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Listing description

Welcome to this modern, tenant-occupied home at 1557 N Orkney Street, offering an excellent turnkey investment opportunity. The property features hardwood flooring throughout and an updated kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, and granite countertops. The second floor includes a spacious bedroom with two closets and a private full bathroom, while the third floor offers an additional bedroom, full bath, and a convenient laundry room. Outside, enjoy a large private yard with direct street access. The property is currently leased through December 30, 2026, at $1,830 per month, providing steady income and an approximate 8% return on investment.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Upper level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
  2. Upper level 21 bedroom · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,122 sq ft
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Other
Year built
1920

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.01 acres (490 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$241
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2608350
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on NookLocal
129 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator
Interior features
Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors
Basement
Unfinished, Poured Concrete
Laundry
Upper Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Fencing
Privacy

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Electric Available, Sewer Available

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
OLDE KENSINGTON

Lot & zoning

Lot features
Rear Yard
Zoning
RSA5
Cross street
W. Oxford

Included in the sale

Possession
31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2026Listed for sale$269,990

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

Estimated value

$281,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, and this home's own May 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
May 2022 for $260,000
About $270,161 in today's market
Current list price
$269,990
County assessment implies
$412,762

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
2442 E GORDON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125July 2026$315,0003/21,122$307,017
814 SOUTH ST #2, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147July 2026$347,0002/21,152$218,702
930 FRENCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122July 2026$164,0002/1980$229,600
814 BELGRADE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125June 2026$540,0003/11,130$587,200
2647-49 E SOMERSET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134August 2026$415,0002/21,215$504,146
740 ELLSWORTH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147July 2026$325,0002/21,024$258,251

Sale history

DateEventPrice
May 2022Sold$260,000
January 2018Sold$295,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $5,451 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$53,998 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,888/mo

Principal & interest
$1,355
Property taxes
$454
Home insurance (est.)
$79

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

The School District Of Philadelphia

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 →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

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

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT

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