**UPDATED 3 BED/1.5 BATH NEAR UNIVERSITY CITY**Located just minutes from the Universities, Hospitals, Lancaster Avenue and Center City this home is convenient to just about everything. Enter the open living/dining area and be welcomed by a spacious area with sturdy flooring, freshly painted walls and room for all your furnishings. The kitchen has granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a nice breakfast bar for informal meals and dining. For added convenience there is a half bathroom off the kitchen and a laundry closet with stackable washer and dryer. The rear patio will be a nice addition come Spring or grill all year round. The 2nd floor has 3 true bedrooms with good closet space just ready for creating personal sanctuaries. The hallway bath is modern with nice tile, vanity and shower/tub combination. Rounding out the home is a clean, dry basement which is good for storage. The location for the price can’t be beat. Schedule your showing today or call for a private tour.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
3847 Melon St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3beds
965sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
763 Square Feet Lot
$216,600 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,813 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,600
$201,000 - $234,000
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Freshly painted wallsRear patioWood cabinetryStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Michael Cohen 610-331-7213,
KW Empower,
Co-Listing Agent: Emily K. Mishoe 267-632-4494,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Victor Strong, RS292889
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2549668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 965
- Total interior livable area: 965 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 965
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 763 sqft
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 61.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 242117700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Mantua
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Sold | $215,000-1.4%$223/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $218,000$226/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $218,000-3.1%$226/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Price change | $225,000-4.2%$233/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,900+91.8%$243/sqft |
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| 10/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 9/21/2020 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 9/2/2020 | Price change | $1,300-7.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,400+16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 8/21/2018 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2018 | Price change | $1,200+20.6%$1/sqft |
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| 7/30/2018 | Listed for rent | $995-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/26/2017 | Listing removed | $1,095$1/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,095$1/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Sold | $122,450-9.2%$127/sqft |
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| 2/2/2017 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$140/sqft |
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| 12/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $139,900+774.4%$145/sqft |
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| 3/2/2016 | Sold | $16,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,080 +28.4% | $220,000 +28.4% |
| 2024 | $2,398 | $171,300 |
| 2023 | $2,398 -16.1% | $171,300 |
| 2022 | $2,857 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,857 +69.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,685 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,685 +33.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,260 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,260 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,260 +4.5% | $90,000 +4036% |
| 2012 | $1,206 | $2,176 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,176 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,016 |
| 2005 | -- | $2,016 |
| 2004 | -- | $2,016 |
| 2003 | -- | $2,016 |
| 2002 | -- | $2,016 -4.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $2,112 |
| 1999 | -- | $2,112 |
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Neighborhood: Mantua
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mcmichael Morton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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