For Sale Townhome MLS# PAPH2672040

870 N LAWRENCE ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123

$600,000

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About 870 N LAWRENCE ST

Set on one of the prettiest streets in Philadelphia, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space — and as a corner property, it brings in an abundance of natural light throughout.

Step inside through the charming tiled vestibule, an original detail that sets the tone before you even reach the front door. The first floor unfolds with warmth and character, anchored by a fireplace that serves as the true heart of the home — the kind of feature that turns an ordinary evening into something worth slowing down for.

The home has been completely updated throughout and is truly move-in ready. And at 18ft wide, you’ll feel the space from the moment you walk in. Out back, an 18-foot-deep patio offers plenty of room for entertaining or simply enjoying the outdoors, while a third-floor deck adds yet another layer of outdoor living — perfect for evening drinks or catching the sunset over the neighborhood.

The third floor itself is a true retreat, complete with its own private bedroom and full bathroom — ideal as a primary suite, guest space, or home office with room to spread out.

Beyond the front door, this stretch of N Lawrence is known for something you can't renovate your way into: real community. This is a tight-knit block where neighbors actually know each other, and it shows — the block comes together three times a year for block parties, with Halloween alone drawing more than 300 people for one of the neighborhood's biggest annual traditions.

Just steps away, Orkney Park offers a playground, basketball court, and even a bird sanctuary, while Orianna Dog Park and Liberty Lands round out some of the best green space Northern Liberties has to offer.

This is a home that combines thoughtful updates, real character, and a genuine sense of community — all on one of Philadelphia's most beloved blocks.

Property details

Property

Type
End of Row/Townhouse
MLS type
Townhouse
Status
Active
Year built
1920
Stories
3
Living area
1,900 sqft
Price / sqft
$316
Lot
0.02
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Original price
$600,000
MLS #
PAPH2672040

Interior

Features
Central A/C, true, Hot Water, Electric, Unfinished, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Heating
true, Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C
Fireplaces
2

Exterior & lot

Features
Straight Thru, Above Grade, Below Grade
Construction
Brick, 3, Stone
Foundation
Stone
Lot
RSA5, 056221712

Schools

District
Philadelphia City School District

Utilities

Utilities
Public Sewer, Public
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

Financial
BRIGHT_MAIN
Annual tax
$8,211
Tax year
2026
Parcel
056221712

Location

Subdivision
NORTHERN LIBERTIES
Area
19123 (19123)
County
PHILADELPHIA-PA
Neighborhood
Northern Liberties
Community
PHILADELPHIA-PA, BRIGHT_MAIN, PHILADELPHIA CITY
Directions
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Location

Neighborhood
Northern Liberties
Subdivision
NORTHERN LIBERTIES
School district
Philadelphia City School District

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Listed by Emily Terpak, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.