Welcome to 138 Rector Street, a beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in the heart of Manayunk. This unique property seamlessly blends modern updates with timeless character, offering the space, style, and functionality today's buyer’s desire. Step inside through the charming vestibule and into a spacious, sun-filled living room. Throughout the home, you'll appreciate the abundance of natural light and generously sized rooms—an uncommon find in the neighborhood. The centerpiece of the home is the stunning chef’s kitchen, thoughtfully renovated with an oversized island, custom cabinetry, Bosch stainless steel appliances, a custom tile backsplash, exposed brick accents, and elegant honed granite countertops. Just beyond the kitchen, is an open-concept design allowing flexibility for any buyer’s needs. The space offers incredible opportunity and can be used for either a dining area or a comfortable living space. This entire design is anchored with a beautiful, stacked stone wall that features a gas fireplace. A convenient mudroom, powder room, and access to the rear patio complete the first floor. Outside, enjoy a beautifully designed paver patio with attractive elevated planter beds that highlight the outdoor entertaining area. The second-floor features two generously sized bedrooms, a full hall bathroom, and a dedicated laundry room. Occupying the entire third floor, the spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and its own private bathroom. Additional highlights include recessed lighting throughout, high-efficiency heating and central air conditioning, and a tankless water heater. Ideally located just steps from Main Street’s popular shops and restaurants, Pretzel Park, the Manayunk Towpath, public transportation, and major highways, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and style.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
2,020 sq ftLot Size
$247Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michelle Schoen• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Manayunk, located between the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Valley, is a hillside and riverside Philadelphia neighborhood with a canal towpath and steep, stair-stepped streets. Main Street concentrates the neighborhood’s energy, where restaurant patios, coffee counters, bike shops, and small boutiques line the narrow corridor. Brick rowhomes and converted mill buildings define the streetscape, with long views from the ridge along Green Lane. The Manayunk Canal Towpath sets a daily rhythm for walking and cycling beside the water. Venice Island adds playing fields and riverfront paths, while the Manayunk Bridge frames the skyline at the edge of the neighborhood. Community pillars include Manayunk Brewing Company, Lucky’s Last Chance, and the Manayunk Art Center.
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Offer insights
138 Rector St · $499,000
$498K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $498K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
70 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Estimated living area
Living room
Mud room
Full, unfinished basement
One gas/propane fireplace
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on upper levels
One half bathroom on main level
Kitchen
Kitchen (appliances not specified)
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit on upper floor
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Fully fenced yard
Lot approximately 19.00 x 106.00
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Excellent condition
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Stone construction
Stone foundation
Above grade and below grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Municipal trash service
Electricity and solar
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The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Sep 8, 2008 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace the storm and sanitary cleanouts, fresh air intake, and main drain in the building.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19127
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Sun exposure
54/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 138 Rector St
$495,117
$3,883 under list price of $499K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $405K to $460K.