188 E Essex Ave, Lansdowne, PA, 19050
About This Home
Welcome to 188 E Essex Ave in the desirable Lansdowne area! This beautifully updated and move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. The first and second floors have been fully renovated with modern updates and quality finishes, creating a fresh and inviting living space. The home also features a partial basement providing additional storage space or potential for future use. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and a layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, public transportation, and major highways. This home is truly ready for its next owner—schedule your showing today and make 188 E Essex Ave your new home!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Asbestos
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,503
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,503
- Total interior livable area: 1,503 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Details
- Parcel number: 23000108100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2,178 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 23.00 x 87.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Basement,Attached,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- 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 | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $118 | $1,416 |
| Property Taxes | $303 | $3,636 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,782 | $21,384 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2017-11-21 | Sold | $95,000 |
| 2017-11-02 | Pending sale | $95,000 |
| 2017-10-24 | Listed for sale | $95,000 |
| 2017-10-11 | Pending sale | $95,000 |
| 2017-09-12 | Listed for sale | $95,000 |
| 2016-10-21 | Sold | $30,000 |
| 2016-07-27 | Sold | $33,000 |
| 2016-06-03 | Price change | $29,900 |
| 2016-04-23 | Price change | $55,900 |
| 2016-02-26 | Price change | $59,000 |
| 2015-12-05 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2015-10-24 | Price change | $69,900 |
| 2015-10-10 | Price change | $79,900 |
| 2015-08-28 | Listed for sale | $84,900 |
| 2014-05-02 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2014-04-09 | Price change | $10,000 |
| 2014-04-05 | Listed for sale | $15,000 |
| 2014-03-11 | Sold | $2,992 |
| 2012-06-03 | Listing removed | $102,000 |
| 2011-08-17 | Listed for sale | $102,000 |
| 2006-10-05 | Sold | $122,000 |
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