2241 N 8th St
Description
Unit 1: 1 bed, 1 bath, open living/kitchen layout, in-unit washer/dryer, and private backyard/basement access. The basement includes a full bath, framed storage/closet space, and separate exterior entrance, offering excellent potential for a future studio or in-law...Prime opportunity for investors or house hackers in one of North Philly’s strongest rental corridors. This well-located duplex offers immediate income with future upside — ideal for student housing, owner-occupants, or value-add buyers.
Unit 1: 1 bed, 1 bath, open living/kitchen layout, in-unit washer/dryer, and private backyard/basement access. The basement includes a full bath, framed storage/closet space, and separate exterior entrance, offering excellent potential for a future studio or in-law suite.
Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious living area, and full kitchen.
Located just an 8-minute walk to Temple University, this property sits in a high-demand rental pocket with strong long-term appreciation and income potential. Seller motivated!
Perfect for:
✔ House hackers
✔ Student rental investors
✔ Value-add multifamily buyers
Schedule your showing today — opportunities like this near Temple don’t last.
Listing Agents
![Eli Qarkaxhia]()
eli.q@compass.comP: (215)-287-4299
![Betsy Frausto Gonzalez]()
betsy.frausto@compass.comP: (215)-515-2600
Property Details for 2241 North 8th Street
Property Details for 2241 North 8th Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2544986 |
| Days on Market | 117 |
| Taxes | $1,969 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 AC / 1,347 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Building Information for 2241 North 8th Street
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$1,651 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$1,487
$164
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Property Information for 2241 North 8th Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19133 (19133)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $140,700
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $112,560
- City Town Tax: $866
- Land Assessed Value: $28,140
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: O30
- Zoning: CMX2
- Tax Lot: 325
- School Tax: $1,102
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
- Units Leased Count: 2
- Type: Unit 1
- Type: Unit 2
- Existing Lease Type: None
- Building Level Count: 2
- Building Units Total: 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,720.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,720.00
- Total SQFT: 1,720.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Flat
- Flooring Type: Laminated
- Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation Details: Other
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 67.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1126033
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Hookup
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 2241 North 8th Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $305,000 | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $310,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $315,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $310,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $305,000 | — |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | — | |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | — | |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | $225,000 | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Expired BRIGHT #1007282800 | $75,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #355806079 | $68,000 | +57.9% / yr |
| Apr 7, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007282800 | $75,000 | — |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279082602 | $7,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $305,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $310,000 |
| 10/16/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $315,000 |
| 10/16/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $310,000 |
| 10/16/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2544986 | $305,000 |
| 03/16/2024 | Expired BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | — |
| 03/20/2023 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | — |
| 03/16/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2214206 | $225,000 |
| 10/30/2013 | Expired BRIGHT #1007282800 | $75,000 |
| 06/25/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #355806079 | $68,000 +57.9% / yr |
| 04/07/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007282800 | $75,000 |
| 07/03/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #279082602 | $7,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2241 North 8th Street
Schools near 2241 North 8th Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hartranft John F School PublicK to 8 | ||
Kensington HS Public9 to 12 | ||
Kensington Culinary Arts Public9 to 12 | ||
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts 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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