Pending

$195,000

551 Jansen Ave, Essington, PA 19029

3beds

1,437sqft

$1,435/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1950

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$195,200 Zestimate^®

$136/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached garageFunctional layout

Welcome to 551 Jansen Ave in Essington! This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers an abundant amount of space and a functional layout, including an office that could also be used as a den or playroom. The house is in need of a new owner to make it their own! The property also includes a detached garage, which provides great extra storage or parking space. Conveniently located in Essington with easy access to major roads, shopping, restaurants, and Philadelphia. A great opportunity for someone looking for a home they can live in now and update over time. Come take a look and see the potential for yourself!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Combination
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,437
Total interior livable area: 1,437 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,437
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Covered, Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two and One Half
Stories: 2.5
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 45000062100
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Lester

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Essington
Municipality: TINICUM TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $136/sqft
Tax assessed value: $131,430
Annual tax amount: $4,545
Date on market: 8/29/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$195,200

$185,000 - $205,000

$2,224/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/5/2026	Pending sale	$195,000$136/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2122786 Report a problem
8/29/2026	Listed for sale	$195,000+25.8%$136/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2122786 Report a problem
7/26/2006	Sold	$155,000+63.2%$108/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/19/2003	Sold	$95,000$66/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$4,447 +3.4%	$131,430
2025	$4,300 +3.5%	$131,430
2024	$4,154 +1.7%	$131,430
2023	$4,085 +1.9%	$131,430
2022	$4,010	$131,430
2021	$4,010 +812.5%	$131,430 +63.3%
2020	$439 -88.4%	$80,460
2019	$3,779 +2%	$80,460
2018	$3,705 +739%	$80,460
2017	$442	$80,460
2016	$442	$80,460
2015	$442	$80,460
2014	$442 +2.8%	$80,460
2013	$430 +2.8%	$80,460
2012	$418 +0.3%	$80,460
2011	$417 +2%	$80,460
2010	$408 +7.5%	$80,460
2009	$380	$80,460
2008	$380 +8.3%	$80,460
2007	$351	$80,460
2006	$351 -2%	$80,460
2005	$358	$80,460
2004	$358 +8.5%	$80,460
2003	$330 +7.9%	$80,460
2002	$306	$80,460
2000	$306	$80,460