Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/22/2026
Listed
$1,600,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Positioned along the bustling Chelten Avenue corridor in the heart of Germantown, this property offers an exceptional blend of immediate income potential and transformational development potential. The 60' of frontage along Chelten Avenue offers outstanding street-level exposure for retail, office, medical, or service-oriented businesses. The large parking lot (30+ cars) provides ample off-street parking for clientele. An existing 6,000 sq ft commercial building (built circa 1910) sits at the back of the lot and is currently configured into five separate office spaces - four occupied on month-to-month Leases and 1 vacant space.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 W Chelten Ave
General
- Price: $1,600,000
- Taxes: $5,949 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2611014
- Updated: 4/22/2026
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Professional
Parking
- Total Spaces: 50
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: GPS
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric, Renewable
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Stone
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 250.00
- Zoning: CMX25
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,331
- City/TownTax: $2,617
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $425,000
- Tax Amount: $5,949
- Tax Year: 2025
- Owner Pays: Water, Gas, Taxes - Real Estate
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 38
Listed by KW Empower, Nathan W Capp and KW Empower, Noah S Ostroff
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Schools
Schools serving 228 W Chelten Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kelly John B School 5116 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 2 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 228 W Chelten Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 228 W Chelten Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,949
—
$425,000
—
2024
$5,949
-6%
$425,000
-6%
2023
$6,299
-17%
$450,000
100%
2021
$7,595
-1%
-100%
2023
$7,667
1%
$547,700
1%
2020
$7,595
1%
$542,600
1%
2019
$7,483
3%
$534,600
3%
2018
$7,266
29%
$519,100
29%
2017
$5,627
—
$402,000
—
2016
$5,627
4%
$402,000
—
2015
$5,387
-33%
$402,000
-33%
2014
$8,040
3%
$600,000
650%
2013
$7,817
—
$80,000
—
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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228 W Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2611014) is a Commercial Service property. 228 W Chelten Avenue is currently listed for $1,600,000 and was received on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 228 W Chelten Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service 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.