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Property Description
Welcome to 1521 W Olney Ave. This well-kept home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a finished basement. The kitchen and living area flow together nicely, making it easy to host or just relax at home. The home has updated appliances, along with newer HVAC and electrical, so you don't have to worry about big-ticket items. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms with good closet space and an updated full bath. The finished basement adds extra room that can be used however you need-whether it's for storage, a home office, or additional living space. Conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, and public transportation, this home is a solid option for anyone looking for comfort and convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1521 W Olney Ave
General
- Price: $220,000
- Taxes: $2,410 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2612172
- Updated: 5/19/2026
- Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: 19141 (19141)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: OGONTZ
- Driving Directions: On Olney between Ogontz & Broad st.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Central
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,810
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,810 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,510 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,520
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 95.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $145.7
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,349
- City/TownTax: $1,060
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $172,200
- Tax Amount: $2,410
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1510
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 4037
Listed by KW Empower, Ahmad Hazem Ibrahim
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Schools
Schools serving 1521 W Olney Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Howe Julia Ward School 5800 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School 1701 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1521 W Olney Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Price Reduced
$220,000
-2.22%
MLS
4/23/2026
Listed
$225,000
66.67%
MLS
3/10/2022
Sold
$135,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1521 W Olney Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,939
-20%
$172,200
—
2025
$2,410
—
$172,200
—
2024
$2,410
185%
$172,200
100%
2021
$847
-56%
-100%
2023
$1,939
31%
$138,500
31%
2020
$1,477
-4%
$105,500
-4%
2019
$1,543
2%
$110,200
2%
2018
$1,509
—
$107,800
—
2017
$1,509
39%
$107,800
—
2016
$1,089
-25%
$107,800
—
2015
$1,445
—
$107,800
—
2014
$1,445
43%
$107,800
940%
2013
$1,013
—
$10,368
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1521 W Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 (MLS# PAPH2612172) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1521 W Olney Avenue is currently listed for $220,000 and was received on April 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1521 W Olney Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

