1642 S Orkney St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
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1642 S Orkney St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
$399,900
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,176 sq. ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
Listed by:patrick a mcgowan
Office:total real estate llc.
MLS#:PAPH2537578
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$399,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$340.05
About this home
Approach this charming, move in ready 2 BR -1 1/2 bathrooms nestled on a quiet street, just steps from Dickinson Square Park. Enter through the beautiful, "Hollywood " door to a vintage style vestibule. This opens up to a spacious open concept first floor with living and dining room, kitchen and half bath. Custom molding work, window treatments, lighting and refinished parquet floors throughout the first floor and much of the second. An upgraded kitchen provides a nice space to prepare family dinners or entertain on a private patio.
On the 2nd floor are two large bedrooms, full size bathroom with tub, rain shower and hall closet. Through the master bedroom, check out the walk-in closet with custom shelving. The back bedroom provides beautiful natural light for either an extra bedroom, office or nursery. In a partially finished basement. you will find a full-size washer and dryer, pantry, custom wine rack and plenty of storage. Multiple closets and shelves provide for varied storage, including a cedar closet, as well as potential extra living space to make your own.
This house boasts old world charm but includes the modern features desired by today's homeowner. Notable features include new windows with update brick lintels. central heating and air, updated electrical panel and wiring, updated plumbing and drainage piping, new front stoop, repointing a brick facade, irrigated flower planters, freshly coated roof and restored chimney.
The Dickinson Square Park area is a safe neighborhood, booming with excitement for yoi8ng families and their four-legged friends. Just steps in any directions for popular bars, restaurants, coffee shops, public transportation and also in walking distance to Passyunk Square and Queen Village. Close proximity to Columbus Avenue, I-76 & I-95 make for easy commuting.
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Home facts
- Year built:1924
- Listing ID #:PAPH2537578
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,176 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiant
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1924
- Building area:1,176 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.02 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$399,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$340.05
- Tax amount:$3,639 (2025)
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