sold AS-IS. Walk to everything Fishtown has to offer - don't miss this one!

Full Property Details for 2470 Emerald St

General

  • Price: $185,900
  • Taxes: $2,467 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2569878
  • Updated: 1/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 19 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19125 (19125)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: Follow US-340 E, I-70 E and I-95 N to Richmond St in Philadelphia. Take exit 23 from I-95 N Take Aramingo Ave N and E York St to Emerald St

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,030
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,030 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,030 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Dimensions: 17 x 58
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $180.49
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,382
  • City/TownTax: $1,085
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $176,300
  • Tax Amount: $2,467
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1030

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 274

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Schools serving 2470 Emerald St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Brown Henry A School
1946 East Sergeant Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
K-80.1 mi
Kensington HS
2501 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
9-120.1 mi
Kensington Culinary Arts
2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
9-120.1 mi
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
9-120.6 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 2470 Emerald St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/29/2025
Listed
$185,900
-88.13%
MLS
5/02/2014
Sold
$1,566,536
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Tax History for 2470 Emerald St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,468
—
$176,300
—
2024
$2,468
25%
$176,300
25%
2023
$1,977
—
$141,200
—
2022
$1,977
59%
$141,200
100%
2022
$1,246
—
-100%
2020
$1,246
8%
$89,000
8%
2019
$1,156
64%
$82,600
65%
2018
$703
—
$50,200
—
2017
$703
—
$50,200
—
2016
$703
14%
$50,200
9%
2015
$618
—
$46,100
—
2014
$618
115%
$46,100
1466%
2013
$288
—
$2,944
—
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