




236 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
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
Schools
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,171 | $50,052 |
| Home Insurance * | $517 | $6,204 |
| Property Taxes | $805 | $9,660 |
| Electricity | $368 | $4,423 |
| Total | $5,861 | $70,332 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Price change | $825,000 |
| 2025-12-09 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 1998-11-20 | Sold | $25,000 |
