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  • $608,100

    239 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

    5beds
    2baths
    2,064sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    1,728 Square Feet Lot
    $608,100 Zestimate®
    $295/sqft
    $3,007 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $608,100

    $559,000 - $663,000

    $3,007/mo

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    What's special

    This spacious 5 bedroom Victorian home is located on a quiet tree-lined street in the Sadie Alexander school district. Recent updates include bright new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer located on first floor, new second floor bathroom with jetted tub, upgraded electric, hybrid oil burner and new water heater. Also new shingled roof, placed 2005. Gorgeous hardwood floors with inlaid wood patterns throughout. Many original features including leaded glass windows and doors. Third floor living area with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and kitchenette can be used as au-pair or in-law suite. Backyard enters shared, off-road community green-space. Walk up attic and full basement with workroom and play area. Neighborhood Description Quiet tree-lined street with easy proximity to major bus and train lines. Great restaurants and cafes in walking distance

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Radiant, Oil
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 1,728 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 461154400

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1915

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $295/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $520,100
    • Annual tax amount: $7,280

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/29/2009Sold$405,000-6.9%$196/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/22/2009Listed for sale$435,000+67.4%$211/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker** #5515304 Report a problem
    9/15/2003Sold$259,900$126/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,280 $520,100
    2024$7,280 $520,100
    2023$7,280 +34%$520,100
    2022$5,434 --
    2021$5,434 +3.9%--
    2018$5,231 +12%--
    2017$4,671 +2.5%--
    2016$4,556 +5%--
    2015$4,339 --
    2014$4,339 +4.5%$340,000 +1411.4%
    2012$4,154 $22,496
    2011-- $22,496
    2010-- $22,496
    2009-- $22,496
    2008-- $22,496
    2007-- $22,496 +7.5%
    2006-- $20,928
    2005-- $20,928
    2004-- $20,928 +9.9%
    2003-- $19,040 +4.4%
    2002-- $18,240
    2000-- $18,240
    1999-- $18,240
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Spruce Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Penn Sadie Alexander
    • District: Philadelphia

    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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    Estimated market value
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