2836 N Orkney Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 - Photo 1

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$30,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
572 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 2836 N Orkney St

General

Sold For: $30,000
Taxes: $715 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2566520
Added to Site: 74 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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 572

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 183

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

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Schools

Schools serving 2836 N Orkney St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet 401 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133	K-4	0.2 mi
Edison Hs/Fareira Skills 151 West Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140	9-12	1.3 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

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

2/17/2026

Sold

$30,000

-21.05%

MLS

1/16/2026

Price Reduced

$38,000

-5%

MLS

12/22/2025

Listed

$40,000

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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.

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