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  • $745,400

    249 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

    4beds
    3baths
    2,064sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    1,728 Square Feet Lot
    $745,400 Zestimate®
    $361/sqft
    $3,161 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $745,400

    $701,000 - $798,000

    $3,161/mo

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    What's special

    Lovely University City home on a desirable tree-lined block in the Penn Alexander CATCHMENT. Direct access from the rear yard to the Spruce Hill Association Bird Sanctuary. 4 bedroom plus large den, 2.5 baths, great light, beautiful character, front porch and garden and large rear yard overlooking the bird sanctuary. Hardwood floors, beautiful original detail (original detail including leaded glass, beautiful pocket door, and more), high ceilings. Big basement for storage. Semi-finished attic space for storage or to be finished as additional living space. As an added bonus, the rear of this home has direct (secure gate) access to the Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary-a quiet, spacious wooded park right by your own private patio. Steps away from nature & on a beautiful tree-lined block, this is a wonderful, value in the PAS Catchment. Superb University City location. Just 1-2 blocks to the Penn Alexander Catchment School, CVS, Green Line, Honest Tom's, Local 44 and the Bottle Shop, Pop Shop and just several blocks to Clark Park, awesome Farmers' Market, Clarkville (coming soon!) and so many coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, 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).

    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: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • None, Other
    Features
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,728 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 461154900

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $361/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $605,100
    • Annual tax amount: $8,470

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/21/2021Sold$700,000+65.9%$339/sqft
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    5/15/2015Sold$422,000+15%$204/sqft
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    11/23/2005Sold$367,000+16.5%$178/sqft
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    7/20/2004Sold$315,000+162.5%$153/sqft
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    1/24/2000Sold$120,000$58/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,470 +16.3%$605,100 +16.3%
    2024$7,280 $520,100
    2023$7,280 +34%$520,100
    2022$5,434 --
    2021$5,434 +3.9%--
    2018$5,231 --
    2017$5,231 +22.5%--
    2016$4,271 --
    2015$4,271 --
    2014$4,271 +15.9%$305,100 +1013.8%
    2012$3,686 $27,392
    2011-- $27,392
    2010-- $27,392
    2009-- $27,392
    2008-- $27,392
    2007-- $27,392 +7.5%
    2006-- $25,472
    2005-- $25,472
    2004-- $25,472 +9.9%
    2003-- $23,168 +9.7%
    2002-- $21,120
    2000-- $21,120
    1999-- $21,120
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    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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    Estimated market value
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