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Property Description
Located on a quiet block steps from sprawling Fairmount Park, 1720 Memorial Ave is a large, bright, and airy 3,900 Sq Ft corner triplex with a finished basement that has been well maintained and updated while retaining much of its original character. Distinctive highlights throughout include beautifully aged hardwood floors, tall bay windows, solid wood doors, elaborate millwork, and decorative fireplace mantels, along with modern kitchens and generous storage space. The Victorian Gothic-style exterior showcases a towering brick facade, ornate trim, and a welcoming porch. The first floor unit has a bedroom at the front, a living room and full bathroom at the center, and an eat-in kitchen at the rear. There's also access to the backyard deck and a large finished basement with additional rooms. The top two units have their kitchen and bathroom at the center, a large bedroom at the front, and two more bedrooms at the rear. 1720 Memorial Ave's prime Parkside location is only a few blocks from a popular shopping center with a ShopRite and Lowe's, plus it's close to the Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Philadelphia Zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and University City. There's also easy access to Belmont Ave, Girard Ave, and I-76. Schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1720 Memorial Ave
General
- Price: $449,000
- Taxes: $4,818 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2591918
- Updated: 4/16/2026
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19104 (19104)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PARKSIDE
- Driving Directions: Between Viola and Parkside on the 1700 block of Memorial Ave
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Square Feet: 3,921
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,921 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,921 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,609
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 83.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $114.51
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,698
- City/TownTax: $2,119
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $344,200
- Tax Amount: $4,818
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3921
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 97
Listed by KW Empower, Katherine McCann
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Schools
Schools serving 1720 Memorial Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blankenburg Rudolph School 4600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 1720 Memorial Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/10/2026
Listed
$449,000
34.03%
MLS
11/10/2017
Sold
$335,000
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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 1720 Memorial Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,913
161%
$344,200
—
2025
$3,418
—
$344,200
—
2024
$3,418
-56%
$344,200
-46%
2023
$7,793
321%
$636,700
100%
2021
$1,853
-76%
-100%
2023
$7,793
214%
$591,700
234%
2020
$2,483
4%
$177,400
4%
2019
$2,391
319%
$170,800
320%
2018
$570
—
$40,700
—
2017
$570
—
$40,700
—
2016
$570
-36%
$40,700
-39%
2015
$892
—
$66,600
—
2014
$892
164%
$66,600
1827%
2013
$338
—
$3,456
—
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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1720 Memorial Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2591918) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1720 Memorial Avenue is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on March 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 1720 Memorial 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.

