Welcome to 4538 Sheffield Ave, this turnkey, well-maintained and updated 3 bedroom brick interior rowhome offers practical upgrades and flexible living space in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia. The main level features updated flooring and a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone tile backsplash, and updated cabinetry completed in 2023, along with built-in dining room cabinetry for added storage. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the full hall bath. The finished lower level adds valuable bonus space, laundry space and interior access to a rear-facing garage, and a rear exit. The fenced rear driveway provides off-street parking in addition to the garage. Updated systems make your transition easy with new HVAC and water heater. With convenient access to I-95, Route 1, and major SEPTA transit connections for commuting throughout the city and surrounding areas this home can fit any commute. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
4538 Sheffield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
3beds
1,088sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1955
1,374 Square Feet Lot
$252,100 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$1,935 Estimated rent
Home value
$252,100
$234,000 - $272,000
$1,935/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,935/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,935/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,656/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,656/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Laundry spaceFull hall bathThree bedroomsStone tile backsplashRear exitUpdated flooring
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Kelley 215-353-2777,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell,
Co-Listing Agent: Jonathan Marshall 267-441-8768,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Bought with:
Leiny Miguel, RS366606
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2578598
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Insulated
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Garage Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,088
- Total interior livable area: 1,088 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,088
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, On Street, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,374 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 86.00
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 651135800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Very Good,Excellent,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Mayfair
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $250,000+6.4%$230/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2578598 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Pending sale | $235,000$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2578598 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+7.8%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2578598 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Sold | $218,000$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2290840 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2023 | Pending sale | $218,000$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2290840 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $218,000+134.4%$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2290840 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2008 | Sold | $93,000-7.9%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2008 | Listed for sale | $101,000$93/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #5365792 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,748 +27.4% | $196,300 +27.4% |
| 2024 | $2,157 | $154,100 |
| 2023 | $2,157 +27.1% | $154,100 |
| 2022 | $1,697 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,697 +3.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,643 +51.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,083 -5.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,144 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,144 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,144 +4.5% | $111,700 +606.6% |
| 2012 | $1,095 | $15,808 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,808 |
| 2010 | -- | $15,808 |
| 2009 | -- | $15,808 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,808 |
| 2007 | -- | $15,808 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,720 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,720 |
| 2004 | -- | $14,720 |
| 2003 | -- | $14,720 |
| 2002 | -- | $14,720 |
| 2000 | -- | $14,720 |
| 1999 | -- | $14,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Holmesburg
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Forrest Edwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Brown Joseph H SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.9 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$252,100
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$252,100
- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19136
- Holmesburg
- 4538 Sheffield Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Philadelphia Topics
