INVESTOR ALERT, MOTIVATED SELLER! Excellent flip or buy-and-hold opportunity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a head start on your next investment project, with major improvements already underway, including updated plumbing and electrical. Much of the behind-the-scenes work has been done, leaving you the opportunity to complete the renovation, add your finishing touches, and maximize the property's potential. The seller is highly motivated, and the property is priced to attract immediate attention.Whether you're looking for your next flip or an addition to your rental portfolio, this is an opportunity to purchase at an attractive price and build value through completion of the renovation. Property is being sold as-is. Don't miss out! SHOWING INFORMATION: An initial showing window will be held Saturday 10/17 for interested buyers who register in advance. Contact the listing agent to reserve your spot. Standard showings by appointment will begin Sunday.
For sale
$49,900
242 E Mayfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2beds
840sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
609 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated plumbing
- 1 day
- 58
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Goldberg 610-420-5742,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Tcs Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2678306
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 609 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 071252100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $59/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,100
- Annual tax amount: $995
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,266/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900-29.7%$59/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2678306 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2026 | Listing removed | $71,000$85/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2612424 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $71,000-10.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2612424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,000+119.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2612424 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2023 | Sold | $36,000+20%$43/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2201994 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Sold | $30,000-45.5%$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2005 | Sold | $55,000+22.2%$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2004 | Sold | $45,000+689.5%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2002 | Sold | $5,700-53.8%$7/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2001 | Sold | $12,348+26%$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2000 | Sold | $9,800$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $852 +20.6% | $60,900 +20.6% |
| 2024 | $707 | $50,500 |
| 2023 | $707 +139.3% | $50,500 |
| 2022 | $295 | -- |
| 2021 | $295 -23.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $386 | -- |
| 2017 | $386 -17.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $466 | -- |
| 2015 | $466 | -- |
| 2014 | $466 -23.2% | $45,300 +1490.6% |
| 2012 | $607 | $2,848 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,848 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,848 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,848 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,848 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,848 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,656 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,656 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,656 +13.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,336 -50.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,736 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,736 +41% |
| 1999 | -- | $3,360 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Kensington
Nearby schools
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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