For sale

Price cut: $12K (8/13)

$298,000

146 Melvale St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

2beds

700sqft

$1,997/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

494 Square Feet Lot

$294,800 Zestimate^®

$426/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Simple layoutQuiet riverside blockCentral air and heatUpdated kitchen

146 Melvale Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 $298,000 | 2 bed, 1 bath | 700 sq ft Price improved. Small Fishtown row that is actually move-in ready. This is a straightforward 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a quiet Riverside block. Updated kitchen and bath, central air, and a simple layout that is easy to live in and easy to maintain. No HOA. Permit parking on the street. You are a short walk to Penn Treaty Park and the river trail, and a few minutes from Frankford Avenue without sitting on top of the bar noise. Good for a first home, a pied-à-terre, or a small rental. What you get: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath Recently updated kitchen and bathroom Central air and heat Low-maintenance footprint Quiet residential block with permit parking Listed at $298,000 after a price improvement. Showings are easy to schedule.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 700
Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Finished area above ground: 700
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 494 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.00 x 35.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 181292600
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Stone

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Fishtown

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $426/sqft
Tax assessed value: $236,400
Annual tax amount: $3,309
Date on market: 6/1/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$294,800

$280,000 - $310,000

$1,803/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Price change	$298,000-3.9%$426/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2628466 Report a problem
7/25/2026	Price change	$310,000-5.8%$443/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2628466 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000+211.2%$470/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2628466 Report a problem
4/1/2006	Sold	$105,730$151/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,309 +16.1%	$236,400 +16.1%
2024	$2,851	$203,700
2023	$2,851 +18.2%	$203,700
2022	$2,413	--
2021	$2,413 +7.8%	--
2018	$2,240 +33.3%	--
2017	$1,680 +114.3%	--
2016	$784	--
2015	$784	--
2014	$784 +4.5%	$86,000 +1094.4%
2012	$750	$7,200
2011	--	$7,200
2010	--	$7,200
2009	--	$7,200
2008	--	$7,200
2007	--	$7,200
2006	--	$7,200
2005	--	$7,200
2004	--	$7,200
2003	--	$7,200
2002	--	$7,200 +25%
2000	--	$5,760
1999	--	$5,760