For sale

$219,000

559 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

3beds

1,104sqft

$1,397/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1925

1,088 Square Feet Lot

$216,800 Zestimate^®

$198/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Additional parking spacePrivate garageBrand new water heaterFirst-floor flooring newly installedHeater replaced

🏡【Great Value Home in Northeast Philadelphia】🏡 📍 Address: 559 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 📌 Location: Desirable Lawncrest neighborhood, conveniently situated between busy Rising Sun Ave & Tabor Rd, close to Home Depot, Walmart, Roosevelt Blvd. ✨ Property Highlights: 🛏 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, straight-through rowhome 🚗 Private garage + additional parking space — no parking worries 🛒 Surrounded by restaurants, supermarkets, and public transportation 🔨 Recent Upgrades: ✔ Roof coated in 2023 ✔ First-floor flooring newly installed in 2026 ✔ Basement full bathroom renovated in 2023 ✔ Brand new water heater (2026) ✔ Heater replaced in 2021 ✔ Main electrical panel upgraded in 2020 Main sewer line and water line was repaired around 2023 Disclaimer: Photos may include AI-assisted enhancements. The property's actual condition must be verified based on an in-person inspection.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Partially Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,104
Total interior livable area: 1,104 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,104
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Accessible Doors

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,088 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16.00 x 68.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 352007600
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Permanent

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Lawncrest

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $198/sqft
Tax assessed value: $167,900
Annual tax amount: $2,350
Date on market: 5/9/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$216,800

$206,000 - $228,000

$1,715/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/4/2026	Listed for sale	$219,000$198/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2618318 Report a problem
5/24/2026	Listing removed	$219,000$198/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2618318 Report a problem
5/9/2026	Listed for sale	$219,000+183.7%$198/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2618318 Report a problem
6/3/2006	Sold	$77,200+4.3%$70/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/18/2005	Sold	$74,000+46.1%$67/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/13/1999	Sold	$50,650$46/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,350 +30.4%	$167,900 +30.4%
2024	$1,803	$128,800
2023	$1,803 +47%	$128,800
2022	$1,226	--
2021	$1,226 +4.2%	--
2018	$1,177 -85.9%	--
2017	$8,364 +598%	--
2016	$1,198	--
2015	$1,198	--
2014	$1,198 +4.5%	$85,600 +621%
2012	$1,147	$11,872
2011	--	$11,872
2010	--	$11,872
2009	--	$11,872
2008	--	$11,872
2007	--	$11,872 +7.5%
2006	--	$11,040
2005	--	$11,040
2004	--	$11,040
2003	--	$11,040
2002	--	$11,040
2000	--	$11,040 -5%
1999	--	$11,616