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Property Description
This large 1700 sq ft duplex is located in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. Property features, front lawn with patio, 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor w/1 bath, hardwood floors eat in kitchen with access to hugh basement. 2nd fl - 2 bedroom, 2 baths, eik with a deck off kitchen great for grilling or relaxing with a good book and cold drink. Live in one unit while the other produces income or both units can be rented for additional income. Separate utilities, laundry area in basement and garage. Close to transportation, malls and restaurants.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1721 68th Ave
General
- Price: $279,900
- Taxes: $3,436 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2654908
- Updated: 7/31/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Built In
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WEST OAK LANE
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- 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: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Square Feet: 1,760
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,760 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,760 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2,006
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 87,381,360
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $159.03
- School Tax: $1,924
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $245,500
- Tax Amount: $3,436
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1760
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 121
Listed by RE/MAX Select Group, Darlene Jamison
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Schools
Schools serving 1721 68th Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Prince Hall 6101 North Gratz Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School 1701 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 1721 68th Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Listed
$279,900
99.93%
MLS
4/24/2018
Sold
$140,000
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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 1721 68th Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,037
—
$245,500
—
2024
$2,037
—
$245,500
100%
2021
$2,047
54%
-100%
2023
$1,327
-35%
$174,800
20%
2020
$2,047
1%
$146,200
1%
2019
$2,020
4%
$144,300
4%
2018
$1,944
—
$138,900
—
2017
$1,944
—
$138,900
—
2016
$1,944
20%
$138,900
15%
2015
$1,621
—
$121,000
—
2014
$1,621
19%
$121,000
771%
2013
$1,357
—
$13,888
—
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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1721 68th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 (MLS# PAPH2654908) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1721 68th Avenue is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 1721 68th Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

