Sold679d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
2742 Helen St
Philadelphia, PA, 19134 • Richmond • Philadelphia County
$95,000
$140/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
680Sqft
0.01 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Contemporary Style
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
Kensington
Richmond
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 679 days ago · 8 views
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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679 days on market
Established listing
$140/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 46% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
Smaller house located on a quiet, dead-end side street in Kensington, located one block north of Lehigh Avenue. This house has a brand new kitchen and brand new bathroom that have never been used. Brand new flooring t/o, new recessed lighting, fresh paint, fixtures + much more. This house makes a perfect turn-key rental (was previously leased @ $1,000 month) or a starter home that is truly affordable.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights fresh paint, brand new bathroom, and brand new flooring as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$620/month
Principal & Interest$493
Property Tax$95
Insurance$32
Down payment20% ($19,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $76,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot411 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Year built1910
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / No Septic System
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull
Lot411 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRichmond
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$914
Parcel252518700
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market679
Est. value$115,200
Est. rent$1,301/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$140
On marketJan 23, 2024
PostedJan 23, 2024
Last sold$95,000
MLS updatedSep 23, 2024
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 30, 2024Sold$95,000$140Bright MLS
Apr 24, 2024Pending Sale$89,900$132Bright MLS
Apr 12, 2024Price Change$89,900$132Bright MLS
Feb 28, 2024Price Change$99,900$147Bright MLS
Feb 7, 2024Price Change$109,900$162Bright MLS
Jan 23, 2024Listed For Sale$119,000$175Bright MLS
Oct 24, 2017Listing Removed$799$1RE/MAX Access
Oct 4, 2017Price Change$899$1RE/MAX Access
Oct 1, 2017Listed For Rent$900$1Owner
Sep 1, 2016Sold$12,000$18Public Record
Oct 10, 2014Listing Removed$23,900$35Philly1st Real Estate
Oct 4, 2014Price Change$23,900$35Philly1st Real Estate
Nov 13, 2013Listed For Sale$24,900$37Philly1st Real Estate
May 20, 2008Sold$12,250$18Public Record
Mar 15, 2006Sold$3,900$6Public Record
Oct 30, 2003Sold$3,900$6Public Record
Sold$95,000
May 30, 2024•$140/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$89,900
Apr 24, 2024•$132/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$89,900
Apr 12, 2024•$132/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$99,900
Feb 28, 2024•$147/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$109,900
Feb 7, 2024•$162/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$119,000
Jan 23, 2024•$175/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$799
Oct 24, 2017•$1/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Price Change$899
Oct 4, 2017•$1/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Listed For Rent$900
Oct 1, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$12,000
Sep 1, 2016•$18/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$23,900
Oct 10, 2014•$35/sqft•Philly1st Real Estate
Price Change$23,900
Oct 4, 2014•$35/sqft•Philly1st Real Estate
Listed For Sale$24,900
Nov 13, 2013•$37/sqft•Philly1st Real Estate
Sold$12,250
May 20, 2008•$18/sqft•Public Record
Sold$3,900
Mar 15, 2006•$6/sqft•Public Record
Sold$3,900
Oct 30, 2003•$6/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,068$76,300
Apr 10, 2024$914$65,300
Apr 10, 2023$914$65,300
Apr 10, 2022$462—
Apr 10, 2021$462—
Apr 10, 2018$430—
Apr 10, 2017$2,589—
Apr 10, 2016$2,589—
Apr 10, 2015$371—
Apr 10, 2014$371$26,500
Apr 10, 2012$355$3,584
Apr 10, 2011—$3,584
Apr 10, 2010—$3,584
Apr 10, 2009—$3,584
Apr 10, 2008—$3,584
Apr 10, 2007—$3,584
Apr 10, 2006—$3,584
Apr 10, 2005—$3,584
Apr 10, 2004—$3,584
Apr 10, 2003—$3,584
Apr 10, 2002—$2,560
Apr 10, 2000—$2,560
Apr 10, 1999—$2,560
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Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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