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Amenities for 2038 E Dauphin St, Kensington
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Air Conditioning |
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| Basement | Onsite Laundry |
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| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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| Architecture Style: Victorian | Exterior Type: Masonry |
| Hot Water Heating | Multi Units |
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About 2038 E Dauphin St
Property Status: Active Gardener-Artist-Writer-Teacher-Healer's Dream House: Very Special 3 Bed 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 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. Office Phone: (215) 833-6720 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 2038 E Dauphin St compares to other nearby properties.
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- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19125 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Kensington
3-bedroom apartments at 2038 E Dauphin St cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Kensington
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,875 |
| April 2024 | $1,891 |
| May 2024 | $1,960 |
| June 2024 | $1,998 |
| July 2024 | $1,950 |
| August 2024 | $1,963 |
| September 2024 | $1,924 |
| October 2024 | $1,900 |
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,900 |
| February 2025 | $1,900 |
| March 2025 | $1,920 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $1,993 |
| August 2025 | $1,991 |
| September 2025 | $1,934 |
| October 2025 | $1,888 |
| November 2025 | $1,850 |
| December 2025 | $1,843 |
| January 2026 | $1,845 |
| February 2026 | $1,878 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,896 |
| April 2024 | $1,868 |
| May 2024 | $2,100 |
| June 2024 | $2,062 |
| July 2024 | $1,909 |
| August 2024 | $2,095 |
| September 2024 | $2,200 |
| October 2024 | $2,030 |
| November 2024 | $1,879 |
| December 2024 | $1,987 |
| January 2025 | $2,084 |
| February 2025 | $2,095 |
| March 2025 | $2,038 |
| April 2025 | $2,178 |
| May 2025 | $2,176 |
| June 2025 | $2,203 |
| July 2025 | $2,290 |
| August 2025 | $2,248 |
| September 2025 | $2,070 |
| October 2025 | $1,996 |
| November 2025 | $1,946 |
| December 2025 | $2,025 |
| January 2026 | $2,145 |
| February 2026 | $2,177 |
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Schools near 2038 E Dauphin St
Henry A. Brown School
1946 e sergeant st
philadelphia, PA, 19125
PK, K-8Public
C+
Acelero Learning - Little Germantown
2514 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny
432 w allegheny ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 2038 E Dauphin St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 2038 E Dauphin St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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