This is an amazing beauty! If you are from or invest in this area you know the amount of potential Kensington has. This home is part of a package deal. The package is not in different zip codes, but CONNECTED that has entrance from 3 different streets. This particular property runs back to Hartville. Big Back yard in the city? Garage or off street parking? Pool? Maybe another home? Endless possibilities. A little wider on the inside than most homes in this neighborhood. Practically half way demo on this inside with a lot of open space straight through the kitchen. We will review all offers. This property will be sold sold as is. Any and all inspections are for your information.
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
901 sq ftLot Size
$99Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carlos Candelaria• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
•215-379-2002 (broker)
•info@cbhearthside.com (broker)
Bought with Carlos Candelaria• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
•215-379-2002 (broker)
•info@cbhearthside.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH901642
Redfin Estimate
$94,488
$9,488 since sold in May 2021$2,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($82K) of 5 comparable homes.
This is an amazing beauty! If you are from or invest in this area you know the amount of potential Kensington has. This home is part of a package deal. The package is not in different zip codes, but CONNECTED that has entrance from 3 different streets. This particular property runs back to Hartville. Big Back yard in the city? Garage or off street parking? Pool? Maybe another home? Endless possibilities. A little wider on the inside than most homes in this neighborhood. Practically half way demo on this inside with a lot of open space straight through the kitchen. We will review all offers. This property will be sold sold as is. Any and all inspections are for your information.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$925
$13,200 + $52,900
$66,100
2025
$925 (+142.1%)
$13,200 + $52,900
$66,100
2024
$382
$11,700 + $46,800
$58,500
2023
$382 (+7.9%)
$11,700 + $46,800
$58,500
2022
$354
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2021
$354
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2020
$354 (−7.3%)
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2019
$382
$9,900 + $23,200
$33,100
2018
$382
$11,610 + $27,090
$38,700
2017
$382 (−40.7%)
$11,610 + $27,090
$38,700
2015
$645
$4,415 + $43,685
$48,100
2014
$644 (+126.3%)
$4,415 + $43,685
$48,100
2013
$285 (+3.6%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2012
$275 (+3.9%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2011
$264 (+9.9%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2010
$241
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
Tax history for 2953 Rorer St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$925
$13,200 + $52,900
$66,100
2025
$925 (+142.1%)
$13,200 + $52,900
$66,100
2024
$382
$11,700 + $46,800
$58,500
2023
$382 (+7.9%)
$11,700 + $46,800
$58,500
2022
$354
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2021
$354
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2020
$354 (−7.3%)
$7,567 + $17,733
$25,300
2019
$382
$9,900 + $23,200
$33,100
2018
$382
$11,610 + $27,090
$38,700
2017
$382 (−40.7%)
$11,610 + $27,090
$38,700
2015
$645
$4,415 + $43,685
$48,100
2014
$644 (+126.3%)
$4,415 + $43,685
$48,100
2013
$285 (+3.6%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2012
$275 (+3.9%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2011
$264 (+9.9%)
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
2010
$241
$1,132 + $1,780
$2,912
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSA-5
/MIN
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Sep 28, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Install plumbing fixtures for three full bathrooms, a kitchen sink, a laundry area, and a water heater.
Remodel
Sep 28, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Perform an interior renovation and add a rear deck to an existing attached single-family home.
Addition
Remodel
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.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 952
Building Sq. Ft: 952
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 415' N CAMBRIA ST; LOT 17'X97'6" TO
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 901
Legal Lot Number: 40
Legal Block Number: 36N6
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0207
Depth Footage: 53
Front Footage: 17
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 952
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 901 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 071530100
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Elkin Lewis School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
John B Stetson Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Edison Hs/Fareira Skills
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$90,000 – $109,000
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