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  • $284,000

    246 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

    3beds
    1,296sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1965
    1,742 Square Feet Lot
    $284,000 Zestimate®
    $219/sqft
    $1,955 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $284,000

    $270,000 - $298,000

    $1,955/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Besides location, location and location, this home is move-in ready, well-maintained and awaiting you as its new owner! Welcome to this inviting home situated in Philadelphia in Melrose Park Gardens neighborhood that has the low City taxes, but ever so close to Cheltenham township without the County taxes. As you approach this property, you will find a gated front patio. Step into the spacious living room from the front entryway onto the beautifully kept hardwood floors on the main level. A formal dining room and eat-in kitchen are side by side in this airlite property. The kitchen is upgraded with black granite countertops, complimented by black tiled backsplash and a stainless steel sink. The second level has 3 bedrooms with an owner's suite featuring a full bath and a spacious double closet. The other full bath on the second floor is newly tiled and features a cherry wood vanity with a granite countertop. The finished basement is a great recreation space with recessed ceiling lights and a half bath. The laundry room has new flooring, a new hot water heater, and washer and dryer. This home has been updated with central air, a new roof, new garage door, new skylights, and smart app controls for heat, air and the security system. There is off-street parking in the driveway, as well as the garage parking.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,742 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 611472900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1965

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $219/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $245,500
    • Annual tax amount: $3,437

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/2/2021Sold$230,000$177/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/23/2021Sold$230,000+4.5%$177/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #PAPH1014160_100 Report a problem
    5/13/2021Pending sale$220,000$170/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1014160 Report a problem
    5/5/2021Listed for sale$220,000+195.3%$170/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH1014160 Report a problem
    2/2/1996Sold$74,500$57/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,437 +28.3%$245,500 +28.3%
    2024$2,678 $191,300
    2023$2,678 +21%$191,300
    2022$2,213 --
    2021$2,213 +7.6%--
    2018$2,056 +37.4%--
    2017$1,496 -7.8%--
    2016$1,624 --
    2015$1,624 --
    2014$1,624 +4.5%$146,000 +674.6%
    2012$1,554 $18,848
    2011-- $18,848
    2010-- $18,848
    2009-- $18,848
    2008-- $18,848
    2007-- $18,848 +7.5%
    2006-- $17,536
    2005-- $17,536
    2004-- $17,536
    2003-- $17,536 +8.1%
    2002-- $16,224
    2000-- $16,224
    1999-- $16,224
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Melrose Park Gardens

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF 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
    $284,000
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