Kara Markley, Realtor

Kara Markley, Realtor The best information, data, listings...and more for the Philadelphia real estate market.

In August of 2014, I listed my house in Bella Vista for sale with Tyler of Wagner Real Estate. One month later, I had sold my house, bought a new one in Passyunk Square, and was on a path to a new career! As my fourth real estate transaction drew to a close, I realized I would miss the new challenges, excitement, and fun that each transaction brought with it. Tyler encouraged me to pursue a course in real estate and in January 2015, I joined the Wagner Group, now of Compass. I graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Economics, and worked for over 12 years as an Economist in the Federal government. My work with labor market data has developed an expertise in trend analysis as well as an acute attention to detail. Living in Philadelphia for 5 years and working there for well over a decade, I know the city and its neighborhoods, particularly South Philly, very well. I currently live in Passyunk Square (with the hottest restaurant scene in the city), and would be just as thrilled to provide a dinner recommendation as show you a house! With no shortage of enthusiasm and energy, as well as a knack for efficiency and organization, I am eager to show you that your first--or next--real estate transaction can be gratifying…and even fun!

Coming Soon: a 16th-floor 1-bedroom with garage parking at Symphony House, where everyday life feels like an extended st...
09/22/2026

Coming Soon: a 16th-floor 1-bedroom with garage parking at Symphony House, where everyday life feels like an extended stay at a 5-star hotel.

Offered at $525,000, and Only on Compass. Contact me for an early access tour, before it hits the open market.

Kara Markley
Compass RE
📲 267-261-3660
🏢 267-435-8015
📧 [email protected]

Buyers went from Virginia —> Philly (Academy House 1-bed) —> Belgium —> Philly (Academy House 2-bed). Welcome. Back. Hom...
09/21/2026

Buyers went from Virginia —> Philly (Academy House 1-bed) —> Belgium —> Philly (Academy House 2-bed). Welcome. Back. Home.

This Seller traded his Florida room for a new life in Florida.The seller came to me going a mile-a-minute, when he got a...
09/17/2026

This Seller traded his Florida room for a new life in Florida.

The seller came to me going a mile-a-minute, when he got an unexpected job offer in Miami. He wanted to get his home listed and sold quickly, so he didn’t have to stress over it while also relocating. But, we also knew what a gem he had, and if we took our time to put together a perfect plan, we could achieve both a great price and get him the closing flexibility he needed.

We slowed the momentum and listed it through our Compass Coming Soon program, while still getting the home in perfect-show shape.

We got a great offer before it even hit the MLS…but we actually did not take it because we felt we might do even better once we had it ready. But this pre-market offer gave us confidence we were on track with our pricing and had a desirable property.

And our bet paid off! We got 4 offers in the first weekend on the market, getting every term the seller had dreamed of to make his sale and move to Miami virtually stress-free.

And everyone got their own perfect piece of Florida! ☀️

09/15/2026

You want walkability, light, modern bright kitchens and baths, outdoor space, and greenery…right??

Well, 2720 W Cabot St has ALL of that, PLUS:

- Extra-wide footprint, extra-tall ceilings & windows
- Huge rooms…huuuuuge closets!
- Large finished basement
- 2 private, legit outdoor spaces
- Entertaining space (inside and out) you’ve only dreamed of
- Easy access to highways; in/out of the city
- Close to Fairmount Park, the river trail, and the upcoming FIFA Fan Festival this summer
- No shared walls; neighborhood-tended lots on either side
- Easy street parking
- One block from Girard Ave restaurants & shops

Priced at $525,000, big, bright, beautiful 2720 W Cabot St stands alone as the Brewerytown’s Best Value 🥇

So proud of this one!! 🥹 Nanita dreamed of a 3-bed home of her own for her and her 2 daughters in the Passyunk area, so ...
09/14/2026

So proud of this one!! 🥹

Nanita dreamed of a 3-bed home of her own for her and her 2 daughters in the Passyunk area, so her daughter could stay in her school.

We thought she might have to make some compromises, but then we found this brand new Turn The Key property, which is everything they have dreamed of.

We all worked very hard to make this happen. Indeed, here’s proof that work and determination pays off!!! 👏

You want walkability, light, modern bright kitchens and baths, outdoor space, and greenery…right??Well, 2720 W Cabot St ...
09/10/2026

You want walkability, light, modern bright kitchens and baths, outdoor space, and greenery…right??

Well, 2720 W Cabot St has ALL of that, PLUS:

- Extra-wide footprint, extra-tall ceilings & windows
- Huge rooms…huuuuuge closets!
- Large finished basement
- 2 private, legit outdoor spaces
- Entertaining space (inside and out) you’ve only dreamed of
- Easy access to highways; in/out of the city
- Close to Fairmount Park, the river trail, and the upcoming FIFA Fan Festival this summer
- No shared walls; neighborhood-tended lots on either side
- Easy street parking
- One block from Girard Ave restaurants & shops

This Stands Alone as the Brewerytown’s Best Value 🥇
Priced at $525,000

If you see Rigby’s dad at the dog park (or maybe their new spot, Gold Star Park), give him a high five, then buy him a b...
08/28/2026

If you see Rigby’s dad at the dog park (or maybe their new spot, Gold Star Park), give him a high five, then buy him a beer! He bought a house for Rigby today! 🐈‍⬛
Mike Hogue is a Gold Star home buyer! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

07/24/2026

With a vaulted Florida room, hot tub, outdoor kitchen area, TVs and wired surround throughout, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a sauna, bar, and privacy-fenced yard, this custom Delco home is wired for two modes: Full Party and Full Recovery, and everything in between.

Choose your level, pick your soundtrack. Press play.

Open Saturday 12-2 PM

176 Ashland Ave, Secane
3 beds, 2.5 baths
$430,000

Presented by:
Kara Markley
Compass RE
📲 267-261-3660
🏢 267-435-8015
📧 [email protected]

04/16/2026

This one stands alone in Brewerytown. Literally.

No shared walls.
PLENTY of room to spread out.
19-ft wide and incredible high ceilings throughout.
Big, bright, beautiful.
It’s THE ONE.

2720 W Cabot St
4 beds, 3.5 baths
Private yard with garden; roof deck
Finished basement
All that space
$549,000

5 years in a row—that’s no accident. True professionals backed by Compass technology = unstoppable.  Have you worked wit...
04/10/2026

5 years in a row—that’s no accident. True professionals backed by Compass technology = unstoppable.

Have you worked with a Compass agent? Let me give you the Compass advantage and you’ll quickly see why we are #1!

Address

1430 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19102

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