Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Listed
$165,000
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Property Description
Character, Charm, and Endless Potential in Olney. Welcome to 221 Widener Street a light-filled, three-bedroom home packed with character, versatile living spaces, and incredible potential. Nestled on a vibrant, friendly block in Olney, this residence offers a classic Philadelphia layout designed for relaxing, entertaining, and outdoor enjoyment. Step up to the expansive front porch, the perfect vantage point for morning coffee or evening relaxation while cultivating your private front garden patch. Inside, the main level opens into a comfortable, welcoming living area that flows naturally into a dedicated dining space ideal for family dinners and weekend gatherings. At the heart of the main floor, the kitchen boasts soaring high ceilings that create an airy, spacious feel. Step through the back door onto your desirable rear deck, overlooking additional yard space below a secluded outdoor haven for summer barbecues, urban gardening, or unwinding under the stars. Expanded Living Space & Upper Level Finished Lower Level: The full, finished basement expands your functional living area, offering flexible space for a home media room, fitness hub, or workspace, complete with a convenient front half-bath. Restful Upper Retreat: Upstairs, discover three versatile, multi-sized bedrooms flooded with natural light and ready for your personal touch, alongside a full central bathroom.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 221 Widener St
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $1,977 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2652964
- Updated: Today (7/28/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: OLNEY
- Driving Directions: On WIDENER
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- 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
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,050
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,050 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,050 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1938
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,028
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 69.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $157.14
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,107
- City/TownTax: $870
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $141,300
- Tax Amount: $1,977
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1050
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 89
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Schools
Schools serving 221 Widener St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lowell James R School 450 West Nedro Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-4 | 0.2 mi |
Washington Grover Jr School 201 East Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | 5-8 | 0.5 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 221 Widener St
Tax History
Tax History for 221 Widener St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$715
—
$151,100
—
2024
$715
53%
$151,100
33%
2023
$468
—
$113,400
66%
2023
$468
-2%
$68,400
100%
2022
$477
-57%
-100%
2020
$1,107
8%
$79,100
8%
2019
$1,029
-20%
$73,500
-20%
2018
$1,281
—
$91,500
—
2017
$1,281
49%
$91,500
—
2016
$861
-30%
$91,500
—
2015
$1,226
—
$91,500
—
2014
$1,226
14%
$91,500
731%
2013
$1,076
—
$11,008
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221 Widener Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2652964) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 221 Widener Street is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 221 Widener Street? 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.