138 Rector St

Philadelphia, PA 19127

$499,000
Price
3
Beds
2,020 Sq. Ft.
$247 / Sq. Ft.
2,020
Sq. Ft.
$247
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to 138 Rector Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in the heart of Manayunk. This unique property seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless character, offering the space, style, and functionality today's buyer’s desire. Step inside through the charming vestibule and into a spacious, sun-filled living room. Throughout the home, you'll appreciate the abundance of natural light and generously sized rooms—an uncommon find in the neighborhood. The centerpiece...Welcome to 138 Rector Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in the heart of Manayunk. This unique property seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless character, offering the space, style, and functionality today's buyer’s desire. Step inside through the charming vestibule and into a spacious, sun-filled living room. Throughout the home, you'll appreciate the abundance of natural light and generously sized rooms—an uncommon find in the neighborhood. The centerpiece of the home is the stunning chef’s kitchen, thoughtfully renovated with an oversized island, custom cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances, a custom tile backsplash, exposed brick accents, and elegant honed granite countertops. Just beyond the kitchen, is an open-concept design allowing flexibility for any buyer’s needs. The space offers incredible opportunity and can be used for either a dining area or a comfortable living space. This entire design is anchored with a beautiful, stacked stone wall that features a gas fireplace. A convenient mudroom, powder room, and access to the rear patio complete the first floor. Outside, enjoy a beautifully designed paver patio with attractive elevated planter beds that highlight the outdoor entertaining area. The second-floor features two generously sized bedrooms, a full hall bathroom, and a dedicated laundry room. Occupying the entire third floor, the spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and its own private bathroom. Additional highlights include recessed lighting throughout, high-efficiency heating and central air conditioning, and a tankless water heater. Ideally located just steps from Main Street’s popular shops and restaurants, Pretzel Park, the Manayunk Towpath, public transportation, and major highways, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and style.
  1. Listed by Michelle Schoen • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
    P: (267)-251-3975 michelleschoenhomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 138 Rector Street

Tax ID Number
211088100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2026 10:20 AM

Property Details for 138 Rector Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2637918
Days on Market42
Taxes$5,032 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,020 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 138 Rector Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,020 SF

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Property Information for 138 Rector Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19127 (19127)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $359,500
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $287,600
  • City Town Tax: $2,214
  • Land Assessed Value: $71,900
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: O58
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 150
  • School Tax: $2,818
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Mud Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,020.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 19.00 x 106.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 996899
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 138 Rector Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2637918

$499,000—
Jun 18, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH283386

$185,000—
Apr 16, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH283386

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2637918

$499,000
06/18/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH283386

$185,000
04/16/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH283386

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

Public Records for 138 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$71,900Additions$287,600Total$359,500
Tax Record2025$3,632 ($303 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,199 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,199 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,020 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-1088100

Schools near 138 Rector Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public - PK to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
AMY Northwest
Public - 6 to 8
Saul W B Agricultural School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cook-Wissahickon School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

AMY Northwest
Public6 to 8

Saul W B Agricultural 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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More information about 138 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

138 Rector Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19127. This property was listed for sale on June 17, 2026 by BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 42 days and was last sold on June 18, 2003. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Cook-Wissahickon School, Roxborough High School and AMY Northwest. 138 Rector Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,020 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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