Investor Opportunity in Upper Kensington! 244 E. Elkhart Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, is ready for its next owner or investor. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers approximately 924 square feet of living space and is located on a nice block in the Upper Kensington area. The property features central gas heat, a full unfinished basement, and was previously rented for $1,000 per month, offering great potential as an investment property or future home. Schedule your showing and explore the possibilities this property has to offer!
For sale
$85,000
244 E Elkhart St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
3beds
924sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1975
609 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central gas heat
- 28 days
- 669
- 61
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Talia Levi 267-241-7168,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown (215) 887-0400
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2667800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 924
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 924
- 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: 071260900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,012
- Date on market: 9/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Other,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 12000
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,260/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000+104.8%$92/sqft |
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| 7/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2023 | Price change | $950-5%$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,000+25.8%$1/sqft |
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| 2/10/2019 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
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| 2/6/2019 | Price change | $795-3.6%$1/sqft |
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| 12/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $825$1/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Sold | $41,500-7.7%$45/sqft |
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| 9/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $44,975-10%$49/sqft |
Source: Realty Mark Cityscape-King of Prussia #7048665 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2016 | Listing removed | $49,950$54/sqft |
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| 5/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $49,950$54/sqft |
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| 12/23/2015 | Listing removed | $49,950$54/sqft |
Source: Realty Mark Cityscape #6632304 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $49,950$54/sqft |
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| 6/25/2015 | Listing removed | $49,950$54/sqft |
Source: Realty Mark Cityscape #6539852 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2015 | Listed for sale | $49,950-9.2%$54/sqft |
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| 1/19/2015 | Listing removed | $54,990$60/sqft |
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| 10/17/2014 | Price change | $54,990-2.7%$60/sqft |
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| 9/7/2014 | Listed for sale | $56,500+30.8%$61/sqft |
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| 1/21/2010 | Sold | $43,200+23.4%$47/sqft |
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| 5/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $35,000-22.2%$38/sqft |
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| 6/1/2005 | Sold | $45,000+442.2%$49/sqft |
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| 8/26/2003 | Sold | $8,300$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858 +15.2% | $61,300 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $745 | $53,200 |
| 2023 | $745 +111.1% | $53,200 |
| 2022 | $353 | -- |
| 2021 | $353 -29.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $503 | -- |
| 2017 | $503 +2% | -- |
| 2016 | $493 | -- |
| 2015 | $493 | -- |
| 2014 | $493 | $46,600 +1074.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,968 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,968 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,680 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,680 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,680 |
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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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