2814 Helen St Philadelphia, PA 19134
Port Richmond NeighborhoodEstimated payment $521/month
Total Views
4,212
2
Beds
1
Bath
996
Sq Ft
$75
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Somerset
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- No HOA
About This Home
2 Bedroom investor special on a small side street in Kensington just two blocks north of Lehigh Avenue. Situated on a decent size lot (14x85) this house has an open floor plan, recessed lights throughout + exposed brick. Kitchen has washer/dryer for convenience and a large mud room off the rear. 2nd floor has two go0d sized bedrooms and a very large full bathroom on the rear. Full basement w/ newer hot water heater and gas heater. House needs cosmetic updates and a good cleaning to get back to where it was when previously rented at $1,300+ Low real taxes + located in the path of development. Not a shell at all, but will need to be updated.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,350
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 1,183 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 14.00 x 85.00
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 996 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- John Paul Jones Middle School
Utilities
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Electric Water Heater
- No Septic System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 176
- Assessor Parcel Number 252521000
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,447 | $96,500 | $19,300 | $77,200 |
| 2024 | $2,447 | $289,799 | $57,960 | $231,839 |
| 2023 | $2,447 | $174,800 | $34,960 | $139,840 |
| 2022 | $1,711 | $138,800 | $34,960 | $103,840 |
| 2021 | $2,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,016 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,915 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,915 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,537 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,471 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $136,800 | $43,716 | $93,084 |
| 2012 | -- | $20,480 | $5,981 | $14,499 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 07/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | Price Changed | $74,900 | -11.8% | $75 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Price Changed | $84,900 | -4.6% | $85 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | For Sale | $89,000 | 0.0% | $89 / Sq Ft |
| 11/20/2017 11/20/17 | Rented | $900 | -2.7% | -- |
| 11/19/2017 11/19/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/06/2017 11/06/17 | For Rent | $925 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $73,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $71,900 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $113,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $59,500 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Closed | $20,000 | Stand Alone Second |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2483676
APN: 252521000
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