Welcome to 229 Manton Street, a classic brick-front trinity-style rowhome located on a picturesque block on the cusp of Pennsport and Queen Village. With 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a finished lower level accented by exposed brick, this home provides a versatile layout ready to be personalized. The kitchen features a playful checkerboard floor and a white appliance package, while the carpeted living room and bedrooms offer a neutral canvas with plenty of value-add opportunities. Bring your vision and capitalize on a price point quite rare in 19147. Whether you’re an investor seeking a low-risk opportunity or a future homeowner wanting to build equity, this property is well-positioned to deliver value. Property is currently tenant-occupied.
Sold for $217,400
$217,400
229 Manton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
2beds
675sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1860
388 Square Feet Lot
$222,300 Zestimate®
$322/sqft
$1,761 Estimated rent
Home value
$222,300
$211,000 - $233,000
$1,761/mo
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Trinity-style rowhomeFinished lower levelPicturesque blockPlayful checkerboard floorExposed brickWhite appliance packageNeutral canvas
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Listed by:
Ben Johnson 215-896-7758,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Benjamin Katz 215-260-9337,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Liz Bruno, RS379305
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2544052
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 675
- Total interior livable area: 675 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 675
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 388 sqft
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 15.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 021278110
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Trinity
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Pennsport
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Sold | $217,400-3.3%$322/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Contingent | $224,900$333/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $224,900$333/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Contingent | $224,900$333/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $224,900-1.8%$333/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $229,000-2.6%$339/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+25.3%$348/sqft |
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| 5/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,500+17.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2022 | Sold | $187,500-3.8%$278/sqft |
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| 8/7/2022 | Pending sale | $195,000$289/sqft |
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| 7/26/2022 | Price change | $195,000+5.4%$289/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Pending sale | $185,000$274/sqft |
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| 6/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $185,000+1301.5%$274/sqft |
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| 2/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,275$2/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Listing removed | $1,275$2/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,275+6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2016 | Listing removed | $1,200+9.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #6844124 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Sold | $13,200$20/sqft |
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| 6/4/2015 | Listing removed | $1,100$2/sqft |
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| 5/27/2015 | Price change | $1,100-7.9%$2/sqft |
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| 4/23/2015 | Price change | $1,195-14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/6/2014 | Price change | $1,395-7%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,068 -0.1% | $219,200 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $3,071 | $219,400 |
| 2023 | $3,071 +14% | $219,400 |
| 2022 | $2,695 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,695 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,487 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,487 +5.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,349 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,349 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,349 +4.5% | $167,800 +769.6% |
| 2012 | $2,249 | $19,296 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,296 |
| 2010 | -- | $19,296 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,296 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,296 |
| 2007 | -- | $19,296 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,952 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,952 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,952 |
| 2003 | -- | $17,952 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,952 +13.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $15,808 |
| 1999 | -- | $15,808 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Pennsport
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Vare-Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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