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  • $706,800

    224 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

    5beds
    3baths
    2,400sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    1,488 Square Feet Lot
    $706,800 Zestimate®
    $295/sqft
    $3,388 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $706,800

    $643,000 - $785,000

    $3,388/mo

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    What's special

    Warm and wonderful renovated home on lovely University City block in the Penn Alexander Catchment. The best of all worlds. Original character, detail and woodwork, and hardwood floors throughout, as well as a modern renovation, including a granite and stainless kitchen, 2-zone HVAC, modern baths, all replacement windows, and new roofs. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus a bonus finished attic space. A front garden with blooming cherry tree, small rear patio, and a comfortable front porch that the sellers always use. Exposed brick and beams. Spacious living room with a pleasant and warming gas fireplace. Just a great home on an especially great block. This block has tons of Penn Alexander (and future Penn Alexander) students. So neighborly, with block parties, people out on porches, just really awesome friendly neighbors. And what a convenient University City location. Within 2 blocks of the Penn Alexander Catchment School, CVS, Green Line, Honest Tom's, Local 44 and the Bottle Shop, Pop Shop, supermarket, and just several blocks to Clark Park, awesome Farmers' Market, and so many coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, University of the Sciences. 10 minutes to Rittenhouse Square by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Tremendous opportunity in the Penn Alexander Catchment (Three years in a row, all Kindergarten registrants offered spots. For 2015-2016, no Lottery. All registrants have spots). First month, last month, and one month security deposit due when lease is signed.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3.5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,488 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 461158400

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Roof: no
    Condition
    • Year built: 1915

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $295/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $590,000
    • Annual tax amount: $8,259

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/27/2015Sold$430,000-4.2%$179/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/10/2015Price change$449,000-6.3%$187/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6607232 Report a problem
    7/20/2015Price change$479,000-4%$200/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6607232 Report a problem
    7/10/2015Listed for sale$499,000$208/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6607232 Report a problem
    6/7/2015Listing removed$499,000$208/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6541607 Report a problem
    5/14/2015Price change$499,000-3.6%$208/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6541607 Report a problem
    4/23/2015Price change$517,500-2.3%$216/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6541607 Report a problem
    3/27/2015Listed for sale$529,500+15.4%$221/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6541607 Report a problem
    1/8/2010Listing removed$459,000+15.6%$191/sqft
    Source: RealEstateShows.com #5412462 Report a problem
    7/7/2009Sold$397,000-13.5%$165/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/13/2008Listed for sale$459,000+168.4%$191/sqft
    Source: RealEstateShows.com #5412462 Report a problem
    6/12/2008Sold$171,000+1865.5%$71/sqft
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    1/16/2007Sold$8,700-96.9%$4/sqft
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    1/7/2005Sold$280,000$117/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,259 -9.4%$590,000 -9.4%
    2024$9,117 $651,300
    2023$9,117 +23.4%$651,300
    2022$7,391 --
    2021$7,391 +3.9%--
    2018$7,114 +8.5%--
    2017$6,554 +39.9%--
    2016$4,685 --
    2015$4,685 --
    2014$4,685 +14.7%$334,700 +1377.3%
    2012$4,083 $22,656
    2011-- $22,656
    2010-- $22,656
    2009-- $22,656
    2008-- $22,656
    2007-- $22,656 +7.4%
    2006-- $21,088
    2005-- $21,088
    2004-- $21,088 +10%
    2003-- $19,168 +4.5%
    2002-- $18,336
    2000-- $18,336
    1999-- $18,336
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Spruce Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: PENN ALEXANDER
    • District: Philadelphia City

    Source: The 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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