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Property Description
A smart investment opportunity awaits! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the heart of Kensington features a welcoming front porch and is tenant occupied, neat, and well maintained. A reliable tenant currently pays $1,200 per month, providing immediate rental income with strong cash-flow potential. Recent kitchen updates enhance both functionality and appeal. This property is ideal for investors seeking a turnkey, income-producing asset or for buyers planning future owner occupancy. The location is highly convenient-approximately 20 minutes from Philadelphia's professional sports stadiums and the airport, offering excellent accessibility. Tenant on a 1 year lease until May 2026 then month to month The property is being sold as-is and includes a 1-Year AHS Home Warranty for added peace of mind. Serious buyers only-this is a solid opportunity to add a performing property to your portfolio. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 944 E Russell St
General
- Sold For: $85,000
- Taxes: $1,146 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2574478
- Added to Site: 50 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19134 (19134)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Cross Streets: I Street
- Driving Directions: Commadore Barry Bridge to Allegheny Ave And Castor , Left E. Westmoreland St slight right on 1st St left on Russell St
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- 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: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 959
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 69.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete
- Zoning: RSA5
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $75.68
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $642
- City/TownTax: $504
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $65,520
- Tax Amount: $1,146
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1176
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
- Lot Number: 106
Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester, Michael J Koperna
Sold by Realty Mark Associates, Reynaldo Nunez
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Schools
Schools serving 944 E Russell St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gloria Casarez Elementary School 800 East Ontario Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 | K-4 | 0.2 mi |
Kensington HS 2501 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Kensington Culinary Arts 2463 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School 1901 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 9-12 | 2 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 944 E Russell St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/27/2026
Sold
$85,000
-4.49%
MLS
1/14/2026
Listed
$89,000
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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.
944 E Russell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 (MLS# PAPH2574478) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $85,000 on February 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 944 E Russell Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

