NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 E Mayfield St Philadelphia, PA 19134

Upper Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $49,000 - $91,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2023

Last sale price $36,000 $43 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $447/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Heating Available
  • 4-minute walk to Hissey Playground
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2023

Two story, two bedroom row home located on a small residential street just off of B St near Allegheny Ave. Living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor. Two bedrooms plus full bath on the 2nd floor. Convenient location, close to the main roads and public transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mitchell Cohen

Premier Real Estate Inc License #RM061436A Listed on: 02/09/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Griffith

Premier Real Estate Inc

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $706

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 609 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14.00 x 44.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 071252100

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$706

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Two story, two bedroom row home located on a small residential street just off of B St near Allegheny Ave. Living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor. Two bedrooms plus full bath on the 2nd floor. Convenient location, close to the main roads and public transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 840
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 840
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 35.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 840
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10100.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 44.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 609.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 917344
  • School Tax: 387.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 706.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071252100
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 840
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/13/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2023
Closed on
Mar 1, 2023
Sold by
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
Bought by
Rucker Lacreasha
Seller's Agent
Mitchell Cohen
Premier Real Estate Inc
Buyer's Agent
Mary Griffith
Premier Real Estate Inc
List Price
$29,900
Sold Price
$36,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
20.4%
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
$70,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,774
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2022
Sold by
Sheriff Of The County Of Philadelphia
Bought by
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc and Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Anstis John
Bought by
Wilson Robert D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,500
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2004
Sold by
Liberty Trust Financial Llc
Bought by
Anstis John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,500
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2004
Sold by
Cross David A
Bought by
Liberty Trust Financial Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,500
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
First Union National Bank
Bought by
Cross David A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2001
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
First Union National Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2000
Sold by
Colon Aida and First Union National Bank
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rucker Lacreasha $36,000 --
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc $30,000 None Listed On Document
Wilson Robert D $55,000 None Available
Anstis John $45,000 --
Liberty Trust Financial Llc $27,590 --
Cross David A $5,700 --
First Union National Bank $12,348 --
Federal National Mortgage Association $9,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wilson Robert D $49,500
Previous Owner Anstis John $40,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Sold $36,000 +20.4% $43 / Sq Ft
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2023 02/09/23 For Sale $29,900 -- $36 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $707 $60,900 $12,100 $48,800
2024 $707 $60,900 $12,100 $48,800
2023 $707 $50,500 $10,100 $40,400
2022 $295 $50,500 $10,100 $40,400
2021 $295 $0 $0 $0
2020 $295 $0 $0 $0
2019 $386 $0 $0 $0
2018 $466 $0 $0 $0
2017 $466 $0 $0 $0
2016 $466 $0 $0 $0
2015 $607 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $45,300 $2,497 $42,803
2012 -- $2,848 $471 $2,377
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mitchell Cohen

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mitchell Cohen

    Premier Real Estate Inc

    (215) 732-5520

    3 in this area

    218 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mary Griffith

    Premier Real Estate Inc

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2201994

Bright MLS

APN: 071252100

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19134 Upper Kensington

242 E Mayfield St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 242 E Mayfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 since 09 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $71,897, approximately $85 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 242 E Mayfield St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Elkin Lewis School, Thomas Alva Edison High School/Fareira Skills Center, and John B. Stetson Charter School.

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