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Listing description

Welcome to 425 W. Thompson Street, where the southern light pours in, the space actually lets you breathe, and dinner plans are never more than a few blocks away. Step inside and you'll feel it right away: this home is bright, open, and generous in all the ways that matter. The bedrooms are real bedrooms, room for a king bed, a desk, a nursery, a Peloton, whatever your life looks like right now. And storage? We know that's the thing nobody brags about until they don't have it. Here, you've got it. Closets that close. Space for the holiday decorations, the bikes, and the stuff you swear you'll sort through someday. Then there's the outdoor space. And there's plenty of it. 🌿 Out back, a big private patio with alley access is ready for summer grilling, container gardens, or somewhere to stash the bikes. Head all the way up and you'll find the roof deck β˜€οΈπŸŒ†, a large one, with open sky and city views. Take your morning coffee up there, host a few friends for sunset drinks, or catch a few fireworks on the Fourth. Two outdoor spaces in Olde Kensington? That's the kind of thing that turns a house into the place everyone wants to hang out. And now, let's talk about dinner. πŸ˜‹ This is one of the best-fed blocks in Philadelphia. Seriously. 🍽️ Helm, around the corner at 5th & Thompson. A beloved neighborhood BYOB with a seasonal, ever-changing menu. Bring your own bottle, walk home. πŸ”₯ Laser Wolf, a quick stroll away. Michael Solomonov's charcoal-grill skewer house, featured by the Michelin Guide. Good luck getting a reservation; you'll have the advantage of living next door. 🌢️ Kalaya and Suraya, over the line in Fishtown. Two of the city's most talked-about tables for Thai and Lebanese. πŸ• Wm. Mulherin's Sons and Middle Child Clubhouse. Wood-fired pizza in a gorgeous old whiskey building, and the sandwich-and-cocktails spot everyone's still buzzing about. Getting around is easy. πŸšΆβ™€οΈπŸš‹ Walk everywhere: Fishtown's Frankford Ave, Northern Liberties, and Girard Ave are all right at your door. The Route 15 trolley stops at 5th & Girard, just a block away. The El's Girard Station is a short walk for a quick ride into Center City. Drivers get easy access to I-95 and 676 for commuting. Weekends, sorted. πŸŽ‰ Stroll the Piazza, bring the dog to Liberty Lands Park, grab a pint at one of the neighborhood breweries, or catch a show at the Fillmore on Delaware Ave. There's always something going on, and you'll be right in the middle of it. Bright, roomy, and surrounded by some of the best food in Philly. Come see it before someone else claims their seat at the table. πŸ”‘

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms Β· 1 full bath
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom Β· 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full Β· 1 half
Living area
1,624 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential Β· Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Other
Year built
1915

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.02 acres (732 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$323
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2648206
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
5 days

Interior features

Laundry
Upper Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame
Foundation
Other

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Natural Gas
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
OLDE KENSINGTON

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
18.00 x 41.00
Zoning
RSA5

Included in the sale

Inclusions
All existing appliances being conveyed in "AS-IS" condition:
Exclusions
Personal Property
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Listed for sale$524,900

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$463,000

Below the asking price by 12%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

This home's sale history

  • Sold November 2018$419,500

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $2,876 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$104,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,028/mo

Principal & interest
$2,635
Property taxes
$240
Home insurance (est.)
$153

Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Philadelphia City

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers β†’

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained β†’

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM EDT

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