Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/15/2026
Listed
$2,700
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 1221 S Melville Street, a thoughtfully updated home situated on an extra-wide and extra-deep 20' x 96' lot, offering an exceptional amount of indoor and outdoor living space. Step inside and be greeted by hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and natural light that floods through the large windows. The stylish kitchen features custom fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and a large island perfect for barstool seating. Then step outside to the expansive rear patio and backyard, a perfect setting for outdoor dining, gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing. Upstairs, you'll find 3 generously sized full-size bedrooms and a full bathroom. The partially finished basement offers extra space for storage and recreation. This home also has 2 car parking with 2 driveway spots!!! Enjoy easy access to Center City, and just minutes away from Clark Park, UPenn, Drexel, CHOP, and St. Joseph's University, this home is a standout opportunity. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1221 S Melville St
General
- Rent: $2,700
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2631544
- Updated: Today (6/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 24
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 2
- Lower - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: SPRUCE HILL
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,360
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,360 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,360 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,920
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 96.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.99
- Security Deposit: $2,700
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1360
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
Listed by KW Empower, Deanna Lynn Butler
Schools
Schools serving 1221 S Melville St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Comegys Benjamin B School 5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1221 S Melville St
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 10 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,368Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,725Sq. Ft.
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- Rental
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,306Sq. Ft.
Listed by Frank Altamuro (215) 495-2348
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,938Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,419Sq. Ft.
1221 S Melville Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2631544) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1221 S Melville Street is currently listed for rent at $2,700 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1221 S Melville Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.