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236 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

6beds
3baths
3,360sqft
$825,000
$246price/sqft
$5,861/moest. monthly cost
$234,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

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!

Getting Around

94
WalkingWalker's Paradise
84
TransitExcellent Transit
96
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
Penn Alexander SchoolGrades K-80.3 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1915

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Construction materials: Masonry,Copper Plumbing,CPVC/PVC

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven/Range - Gas,Microwave,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 800

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile/Brick
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 800
  • Finished area above ground: 2,560

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Radiant,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,360
  • Total interior livable area: 3,360 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 461159400
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Owner Property

Features

  • Levels: Four
  • Stories: 4
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,472 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 92.00

Parking

  • Parking features: None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,171$50,052
Home Insurance *$517$6,204
Property Taxes $805$9,660
Electricity $368$4,423
Total$5,861$70,332
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$200,948/yr
40% on housing$175,830/yr
45% on housing$156,293/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$246This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19139$106
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19139$239
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-15Price change$825,000
2025-12-09Listed for sale$850,000
1998-11-20Sold$25,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSharyn Soliman
BrokerageKeller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

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