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Property Description
Welcome to 1919 Elston Street, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath, Traditional Brick, NW Philly Row/Townhome, situated on a quiet, low-traffic, street. This property is in need of your fresh ideas and investment, to realize its full potential, and offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to customize and create value. Located on a low traffic street, you'll appreciate the warm curb appeal, beginning with the brick retaining wall, front lawn & shrubbery, and cement covered patio and entrance. The interior provides a practical layout with a manageable footprint, making it a solid canvas for renovation or modernization. The main level offers a spacious Living room, formal Dining area, and a breakfast nook, and is completed with a galley style Kitchen with gas cooking, and access to the rear deck. The lower level offers plenty of storage, gas hot water and heating boiler, and a laundry room with an extra half bathroom. You can exit the rear to access the gated rear yard. The upper level accommodates with 2 spacious Bedrooms and a hallway Bathroom. Beyond the home itself, residents appreciate the location for its access to outdoor space, transportation, and neighborhood amenities. Nearby highlights include: Awbury Arboretum - a 50+ acre urban green space featuring gardens, walking paths, and historic grounds, offering a peaceful retreat close to home. Carpenter Woods - a natural wooded area with trails and open space, popular for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Upsal Regional Rail Station - providing convenient SEPTA access to Center City Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. With proximity to parks, transit, and established neighborhood infrastructure, this property offers both location value and future upside. Whether you're seeking a renovation project or a home to personalize from the ground up, this home presents a unique opportunity to invest in a well-connected Philadelphia neighborhood. Schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1919 Elston St
General
- Sold For: $105,000
- Taxes: $2,287 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2577950
- Added to Site: 157 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19138 (19138)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WEST OAK LANE
- Driving Directions: gps address
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
- 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 Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 892
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 892 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 892 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,120
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 70.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $138.12
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,280
- City/TownTax: $1,006
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $163,400
- Tax Amount: $2,287
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 892
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 261
Listed and Sold by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton, Brian Lanoza
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Schools
Schools serving 1919 Elston St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rowen William School 6841 North 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126 | K-5 | 0.4 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 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 1919 Elston St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Sold
$105,000
-14.77%
MLS
2/07/2026
Listed
$123,200
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1919 Elston Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (MLS# PAPH2577950) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $105,000 on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1919 Elston Street? 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.

