
1243 N Palethorp St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
What This Townhouse Offers
Welcome to 1243 N Palethorp Street — a bright and airy three-story rowhome offering 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, just a 5-minute walk to the SEPTA... Market-Frankford Line and close to many favorites in Northern Liberties, Olde Kensington, and Fishtown. The main level features an open living and dining area filled with natural light, flowing into a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (gas range, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator), and ample cabinet space. Step outside to your private fenced backyard patio — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The 2nd and 3rd floors are thoughtfully designed, each offering one oversized bedroom, one smaller bedroom, and a full hall bath — creating a balanced layout that provides privacy, flexibility, and comfortable separation for multiple occupants or work-from-home needs. Laundry is located in the basement, which also offers generous storage space. Lease Requirements: First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a one month security deposit due at signing. Good credit and a completed rental application are required. Applicants, as a group, must earn at least 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income. Credit history will be reviewed (no active collections), no evictions within the past 4 years, and good rental history. Exceptions to these criteria may exist under the law and will be considered. Cosigners accepted. Pets are approved on a case-by-case basis, with applicable pet rent or deposit. Tenants must carry renter’s insurance and name the Landlord as “Additional Insured.†And the best part of your rental experience? You will have direct contact with the owner for repairs and rental payments.
Unit
- $3,050 / month
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
1243 N Palethorp St is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 19122 zip code.
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1920
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 1530 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Accessible Home Design
- Mobility Improvements
Lot Details
- 1060 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Property is in excellent condition
- Lot Dimensions are 20.00 x 53.00
Schools
- Moffet Jhn Elementary School
- Penn Treaty Middle School
- Penn Treaty High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,050
- Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-02-23
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 182088900
- Tenant pays for water, hot water, heat, cooking fuel, electricity, insurance, cable TV, pest control, gas, internet, snow removal, all utilities
- The owner pays for common area maintenance, repairs, real estate taxes
- $50 Repair Deductible
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Northern Liberties Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit $500
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Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise94 / 100
Transit Score ®
Excellent Transit70 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Moffet John School
Grades K-5
Public
Lasalle Academy
Grades 3-8
Private
Ludlow James R School
Grades PK-8
Public
Penn Treaty Middle School
Grades 6-12
Public
Al Aqsa Islamic Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Temple University, Main Campus
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia
Drive: 7 min (2.4 mi)
Drexel Univ., Hahnemann
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Rutgers, Camden Campus
Drive: 9 min (4 mi)
Discover Olde Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1243 N Palethorp St proximity to Shops at Schmidts, 9th Street Marketplace, and The Plaza at Spring Garden. Shops at Schmidts is 0.3 miles away, and 9th Street Marketplace is within a 14 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 1243 N Palethorp St has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.9 miles. Transit options include Girard Av & 2Nd St and Girard Av & 3Rd St.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1243 N Palethorp St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, and Great Egg Harbor River.
Airports
Living in Olde Kensington provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 23 minutes from 1243 N Palethorp St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.9 miles away.
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