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$1,225,000

Beds
3
Baths
3.5
sq ft
3,328

825 N Orkney St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

825 N Orkney St

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123

  • 14 days on market
    • Open house Apr 06
This is a very rare opportunity to own a truly unique home in the heart of Northern Liberties, spanning nearly 3300 sq.ft townhome is tucked away on a historic cobblestone carriage street leading you to the front door is one of just a handful of homes developed in a gated community within Northern Liberties. An exclusive enclave of seventeen towns homes with oversized two car garages is nestled on a rare garden block. Upon entering through the custom designed automated gates on Lawerence street the drive leads you to a motor court where you will find homes of smooth graphite brick, aluminum composite clad facades, vegetated roofs and multiple outdoor spaces of outfitted with Trex decking. Wide planked wood flooring flows throughout this home which boasts 3 spacious, private, sunlit bedrooms all en-suite which are outfitted with Porcelanosa vanities, Grohe fixtures, and Toto toilets. With an open concept thoughtfully designed space throughout the home ceiling heights range from 9'-14' including a fully finished lower level including a media room with radiant heated flooring and an additional unique and expansive bonus/ flex space adjacent that could be used for a gym, home office, play room and includes multiple enormous storage closets. The home is tightly insulated with Pella Architect Series windows and doors . Hand crafted steel stair railings and floating staircases with custom treads that were sourced and reclaimed from a Western Pennsylvania pole barn made with the utmost attention to detail. Atop this gracious home sits the pilot house with a custom built in Poggenpohl wet bar with a stunning quartz counter top that is perfectly suited to supply outdoor entertaining or relaxation on the roof deck while over looking everything from 500 Walnut to Center City skyline including Ben Franklin himself, across the best view of Fairmount for fireworks throughout the year and the golden glimmering dome of St Nicholas. The entire home is efficiently and comfortably lit with 4" recessed LED lighting, there is a built in Sonos sound system with speakers built into the ceilings of every room throughout all levels of the house and on the roof deck which also has an automated sun setter awning as well. A comprehensive security system with outdoor cameras, multiple receivers inside the home that run a video security communication intercom system and Nest thermostats controlling the dual zone high efficiency Lennox air conditioning and heating all monitor the home for your peace of mind and comfort. A copious array of Poggenpohl kitchen cabinetry line the kitchen walls with Thermador Professional appliances , luxurious quartz counter-tops and custom glass infused backsplash all surrounding a 9 foot center island to prep dinner, work on or simply gather around with friends and family. While the home provides an abundance of privacy it is extremely conducive for entertaining as well with split the split floor plan design. The association fee covers common area insurance, lighting and maintenance and snow removal. This unique home is situated so you are secluded from the sounds and hustle of the City yet has a walk score of 95, perfectly placed just a few minutes walk away from some points of interest and amenities such as Cafe La Maude, Honey's Sit 'n Eat, Federal Donuts, Liberty Lands Park, City Fitness, Yards , Silk City, Multiple community Gardens, notably “Orkney Park” just steps away where one can be completely surrounded by mature, flora and fauna. Various dog parks and children’s playgrounds, Target,The Fillmore and SugarHouse Casino and the MFL line at Spring Garden. This home is a rare outstanding opportunity to live in a very well maintained luxury community while being surrounded greenery, trees and parks. These homes are very rarely available and are truly unique, thoughtfully planned while nested within Northern Liberties.

Details

Property type

Townhouse

Est. home value

$1,129,461

Lot size

Unknown

Price per sq ft

$369

Year built

2015

Monthly HOA fee

$83.33

Price History

03/21/2025
Bright

Bright #PAPH2458498

Listed
$1,225,000
+11.36%
05/22/2019
Bright

Bright #PAPH715822

Sold
$1,100,000
+44.74%
10/02/2015
Bright

Bright #1002561060

Sold
$760,000

Schools & Community

Neighborhood: 

Northern Liberties

Elementary school: 

Unknown

Middle school: 

Unknown

High school: 

Unknown

School district: 

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Negotiation Insights

Before you make an offer, understand who you are negotiating with so you can tailor your negotiation strategy to their situation.

Seller could get up to

$354,878
Asking price
$1,225,000
Closing costs (~8% of asking)
-$98,000
Est. remaining loan balance
-$772,122
Cash to seller
$354,878

This is an estimate of how much the seller could receive at closing after paying off the outstanding mortgage.

Seller’s Loan History

Lender

Crosscountry Mortgage Llc

Loan start date

October 2020

Original loan amount

$857,600

Est. remaining balance

$772,122

Interest rate

2.96%

Loan type

New Conventional, 30 year

Seller

Marc D Helberg and Margaret Nan Hutchinson

Source: Public records data

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How insights can help you

Interest rate

If the seller has a low interest rate, they may be tempted to rent the property out if they can't get the price they have in mind.

Motivation

If the seller already got a job in a different city, they may feel pressure to sell quickly to free up cash for a new home.

Equity

If the seller stands to receive a large amount of cash when they sell the property, they might be willing to negotiate on the offer price.

Interested in learning more?

Status: Active

Tomo last checked: 04/01/2025 at 6:25 PM

Listing updated: 04/01/2025 at 5:21 PM

Listed by: Clark Fennimore, Space & Company Phone #: (215) 625-3650

MLS: Bright #PAPH2458498

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