236 S Melville Street Philadelphia, PA $ 850,000
236 S Melville Street
$ 850,000
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236 S Melville Street

Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$ 850,000
Bedrooms6 Baths3.0 Sq 3,360

Monthly Estimate*

$ 5,234

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Townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA

for $850,000 with 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 3,360 square foot townhouse was built in 1915 on a lot size of 0.03.

Welcome home to your sunlight filled multi level townhome that blends early twentieth century character with thoughtful updates. The main level welcomes you with a vestibule entrance that leads to a cozy living room complete with fireplace, old world moldings and trim and an oversized window. The dining area leads you to an efficient and modernized kitchen, perfect for everyday cooking and complete with a gas range, microwave, granite countertops and refrigerator. From here, there is an exit door to your fully fenced in backyard. Upstairs the second level hosts a full bathroom with a shower stall plus the primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms ideal for family or flexible use. The primary bedroom boasts your second fireplace. The third level offers a second full bathroom with a shower stall and three more bedrooms that can accommodate guests, an office, or creative space. An unfinished attic provides storage or future expansion potential. The finished basement adds significant usable living space with a full bathroom with tub, generous storage, and a bonus room that works well as a rec room, home gym, or media room. This home sits in a vibrant neighborhood known for its abundance of classic row homes and a strong sense of community. The area offers convenient access to local shops, dining options, parks, and public transit making it easy to enjoy city living while still finding quiet residential pockets. Built with period details common to early twentieth century construction, this property presents a rare opportunity for buyers and investors seeking a spacious layout across multiple floors plus the flexibility of a finished basement. Public records and recent market listings indicate similar homes in the block have been updated and offered strong interest from buyers looking for space and value in the neighborhood. Both fireplaces are assumed to be working, however the seller has never used them. Schedule your showing today!

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Townhouse Active

Price

$ 850,000

Bedrooms

6

Full Bath

3

Property Type

Townhouse

Taxes

$ 7,740

Style

Traditional

Lot Size

0.03

Year Built

1915

Town/City

Philadelphia

County/Region

Philadelphia

MLS | Web ID

PAPH2560182

Features
General
Living Area 3360
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Possession Immediate
Appliances Oven/Range - Gas Microwave Refrigerator
Zoning RSA5
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Masonry
School District PHILADELPHIA CITY
Exclusions owner property
Year Built 1915
Levels 4
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel None
Municipality PHILADELPHIA
Accessibility None
County PHILADELPHIA
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name UNIVERSITY CITY
Garage Y/N N
Water Access Y/N N
Other Structures Above Grade Below Grade
Full Baths 3
Status ACTIVE
Directions Use GPS
City PHILADELPHIA
Senior Community Y/N N
MLS Area 19139 (19139)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 1472.00
Tax Annual Amount 7740.0
Structure Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N N
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 332.03
Lease Considered Y/N N
Vacation Rental Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 108
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Interior
Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Full Fully Finished
Flooring Hardwood Tile/Brick
Total Fireplaces 2
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Y
Heating Y/N Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 2560
Central Air Y/N N
Total Bedrooms 6
Below Grade Finished Area 800
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 3
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Exterior
Pool No Pool
Water Source Public
Type of Parking None
Foundation Details Stone
Water View Y/N N
Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 92.00
Lot Size Acres 0.03
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N N
Land Assessed Value 110600.00
Navigable Water Y/N N
Water Oriented Y/N N
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Internal Only
Street Number 1 236
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* Excluded Features
List By
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Broker

sharynsoliman@gmail.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest
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Monthly Property Taxes
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Nearby
4835660 Elementary School
4835659 Middle School
West Philadelphia High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
12/9/2025$850,000 Listed Price

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236 S Melville Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139 is a Townhouse for sale at $850,000 with 3,360 sqft and a lot size of 0.03. 236 S Melville Street has 6 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, and was built in 1915. The property's zip code is 19139 which is in Philadelphia, PA