Welcome to your future home! Nestled in Northeast Philadelphia just steps from Rising Sun Avenue, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With approximately 1,200 square feet of living space, you'll find newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, a stylishly tiled kitchen featuring brand-new cabinets, a cozy pantry closet, and modern appliances ready for your next home-cooked meal. Upstairs, the fully updated bathroom and refreshed doors throughout the home add a modern touch. The finished basement provides additional living or recreational space and includes a laundry setup for added ease. Plus, enjoy the benefit of a private garage—perfect for one car or extra storage. Location is everything, and this home delivers. You're just minutes from Adams Avenue, Planet Fitness, and Roosevelt Plaza, home to Walmart, Staples, Home Depot, and more. A wide selection of dining options—Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, and Dunkin’—are all nearby for quick and easy meals. Whether you're looking to settle into your first home or invest in a move-in-ready property, this is your chance to own a piece of the Northeast. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
539 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,156sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,331 Square Feet Lot
$228,900 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$1,587 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,900
$211,000 - $250,000
$1,587/mo
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Finished basementModern appliancesTiled kitchenLaundry setupPrivate garageRefreshed doorsRefinished hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Khoa Huynh 267-506-9286,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Asaph Michel, RM422075
Penn Select Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2518592
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,156
- Total interior livable area: 1,156 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,156
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Concrete, Driveway, On Street, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,331 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 83.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 351104400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab, Stone
- Roof: Rubber,Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olney (east)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,469
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove Range, Microwave
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $225,000$195/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$195/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+381.8%$195/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Sold | $46,700$40/sqft |
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| 8/27/2009 | Sold | $46,700+6.1%$40/sqft |
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| 11/1/1996 | Sold | $44,000$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,469 +31.3% | $176,400 +31.3% |
| 2024 | $1,881 | $134,400 |
| 2023 | $1,881 +45.6% | $134,400 |
| 2022 | $1,292 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,292 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,240 +82.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $680 -19.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $843 | -- |
| 2015 | $843 | -- |
| 2014 | $843 +4.5% | $90,200 +687.4% |
| 2012 | $807 | $11,456 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,456 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,456 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,656 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,656 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,656 +5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,080 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,080 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,080 -7.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $10,880 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Franklin Benjamin SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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
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