1947 E Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
OFF MARKET

1947 E Thayer St
Philadelphia, PA 19134

Harrowgate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,082 sqft

$124,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $767/mo*
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$124,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Apr 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $767/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,082 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Welcome to this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath room home in Kensington on the corner of Emerald & Thayer. All this home needs is a little TLC! Perfect for investors looking to add this property to their rental portfolio. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Take a look before it's gone.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from September 23, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1947 E Thayer St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1082 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1082 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Straight Thru
Building
Construction Materials: MasonryNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: All Seller's Personal Property.Included in Sale: Appliances In As-is Condition.Parcel Number: 452070900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $115,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 24 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: PHILADELPHIACommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaJr High / Middle School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaHigh School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1082 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 926 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PAPH2337214Municipality: PHILADELPHIAAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1082
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Edward Munin, (856) 725-5643
HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Bought with: Trista Factor, (215) 932-3390, HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PAPH2337214

Price History for 1947 E Thayer St

DatePriceEventSource
11/07/2024$1,750ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/19/2024$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/11/2024$1,750ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/10/2024$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/22/2024$120,000Sold
Bright MLS #PAPH2337214
05/13/2024$115,000PendingBright MLS #PAPH2337214
03/30/2024$115,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PAPH2337214
10/18/2023ListingRemovedBright MLS #PAPH2280208
09/28/2023$112,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #PAPH2280208
09/20/2023$119,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PAPH2280208
08/03/2023ListingRemovedHomeSmart
07/10/2023$117,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #PAPH2241178
05/30/2023$125,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PAPH2241178
08/26/2011$40,000Sold
N/A
05/05/2011$44,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,341
Assessment$95,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1947 E Thayer St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1941 E Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA
0.01
Townhouse
$130,000
09/03/25
3
1
1,082
1935 E Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA
0.02
Townhouse
$150,000
06/25/25
3
1
1,082
3316 Jasper St, Philadelphia, PA
0.12
Townhouse
$121,000
08/13/25
3
2
1,016
3422 Helen St, Philadelphia, PA
0.08
Townhouse
$117,500
10/31/25
3
1.5
920
2023 E Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA
0.12
Townhouse
$119,000
05/29/25
3
1
1,201
3447 Helen St, Philadelphia, PA
0.10
Townhouse
$107,000
07/03/25
3
1
942
1836 E Cornwall St, Philadelphia, PA
0.16
Townhouse
$142,000
06/03/25
3
1
1,120
3428 Helen St, Philadelphia, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$150,000
07/11/25
3
1
920
2034 E Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA
0.15
Townhouse
$170,000
09/04/25
3
1
1,120
3429 Helen St, Philadelphia, PA
0.08
Townhouse
$81,000
12/19/25
3
1
942

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Harrowgate
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What Locals Say about Harrowgate

At least 300 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 37 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

  • 21 % Say it's quiet

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  • Elizabeth rivera
    "Friendly and I love it and my kids grow up here and grow up in this neighborhood that’s why I love so much "
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  • Jahadisthegreatest
    "Yes I love it here very important I love how much they care abt our community!! I love when we can come together."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s great parks in the neighborhood and a lot of stores here to do shopping so you don’t have to travel far"
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  • Trulia User
    "Do y’all accept section 8 an Decorating for holidays be friendly with your neighbors and be a positive person in your community"
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  • Trulia User
    "People just let their dogs out and do not walk on leashes and never clean up after them. Dogs roaming freely can be a safety concern for pedestrians and their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love the neighborhood that I live at 2079 Albright street is a great place to live and go to the store to shop and do food shopping and take my dog for a walk and play with his ball and bone "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s okay. There are quite a few different buses around here. There is also the el and traffic isn’t too bad"
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  • Trulia User
    "There was a dog park but now there no place for the dogs to go so they go everywhere and the owner don’t pick up the mess "
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  • Trulia User
    "They are so friendly and meet new neighbors. They are so wonderful people. We don’t have no problem at all"
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  • Trulia User
    "That most dog owners don’t pickup after they dogs but for the people that live we’re the dogs go Dont like the the dogs owner don’t pick up after their dog and that they have to clean it"
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  • Trulia User
    "where ever you live keep close watch on your children. Need cameras around your property and town watch. keep neighborhood clean watch out for each other. Be respectful to your neighbor.If you have pets such as dogs clean up behind their poop. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this area since June ‘19. It’s gotten worse and worse. Shootings, robberies, assaults, home break ins, you name it. It’s constant as well. You want cheap homes in ratchet neighborhoods, this is the place for you. Never would have moved here had I known it was this bad. Can’t wait to get my kids out of here. ASAP. "
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  • Concerned 19134
    "Sidewalks and parks are littered with dog poop;’very few people pick up after their dogs; they even poop on your property and leave it—how disgusting "
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  • Gustavo A.
    "Love it here because it’s super close to the city it’s also super affordable it has its flaws with crime but if you’re looking for a home I would buy here since identification is on its way and obviously it’s going to get better crime wise"
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  • Fletcherrakeida
    "I drive an it’s usually a lot of traffic during the day a lot of pot holes an a bunch of one way block "
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  • Savannahrnarlin
    "Pragmatic and convenient. The area is completely filthy and quite dangerous, but the commute is cheap and efficient. That’s all I can say"
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  • Denise S.
    "It’s easy to get down town from Harrogate. The 5 bus runs down Frankford Avenue to center city, the 3 bus runs down Kensington Avenue to center city. The el has two stops in the area, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to Erie Torresdale or Tioga station."
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  • Johnathan M.
    "doesnt matter if they hardly pick up afterwards you do have the few that clean but most just let theyre dogs go off porch since i notice alot of small dogs running free then back to owners."
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  • Trulia User
    "keep your dog in the house yo guard it. Make sure you get cameras outside your crib. and if you can do not move in this area the rent is cheap but the area is horrible "
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  • Unspecified
    "there are parks but you have to watch for heroin needles from the drug users and prostitutes. most people don't pick up after there dogs. dogs get stolen for mating and fighting. "
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  • Saeed C.
    "a lot of criminals, and drugs dealers in area, besides alot of hookers don't recomend this area to any family."
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  • Jackie T.
    "Walmart chic fil-let and all other shopping amenities that are close by. The drugs and prostitution ante ramped and Re-gentrification is all over I can see the cultural change happening right b4 ur eyes."
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  • Devonholland
    "It’s not events that’s probably why it’s so crazy around because the people don’t stick together and be a good neighborhood "
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  • Muffinblue84
    "Some families may have a Barbque or block thier block off but I haven't experienced any specific special events. "
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  • June5743
    "Lots of store, Lowe’s, Target, Cross Fits Wawa, Walmart to name a few. Close to all major roads. Toco Bell, KFC, McDonals, Burger King, Applebee’s, so so much more. The area is changing with new housing and businesses being built. Nice area overall. Lived her for 18yrs and it’s just keeps getting better. "
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  • Kristina H.
    "Druggies and prostitution is Big in this area. A small number of working class ppl in the area. The parks are filled with more and more homeless ppl. "
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  • Kiara C. -. W. .
    "You can meet so many diverse people. Transportation is readily accessible. There’s a grocery store in walking distance and deliver is available for everything. "
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  • Kristina H.
    "It’s not unique....but sad with Crackheads and corner boys. There are a small number of ppl that work hard and try to make a better living for their family. "
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  • Am52269
    "Live in area over 20+ years. Mix area. Biggest problem is finding parking. Lots of friendly people. "
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  • Kayashachambers
    "I strongly dislike this area, highly drug infested, 3 killings within a month around my block alone, heavy homeless population, just a horrible area and can’t wait until my lease is up in November to move "
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  • William A. D.
    "I been living here for 2yrs. Folks here are somewhat friendly. We try keeping an eye out for every one. But this neighborhood is heavy drug trafficking area."
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  • Shy R.
    "Do not like My neighborhood Lot of drug people around here lot of killing shoot in im ready to move "
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  • Mmwas75
    "this area has plenty of shopping closes by and it is close to public transportation. there are also many fruniture and appliance stores and lots of thrift shops if you into that kind of thing."
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1947 E Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,082 sqft townhouse built in 1910. 1947 E Thayer St is located in Harrowgate, Philadelphia. This property is not currently available for sale. 1947 E Thayer St was last sold on Jul 22, 2024 for $120,000 (4% higher than the asking price of $115,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1947 E Thayer St is $124,000.