New Renovation!!! Beautiful large corner property for sale, this spacious home offers 1,696 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The house has been newly renovated and is move-in ready. It features brand new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, two fully renovated bathrooms with new vanities, and thicker water proof Vinyl Flooring throughout the home. The property also includes two exterior entrances, one in the front and one in the back, It is strong potentials and flexibility. The major upgrade includes a new water heater install in 2025, and Central Air installed in 2026. This is a very nice and comfortable home located in a convenience area close to schools, restaurants and shopping center. The building was previously used as a grocery store, which makes it especially suitable for conversion into a duplex or a mix-used property. With its corner location and existing commercial history, the first floor could easily be utilized as a retail shop or small business while the second floor serves as residential living space. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a neighborhood.
For sale
Price increase: $10K (5/21)
$259,900
279 W Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
4beds
1,696sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
1,040 Square Feet Lot
$257,500 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly renovatedBeautifully updated homeCorner property
- 119 days |
- 61 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Khim 215-433-5135,
Homestarr Realty 2153555565
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2591266
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,696
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,040 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 65.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 422204600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,249
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$257,500
$245,000 - $270,000
$2,283/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $259,900+4%$153/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2591266 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $249,900-12.3%$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2591266 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900+111%$168/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2591266 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $135,000+12.6%$80/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2466422 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Pending sale | $119,900$71/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,900$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,249 +43.7% | $160,700 +43.7% |
| 2024 | $1,565 | $111,800 |
| 2023 | $1,565 +30.5% | $111,800 |
| 2022 | $1,200 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,200 +7.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,116 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,116 +0.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,110 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,110 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,110 +4.5% | $79,300 +653.2% |
| 2012 | $1,063 | $10,528 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2010 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2009 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2007 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2006 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,528 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,528 +10.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,536 +5.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,024 +18% |
| 1999 | -- | $7,648 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Olney
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Morrison Andrew J SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0 mi
- 2/10Olney High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19120
- Olney
- 279 W Sheldon St
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