Welcome to 217 Chelten Avenue, a beautifully renovated home that perfectly blends modern style with everyday comfort. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the bright, open layout, luxury flooring, recessed lighting, and tasteful finishes throughout. The main level features a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and a stunning chef-inspired kitchen complete with shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island perfect for entertaining or casual dining. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and beautifully updated bathrooms featuring designer tilework and contemporary fixtures. The finished lower level provides valuable additional living space ideal for a family room, home office, gym, or guest area, along with a full bathroom for added convenience. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this move-in-ready home offers modern comforts, stylish finishes, and flexible living spaces to fit today's lifestyle. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, schools, and major commuter routes, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey property in the heart of Philadelphia. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything 217 Chelten Avenue has to offer.
For sale
$320,000
217 Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,280sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1953
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$313,800 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 39 days |
- 482 |
- 49 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Huy Trinh 267-616-1333,
Philadelphia Homes (215) 948-2810
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2629750
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,280
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 611315500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,731
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$313,800
Estimated sales range
$298,000 - $329,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,117/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+166.7%$250/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $120,000+118.2%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/1994 | Sold | $55,000$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,731 +23.9% | $195,100 +23.9% |
| 2024 | $2,205 | $157,500 |
| 2023 | $2,205 +11.5% | $157,500 |
| 2022 | $1,977 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,977 +7.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,837 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,837 +11.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,653 -4.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,736 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,736 | $124,000 +639.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,768 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,768 |
| 2010 | -- | $16,768 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,768 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,768 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,768 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,584 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,584 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,584 +5.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,816 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,664 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,664 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,664 |
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Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Oak Lane
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lowell James R SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Washington Grover Jr SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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