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$38,000 -$2,000 (-5%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 572 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Opportunity knocks in the rapidly developing Fairhill neighborhood. This shell property at 2836 N Orkney St offers a blank canvas ready for your vision-perfect for investors, builders, or anyone looking to capitalize on Philadelphia's continued demand for quality housing. This two-story rowhome sits on a residential block and provides the ideal foundation for a full renovation or redevelopment project. With its straightforward layout and solid footprint, the property is primed for a complete transformation, whether you're planning a modern single-family home, a rental investment, or a resale project.

Full Property Details for 2836 N Orkney St

General

  • Price: $38,000
  • Taxes: $715 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2566520
  • Updated: 1/16/2026
  • Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19133 (19133)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: FAIRHILL
  • Driving Directions: On N Orkney Street between W Somerset Street & W Cambria Street.

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: None
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 572
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 572 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 572 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 494
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 13.00 x 38.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $66.43
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $400
  • City/TownTax: $314
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $51,100
  • Tax Amount: $715
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 572

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 183

Listed by KW Empower, Richard K Cassell and KW Empower, Treese Treese

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— 2836 N Orkney St —

  • Richard K Cassell

    KW Empower

  • Treese Treese

    KW Empower

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Schools serving 2836 N Orkney St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet
401 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133
K-40.2 mi
Edison Hs/Fareira Skills
151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
9-121.3 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 2836 N Orkney St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Price Reduced
$38,000
-5%
MLS
12/22/2025
Listed
$40,000
5.26%
MLS
10/20/2025
Sold
$38,000
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Tax History for 2836 N Orkney St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$715
—
$51,100
—
2024
$715
176%
$51,100
100%
2021
$259
-23%
-100%
2023
$336
30%
$24,000
30%
2020
$259
-24%
$18,500
-24%
2019
$339
5%
$24,200
5%
2018
$322
—
$23,000
—
2017
$322
—
$23,000
—
2016
$322
5%
$23,000
—
2015
$308
—
$23,000
—
2014
$308
600%
$23,000
5034%
2013
$44
—
$448
—
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2836 N Orkney Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 (MLS# PAPH2566520) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 2836 N Orkney Street is currently listed for $38,000 and was received on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 2836 N 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.

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