Opportunity knocks for the savvy buyer ready to unlock serious upside. This substantial 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the kind of space, layout, and lot size that’s increasingly hard to find in the city. Featuring a large rear yard and a classic covered front porch, the exterior footprint alone sets the stage for a standout transformation. Inside, the property is ready for a full revival. For the seasoned investor, this is a value-add project with strong equity potential. For the handy homeowner, this is a chance to customize a large home to your exact taste while building immediate sweat equity. With generous square footage, original character, and room configurations that lend themselves well to modern updates, the bones are here — it simply needs the vision and execution. Whether you’re looking to renovate and resell, hold as a rental, or create a long-term primary residence, this is the type of property that rewards smart improvements. Priced to reflect the work needed. Must sell.
Sold for $420,000
$420,000
229 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
6beds
2,288sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,545 Square Feet Lot
$421,400 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$3,746 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,400
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Original characterClassic covered front porchLarge rear yard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Edward Ellenberg 267-918-4766,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Tim Owen, RS304635
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2581814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,288
- Total interior livable area: 2,288 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,288
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,545 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 222147400
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry, Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: East Mt Airy
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $420,000+1.2%$184/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2581814 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Pending sale | $414,900$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2581814 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Contingent | $414,900$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2581814 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $414,900+3.8%$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2581814 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $399,899$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2519486 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $399,8990%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2519486 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900-4.8%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2519486 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Listing removed | $420,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2474808 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $420,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2474808 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Listing removed | $420,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2444960 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Price change | $420,000-4.5%$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2444960 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $440,000$192/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2444960 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Contingent | $440,000$192/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2444960 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $440,000-2.2%$192/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2444960 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Listing removed | $450,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2024 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $474,999$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2024 | Listing removed | $474,999$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Price change | $474,999-5%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,999$219/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2393548 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,343 | $381,700 +20.1% |
| 2024 | -- | $317,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $317,700 |
| 2022 | $3,117 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,117 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,255 +20.8% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,695 -0.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,720 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,720 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,720 +4.5% | $224,300 +543.7% |
| 2012 | $2,604 | $34,848 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,848 |
| 2010 | -- | $34,848 |
| 2009 | -- | $34,848 |
| 2008 | -- | $34,848 |
| 2007 | -- | $34,848 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,416 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,416 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,416 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,416 +16% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,936 +22.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,752 +12% |
| 1999 | -- | $20,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mount Airy East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Henry H. Houston Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19119
- Mount Airy East
- 229 E Mount Pleasant Ave
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