2165 E Firth St

2,061 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
2,061
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The seller is offering $10k towards the buyers closing costs! Welcome to this charming three-story home in the heart of East Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and fast-growing neighborhoods which even comes with an approved 10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT and HOME WARRANTY. This meticulously updated property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, each with a generously sized closet, and 2 full bathrooms for the ultimate comfort and convenience. This home is filled with modern upgrades which exudes sophistication...The seller is offering $10k towards the buyers closing costs! Welcome to this charming three-story home in the heart of East Kensington, one of Philadelphia’s most desirable and fast-growing neighborhoods which even comes with an approved 10-YEAR TAX ABATEMENT and HOME WARRANTY. This meticulously updated property offers 4 spacious bedrooms, each with a generously sized closet, and 2 full bathrooms for the ultimate comfort and convenience. This home is filled with modern upgrades which exudes sophistication and elegance. The first floor is designed for both functionality and style, featuring beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the property. This living room and dining room area is the perfect space to host friends and family for special gatherings. Just beyond the living and dining room is the elegant kitchen equipped with top of the line stainless steel appliances such as a refrigerator, gas oven range, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. Even more, you have white shaker cabinetry, sleek subway style backsplash tiles, and crown molding which makes this kitchen a true centerpiece of the home. The large back yard is also accessible through the kitchen which is every outdoor enthusiasts dream! This back yard is larger than your typical back yard in Philadelphia and provides endless possibilities to make it your own little outdoor oasis! As you ascend to the second floor, you’ll find bedrooms one and two, along with a beautifully updated full bathroom featuring a tub/shower combination, glass enclosure, and a charming vanity sink. The third floor is where bedrooms three and four are found, complemented by another stunning bathroom with the same thoughtful design, creating comfort and style throughout each level. Both full baths in this home feature floor to ceiling tiles, glass shower doors, and modern vanities which really add that extra layer of modern elegance. The basement has excellent storage space and includes a laundry hook-up, making everyday living even more convenient. This home perfectly blends classic city charm with modern convenience. With a Walk Score of 91, daily errands are a breeze, and a Bike Score of 86 makes it easy to get around on two wheels. Commuters will love being just a short walk from the Market-Frankford Line at Huntingdon Station, providing direct access to Center City and beyond. For outdoor enjoyment, Aramingo Square, Richmond Playground, and Palmer Park are all within a short stroll, offering green spaces and recreational activities for all ages.|

13-month HWA home warranty will be included with acceptable offer. This must be included in the Agreement of Sale. Don’t miss your chance to call this East Kensington gem your new home—schedule your private showing today and experience vibrant city living at its finest!
  1. Listed by Maria Maria Quattrone Quattrone • LPT Realty, LLC
    P: (215)-273-3669 thelistingteam@liveloveathome.com

Property Details for 2165 East Firth Street

Tax ID Number
314061600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 01:30 PM

Property Details for 2165 East Firth Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2528328
Days on Market185
Taxes$4,753 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.02 AC / 999 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 2165 East Firth Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1924Lot Size0.02 AC / 999 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,955 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,559

Property Taxes

$396

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2165 East Firth Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19125 (19125)
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: $7,104
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $890
  • City Town Tax: $2,091
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,214
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: Town
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • School Tax: $2,662
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 1.0
  • Room Width: 1.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 1 X 1
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,061.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Location Type: Urban
  • Parcel ID: 1071087
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.liveloveathome.com

Property History for 2165 East Firth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

Jan 31, 2026

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

Nov 17, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$525,000
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$535,000
Sep 16, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$550,000
Aug 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$560,000
Feb 26, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1529479042

$300,000

+11.3% / yr

Mar 23, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

$35,000
Jan 27, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

Jan 26, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

$39,900
Jan 15, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239687998

$35,000
Dec 19, 2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH627896

$39,900
Aug 26, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH627896

$39,900
Jul 22, 2003

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000675475

$39,900
Feb 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000675475

$39,900
Feb 17, 2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH626174

$39,900
Dec 9, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH626174

$39,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

01/31/2026

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

11/17/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$525,000
10/10/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$535,000
09/16/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$550,000
08/23/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2528328

$560,000
02/26/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1529479042

$300,000

+11.3% / yr

03/23/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

$35,000
01/27/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

01/26/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH181108

$39,900
01/15/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239687998

$35,000
12/19/2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH627896

$39,900
08/26/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH627896

$39,900
07/22/2003

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000675475

$39,900
02/27/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000675475

$39,900
02/17/2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH626174

$39,900
12/09/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH626174

$39,900

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

Public Records for 2165 East Firth Street

Taxable ValueLand$67,920Additions$271,680Total$339,600
Tax Record2025$4,754 ($396 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,546 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,168 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN31-4-0616-00

Schools near 2165 East Firth Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hackett Horatio B School
PublicPK to 5

Penn Treaty Middle School
Public6 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

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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2165 East Firth Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19125. This property was listed for sale on August 23, 2025 by LPT Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 185 days and was last sold on February 26, 2024. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Hackett Horatio B School, Penn Treaty Middle School and Widener Memorial School. 2165 East Firth Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,061 sqft townhouse built in 1924.

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