For Sale7d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
730 E Hilton St
Philadelphia, PA, 19134 • Upper Kensington • Philadelphia County
$52,000
$46/sqft
-$7,000 since Apr 9, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,126Sqft
0.02 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
West Kensington
Upper Kensington
Above Grade
Above Grade
This home is in high demand
Listed 7 days ago · 493 views · 21 saves · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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$46/sqft
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
730 E Hilton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 — Investor Special! Opportunity awaits in this 3-bedroom, 1-bath traditional rowhome located on a quiet block in Kensington, just minutes from the vibrant communities of East Kensington and Fishtown. This property is in need of a full rehab—perfect for investors or handy homeowners looking to add value and customize from the ground up. With solid bones and classic Philly rowhome structure, the layout offers great potential for modern open-concept living, updated systems, and a refreshed exterior. The area is rapidly developing, with new construction and renovated homes nearby, making this a prime opportunity for a buy-and-hold rental or resale project. Conveniently located near public transit, local shopping, and major highways, this property puts you close to all the new restaurants, coffee shops, and creative spaces that have made East Kensington and Fishtown some of the city’s hottest neighborhoods. Property sold as-is. Bring your contractor and your flash light and your vision!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$339/month
Principal & Interest$270
Property Tax$52
Insurance$17
Down payment20% ($10,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $41,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1920
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot742 sqft
Days on Zillow7 Days
Price/sqft$46
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
ConditionFixer
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNone
CoolingNone
RoofFlat
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementUnfinished
Lot742 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUpper Kensington
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$370
Parcel331050500
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Laundry
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Sewer Available
Water Available
Other Structures
Above Grade
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Basement
LowerDining Room
MainKitchen
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market7
Est. rent$1,404/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$46
On marketApr 3, 2026
PostedApr 3, 2026
Last sold$9,900
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views493
Favorites21
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Price Change$52,000$46Bright MLS
Apr 3, 2026Listed For Sale$59,000$52Bright MLS
Nov 14, 2019Listing Removed$1,195$1Go Section8
Sep 24, 2019Listed For Rent$1,195$1Go Section8
Apr 9, 2015Listing Removed$895$1Go Section8
Apr 2, 2015Listed For Rent$895$1Go Section8
Jul 30, 2014Sold$9,900$9Agent Provided
Apr 7, 2014Price Change$9,900$9RE/MAX ACCESS
Dec 13, 2013Price Change$14,900$13RE/MAX ACCESS
Oct 11, 2013Price Change$12,500$11RE/MAX ACCESS
Sep 27, 2013Price Change$13,000$12RE/MAX Access
Sep 5, 2013Price Change$15,350$14RE/MAX Access
Aug 8, 2013Listed For Sale$17,350$15Re/max Access
Nov 6, 2012Sold$1,565,000$1,390Public Record
Jun 25, 2007Sold$50,000$44Public Record
Sep 9, 2005Sold$45,000$40Public Record
Aug 18, 2003Sold$11,000$10Public Record
Jan 31, 2003Sold$3,100$3Public Record
Price Change$52,000
Apr 9, 2026•$46/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$59,000
Apr 3, 2026•$52/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,195
Nov 14, 2019•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$1,195
Sep 24, 2019•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listing Removed$895
Apr 9, 2015•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$895
Apr 2, 2015•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Sold$9,900
Jul 30, 2014•$9/sqft•Agent Provided
Price Change$9,900
Apr 7, 2014•$9/sqft•RE/MAX ACCESS
Price Change$14,900
Dec 13, 2013•$13/sqft•RE/MAX ACCESS
Price Change$12,500
Oct 11, 2013•$11/sqft•RE/MAX ACCESS
Price Change$13,000
Sep 27, 2013•$12/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Price Change$15,350
Sep 5, 2013•$14/sqft•RE/MAX Access
Listed For Sale$17,350
Aug 8, 2013•$15/sqft•Re/max Access
Sold$1,565,000
Nov 6, 2012•$1,390/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Jun 25, 2007•$44/sqft•Public Record
Sold$45,000
Sep 9, 2005•$40/sqft•Public Record
Sold$11,000
Aug 18, 2003•$10/sqft•Public Record
Sold$3,100
Jan 31, 2003•$3/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$371$26,500
Apr 10, 2024$291$20,800
Apr 10, 2023$291$20,800
Apr 10, 2022$189—
Apr 10, 2021$189—
Apr 10, 2018$176—
Apr 10, 2017$176—
Apr 10, 2016$550—
Apr 10, 2015$550—
Apr 10, 2014$550$36,500
Apr 10, 2012$489$5,760
Apr 10, 2011—$5,760
Apr 10, 2010—$5,760
Apr 10, 2009—$5,760
Apr 10, 2008—$5,760
Apr 10, 2007—$5,760
Apr 10, 2006—$5,344
Apr 10, 2005—$5,344
Apr 10, 2004—$5,344
Apr 10, 2003—$5,344
Apr 10, 2002—$4,896
Apr 10, 2000—$4,896
Apr 10, 1999—$4,736
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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