Development opportunity in Upper Kensington. Welcome to 3233 Rorer Street, an approximately 840 sq. ft. single-family lot located on a community-friendly block in the 19134 area. This parcel offers a great opportunity for a private developer, investor, builder, or community-focused organization looking to bring or preserve affordable housing options in the neighborhood. With continued reinvestment, renovations, and development activity throughout the surrounding area, this lot offers multiple potential paths. A buyer may explore new construction for resale, a long-term rental, an affordable housing rental, or a strategic land hold for future appreciation. Its location makes it an attractive option for those looking to participate in the ongoing growth of the neighborhood while also contributing to the stability and housing needs of the community. Whether you are a builder looking for your next infill project or an organization seeking to create housing that serves the neighborhood, 3233 Rorer Street is a lot worth considering. Buyer is responsible for verifying zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, and all development possibilities with the City of Philadelphia.
Upper Kensington, located between Fishtown and Frankford, is a residential and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and working-rail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Kensington Avenue and Allegheny Avenue, where corner bodegas, taquerias, discount shops, and SEPTA’s elevated tracks set a fast, street-level rhythm. Brick twins and narrow rowhomes mix with converted warehouses and light-manufacturing buildings along the old freight spurs. Harrowgate Park adds a broad green break from the hardscape. Talleris Pizza anchors a long-running local food tradition. The Market-Frankford Line frames daily movement and the neighborhood’s gritty, utilitarian geometry.
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Property details
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Residential use
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Lot dimensions approximately 15 x 52 feet
No tidal water
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction not completed
Construction
Construction not completed
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Financial info
City/town tax reported
School tax reported
Tax year 2025
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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
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
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
Philadelphia, PA • 19134
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3233 Rorer St
$24,543
$1,457 under list price of $26K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $20K to $527K.