1247 S Newkirk St

784 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
784
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Completely furnished fabulous home in Grays Ferry area of Philadelphia. Great Location near restaurants, shopping, U Penn, CHOP and easy access around the city and in and out of the city. The entire home was updated in 2022. Enter in to the living room through to the dining room and kitchen. There is a powder room on this level as well as laundry. Upstairs, you will find two generously sized bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level is finished. This is a great opportunity to purchase this lovely...Completely furnished fabulous home in Grays Ferry area of Philadelphia. Great Location near restaurants, shopping, U Penn, CHOP and easy access around the city and in and out of the city. The entire home was updated in 2022. Enter in to the living room through to the dining room and kitchen. There is a powder room on this level as well as laundry. Upstairs, you will find two generously sized bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level is finished. This is a great opportunity to purchase this lovely home on a quiet street. The home is currently used as an investment, as a short term 30 day rental. Any reservations currently planned would need to be honored by new home owner.
  1. Listed by Ginna H Anderson • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (610)-212-5647 ginna.anderson@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 1247 South Newkirk Street

Tax ID Number
362145700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 05:39 AM

Property Details for 1247 South Newkirk Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2557400
Days on Market110
Taxes$3,390 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.01 AC / 644 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 1247 South Newkirk Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.01 AC / 644 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,623 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,340

Property Taxes

$283

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1247 South Newkirk Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19146 (19146)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $242,200
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RES
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
  • Total Finished SQFT: 784.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Built-In Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector, Monitored
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1247 South Newkirk Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2557400

$275,000
May 5, 2022

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

Feb 3, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

Nov 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

$260,000
May 19, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473986636

$115,000

+34.3% / yr

Aug 10, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #296023299

$4,800

-55.7% / yr

Jan 25, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #271366664

$38,000
Jan 25, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

$38,000
Dec 12, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

Sep 6, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

$47,000
Aug 31, 2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000574251

$75,000
Jan 18, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000574251

$59,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2557400

$275,000
05/05/2022

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

02/03/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

11/09/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2041848

$260,000
05/19/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1473986636

$115,000

+34.3% / yr

08/10/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #296023299

$4,800

-55.7% / yr

01/25/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #271366664

$38,000
01/25/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

$38,000
12/12/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

09/06/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH125772

$47,000
08/31/2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000574251

$75,000
01/18/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000574251

$59,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1247 South Newkirk Street

Taxable ValueLand$48,440Additions$193,760Total$242,200
Tax Record2025$3,390 ($283 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt784 SqFtStories2Lot Size644 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN36-2-1457-00

Schools near 1247 South Newkirk Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Universal Alcorn Charter School
CharterK to 8

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

Lankenau High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1247 South Newkirk Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19146. This property was listed for sale on November 8, 2025 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 110 days and was last sold on May 19, 2021. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Universal Alcorn Charter School, Widener Memorial School and Middle Years Alternative School. 1247 South Newkirk Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 784 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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