Charming opportunity for investors or savvy homebuyers! This spacious 2-story row home, located in the Melrose section of Philadelphia, offers incredible potential with a little TLC. Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 convenient half baths, this home provides ample space for comfortable living. Additional highlights include an attached garage, laundry unit, a traditional layout with good bones, and plenty of natural light throughout. Perfectly situated near schools, shopping, public transportation, and major roadways. Bring your vision and make this fixer-upper your next project! Property being sold as-is.
Sold for $161,000
$161,000
36 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,332sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1965
1,746 Square Feet Lot
$164,600 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$2,018 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,600
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Attached garageLaundry unitPlenty of natural light
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Listed by:
Lisa App 804-389-1044,
KW Empower,
Listing Team: Ccl Team
Bought with:
Lisa App, 2335684
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2516132
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,746 sqft
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 97.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 611454510
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Melrose
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $161,000-3.6%$121/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2516132 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Contingent | $167,000$125/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2516132 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $167,000$125/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2516132 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,211 +27.2% | $229,400 +27.2% |
| 2024 | $2,525 | $180,400 |
| 2023 | $2,525 | $180,400 |
| 2022 | -- | -- |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $2,133 | -- |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $145,700 +721.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2006 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,728 |
| 2003 | -- | $17,728 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,120 +7.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $15,936 |
| 1999 | -- | $15,936 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Melrose Park Gardens
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Finletter Thomas K SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright 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
$164,600
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19120
- Melrose Park Gardens
- 36 W Cheltenham Ave
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