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Kensington, PA Real Estate Market Overview

Browse 860 homes for sale in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. View properties, photos, nearby real estate with school and housing market information. The number of listings in Kensington, PA increased by 6% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $269,973 and the average listing age was 65 days. Over 7 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Kensington, PA. In the same period over 18 listings were sold below the listed price and 11 listings were sold for the listed price.

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Living In Kensington, PA

What is it like to live in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Kensington is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are roughly 24,789 residents, living in 8,599 households. The average temperature for Kensington this time of the year is low of 43F and high of 64F. On average, Kensington gets about 3.86 inches of precipitation in April. 50% residents are home owners, have a high school diploma (68%) and are single, no kids (50%).

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What type of housing is available in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The large proportion of townhouses in the housing stock of Kensington is an important part of its character. This area also has a good selection of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this neighborhood. This part of Philadelphia experienced its biggest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era.

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What are the advantages of living in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Kensington offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. There are a large number of lively parts in this neighborhood to explore. Even though few entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are usually busy with people, and finding one of the about 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. G Street in particular offers a vast selection of places to go out at night. It is easy to get to green spaces since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

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Are things conveniently located in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this neighborhood. Over 50 groceries are situated close by, and the best variety can be found on streets like Kensington Avenue. Moreover, thanks to 100-odd restaurants and cafes in Kensington, there is generally a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores on foot. In terms of education, house owners will value that no matter where their property is situated in Kensington, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

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What does the transportation in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania look like?

This neighborhood will appeal to homeowners that value different methods of transportation. Home buyers can depend on public transit to move around in this area. More precisely, rapid transit stations, such as Somerset Station, Huntingdon Station and York Dauphin Station on the Market Frankford Line, are not very far-removed from the bulk of properties in the neighborhood. Property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Kensington is also a fairly convenient part of Philadelphia for moving around by car. Nearby highways, such as Delaware Expressway, are very easy to drive to from any home in this area. Kensington is an extraordinarily convenient part of Philadelphia for pedestrians; all daily needs can be met on foot, and a variety of businesses are close by.

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Homes For Sale Near Kensington, PA

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Schools Near Kensington, PA

Elementary Schools

  • H. A. Brown Elementary School

    1946 E Sergeant St

    Public District PK-8

  • Richmond Elementary School

    2944 Belgrade St

    Public District KG-5

  • Horatio B. Hackett School

    2161 E York St

    Public District KG-5

Middle Schools

  • Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones

    2950 Memphis St

    Public Charter 5-8

  • Conwell Russell Middle School

    1849 E Clearfield St

    Public District 5-8

High Schools

  • Penn Treaty

    600 E Thompson St

    Public District 6-12

  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy

    2463 Emerald St

    Public District 9-12

  • Mastbaum Jules E Avts

    3116 Frankford Ave

    Public District 9-12

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