OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2019 for $280K

$394,903

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,836/mo

•

1,530

sq ft

242 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

About this home

Beautiful wood details, moldings, floors and door throughout! Upgraded Open Porch Twin in Manayunk/Roxborough. Well proportioned rooms separate living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, powder room; open to long open garden/yard. The second level includes a master bedroom with a bay window, middle bedroom is a dressing room, nursey, office or bedroom. The back bedroom has 2 windows and faces the garden. There is a white tiled hallway bathroom with a window. The heart of the house; the KITCHEN is upgraded with granite counters, stainless appliances and wood floors. There is a back staircase, and ample storage in the cabinets, closets and basement. The house is located on a perch above the Schuylkill River. It is close to highways, hospitals, universities, restaurants and recreation. You can stroll down to Main Street or Ridge Avenue for local activities! Fun!

TownhomeProperty Type

1930Year Built

2,350 sq ftLot Size

$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Patrick O'Connell • BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square

•215-546-0550 (broker)

•heather.petroneshook@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Denise Ripley • McDermott Real Estate

•215-884-8403 (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH830712

Redfin Estimate

$394,903

$115K since sold in November 2019$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($346K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$241,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$320,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
255 Dupont St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
SOLD JAN 23, 2026
$445,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,530 sq ft
330 Kingsley St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$375,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
358 Conarroe St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$407,500
E
3 beds1 bath1,474 sq ft
4069 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$290,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,488 sq ft
303 Roxborough Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

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Market trends in Manayunk, PA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$380K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 242 Rector St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH830712

Nov 22, 2019

Sold

$280,000

$183/sq ft

Nov 1, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 10, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 27, 2019

Relisted

—

Sep 10, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Sep 5, 2019

Listed

$289,000

$189/sq ft

TREND #6564364

Jul 26, 2015

Sold

$245,000

$160/sq ft

Jul 2, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 10, 2015

Contingent

—

Apr 30, 2015

Listed

$249,900

$163/sq ft

+19

BRIGHT MLS #1002589504

Jul 26, 2015

Sold

$245,000

$160/sq ft

Jun 10, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2015

Listed

$249,900

$163/sq ft

+19

Best of both worlds! Everything has been redone while keeping the old world charm. Amazing hardwood floors through out with lots of character. Beautiful moldings, Original doors lovingly refinished with glass door knobs intact! This open floor plan twin has room to stretch from the front porch to the back yard and everything in between. The kitchen has upgraded cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Exposed brick powder room and laundry room. Three nice size bedrooms and updated hall bath. Lots of extra storage in the basement and closet space. New Central Air, HVAC, windows, doors and more! Nice size rear yard and close to transportation, major hospitals, colleges, Center City Philly and Manayunk's Main Street Nightlife, shopping and restaurants. AHS one year Home Warranty included!

Public Records

Mar 28, 2012

Sold

$100,000

$65/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,134 (−25.3%)

$79,060 + $316,240

$395,300

2025

$5,533 (+23.5%)

$79,060 + $316,240

$395,300

2024

$4,482

$64,040 + $256,160

$320,200

2023

$4,482 (+17.8%)

$64,040 + $256,160

$320,200

2022

$3,805

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2021

$3,805

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2020

$3,805 (+3.6%)

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2019

$3,672 (+13.2%)

$37,377 + $224,923

$262,300

2018

$3,243

$33,017 + $198,683

$231,700

2017

$3,243 (+4.5%)

$33,017 + $198,683

$231,700

2015

$3,105

$45,595 + $186,105

$231,700

2014

$3,104 (+57.1%)

$45,595 + $186,105

$231,700

2013

$1,976 (+3.6%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2012

$1,908 (+3.9%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2011

$1,837 (+9.9%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2010

$1,671

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

Tax history for 242 Rector St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,134 (−25.3%)

$79,060 + $316,240

$395,300

2025

$5,533 (+23.5%)

$79,060 + $316,240

$395,300

2024

$4,482

$64,040 + $256,160

$320,200

2023

$4,482 (+17.8%)

$64,040 + $256,160

$320,200

2022

$3,805

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2021

$3,805

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2020

$3,805 (+3.6%)

$40,770 + $231,030

$271,800

2019

$3,672 (+13.2%)

$37,377 + $224,923

$262,300

2018

$3,243

$33,017 + $198,683

$231,700

2017

$3,243 (+4.5%)

$33,017 + $198,683

$231,700

2015

$3,105

$45,595 + $186,105

$231,700

2014

$3,104 (+57.1%)

$45,595 + $186,105

$231,700

2013

$1,976 (+3.6%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2012

$1,908 (+3.9%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2011

$1,837 (+9.9%)

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

2010

$1,671

$4,518 + $15,706

$20,224

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

20 ft.

Lot depth

117 ft.

Lot size

2,350 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,530

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Philadelphia County

APN

211090300

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.

RSA-5

/NIS

/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT

Residential Single-Family Attached-5

The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.

Zone overlays

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Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other

Jul 19, 2012 • Final

Bp_alter

Perform interior alterations to install a new kitchen and bathroom.

Remodel

Jul 19, 2012 • Final

Pp_plumbng

Remove and replace a kitchen sink, toilets, lavatories, a shower, and a laundry tub.

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Carpet, Kitchen - Gourmet, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: High

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $231,030
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Built-Up
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.05 x 117.22
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $40,770

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,530
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,717
School Tax: $2,088
Tax Assessed Value: $271,800
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,805

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
100 Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Septic
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 211090300

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cook-Wissahickon School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Roxborough High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

1/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Philadelphia, PA • 19128

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$376,000 – $455,000

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Home values near 242 Rector St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$377,620
250 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$419,985

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$342,875
256 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$397,585

Address	Redfin Estimate
252 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$449,090
254 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$347,705

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