
2038 E Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
What This Townhouse Offers
Gardener-Artist-Writer-Teacher-Healer's Dream House: Very Special 3 Bed 1.5 Bath House with Huge Garden Courtyard rarely offered: This is a late 1800's 3 bed... victorian rowhouse with original details and woodwork, part of a huge shared garden courtyard with flowers, trees, chicken coup and great neighbors. 1ST FLOOR: Enter through etched glass Tofani door into large open space with oak floors, lighted mantle, beautiful staircase and plenty of room for living and dining. 1st Floor has GE Clearview energystar Wi/Fi cooling. KITCHEN in rear is spacious with newer 5 burner gas range/oven, disposal, tall European style fridge, butcher block counter with India slate backsplash. EXTRA ROOM in rear with half-bath and big window looking out to garden for sitting, reading, yoga, art or craft. 2ND FLOOR: Front bedroom with great light, oak floors, and GE ultra quiet/Wi-fi A/C unit. Middle Bedroom: Good size room with view to rear. Hallway bath has tub. ceramic fixtures and hex tile. 3rd Bedroom has sunroom window bay - has been used as a lovely bedroom, guest room, and studio through the years with quiet A/C unit installed. BASEMENT: Large space with full laundry and sink, great for storage and extra room for craft. House is close to Frankford Ave with bookstore, cafe's, lots to see and do. York/Dauphin EL Stop is two blocks down. GARDEN IN REAR is over 3000ft of space where great neighbors have created beauty, wildflowers, herbs, shady nooks, chicken coup, large firepit area and room for lovely dinners. Contact Owner (owner is a PA real estate agent) for a tour of the house and the garden.
Unit
- $2,395 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Apr 24
Townhome Features
- Basement
2038 E Dauphin St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1875
- Victorian Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1385 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 1021 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 66.00
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,395
- 5-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-03-02
- Assessor Parcel Number 313064800
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- East Kensington Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit $500
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Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
St. Boniface Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Kensington Culinary Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
Bethel Baptist Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Temple University, Main Campus
Drive: 5 min (2 mi)
Temple Univ., Health Center
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia
Drive: 10 min (3.4 mi)
Rutgers, Camden Campus
Drive: 11 min (4.9 mi)
Discover Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 2038 E Dauphin St proximity to Fishtown Crossing, Shops at Schmidts, and Plaza Allegheny. Fishtown Crossing is 1.1 miles away, and Shops at Schmidts is within a 26 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 2038 E Dauphin St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.1 miles. Transit options include York-Dauphin and Berks.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2038 E Dauphin St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Wagner Free Institute of Science, Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, and Great Egg Harbor River.
Airports
Living in Kensington provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 24 minutes from 2038 E Dauphin St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.9 miles away.
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