$414,900

229 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19119

  • 6 beds |
  • 3 baths |
  • 2,288 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1925
  • Property Lot Size Icon3,485sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $181/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

Opportunity knocks for the savvy buyer ready to unlock serious upside. This substantial 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the kind of space, layout, and lot size that’s increasingly hard to find in the city. Featuring a large rear yard and a classic covered front porch, the exterior footprint alone sets the stage for a standout transformation. Inside, the property is ready for a full revival. For the seasoned investor, this is a value-add project with strong equity potential. For the handy homeowner, this is a chance to customize a large home to your exact taste while building immediate sweat equity. With generous square footage, original character, and room configurations that lend themselves well to modern updates, the bones are here — it simply needs the vision and execution. Whether you’re looking to renovate and resell, hold as a rental, or create a long-term primary residence, this is the type of property that rewards smart improvements. Priced to reflect the work needed. Must sell.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
February 13, 2026 at 8:19PM
Listing Office:
KW Empower : 2156273500
Listing Agent:
Edward J Ellenberg : 2679184766
MLS ID:
PAPH2581814
  • Basement: Full
  • A/C: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: SteamNatural Gas
  • Disability Feature: None
  • General: Above GradeBelow Grade
  • Style: Traditional
  • General: MasonryBrick3Stone
  • Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • County: PHILADELPHIA-PA
  • Zoning: RSA3222147400
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Edward J Ellenberg , KW Empower

Monthly Payment

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  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
  • VA Funding Fee $

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Location

Schools Nearby

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Henry H. Houston Elementary School

7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119

Grades KG-8

0.52 miles away

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Henry H. Houston Elementary School

7300 Rural Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19119

Grades KG-8

0.52 miles away

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Hill Freedman World Academy

1100 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19150

Grades 6-12

0.85 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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