229 E Mount Pleasant Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19119

$414,900 Beds: 6 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 2288 • MLS ID: PAPH2581814 • Subdivision: EAST MT AIRY • School Dist: PHILADELPHIA CITY
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. View this listing at: http://mikenelsonrealtor.com/mls=PAPH2581814

Property Features

  • Taxes: $0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Masonry,Brick
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.08 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Basement: Full
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2288
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2288

School Information

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
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