Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2026
Listed
$180,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Investor Opportunity in Melrose Park Gardens. Bring your vision to 230 E Fariston Dr, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath airlite-style home in Philadelphia's Melrose Park Gardens neighborhood. This property is in need of restoration and offers an exciting opportunity for an investor or buyer ready to transform it into their next masterpiece. The property is being sold strictly in its present "as-is" condition, with the seller seeking a quick sale. Priced to sell, this home is ready for someone to evaluate the possibilities, bring their contractor, and map out a plan for restoration. Conveniently located near local amenities, major highways, public transportation, and more. Don't miss this opportunity-schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 230 E Fariston Dr
General
- Price: $180,000
- Taxes: $2,769 (2027)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2661954
- Updated: 8/22/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: MELROSE PARK GARDENS
- Cross Streets: Park Ridge Rd
- Driving Directions: Get on I-76 E from Mill Creek Rd and Hollow Rd/State Rte 3050 10 min (3.9 mi)  Follow I-76 E and US-1 N/U.S. Rte 1 N to Rising Sun Ave in Philadelphia 12 min (8.0 mi)  Continue on Rising Sun Ave. Take Crescentville Rd to E Fariston Dr 9 min (2.1 mi) 230 E Fariston Dr Philadelphia, PA 19120
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,152
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,600
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 100.00
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $156.25
- Assessment Year: 2027
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $197,800
- Tax Amount: $2,769
- Tax Year: 2027
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1152
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 205
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Lisa Yvette Risco and Keller Williams Main Line, Aamina Harris
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Schools
Schools serving 230 E Fariston Dr
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Finletter Thomas K School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 230 E Fariston Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 230 E Fariston Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,887
—
$197,800
-16%
2025
$1,887
—
$234,800
—
2024
$1,887
53%
$234,800
40%
2023
$1,236
-11%
$168,300
100%
2021
$1,391
13%
-100%
2023
$1,236
-39%
$123,300
-15%
2020
$2,021
8%
$144,400
8%
2019
$1,879
-4%
$134,200
-4%
2018
$1,949
—
$139,200
—
2017
$1,949
27%
$139,200
—
2016
$1,529
-18%
$139,200
—
2015
$1,865
—
$139,200
—
2014
$1,865
—
$139,200
627%
2013
$1,870
—
$19,136
—
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230 E Fariston Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2661954) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 230 E Fariston Drive is currently listed for $180,000 and was received on August 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 230 E Fariston Drive? 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.