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Price
Change
Source
10/12/2026
Listed
$270,000
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Property Description
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse in Melrose Park Gardens offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Built in 1955, the home features wood floors in living and dining areas and carpeted bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with essential appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator and stove, making meal prep a breeze. Features primary and main baths and a partially finished basement with a walkout entrance provides additional living space and storage options. The property is situated in a friendly neighborhood with sidewalks and street lights, enhancing the community feel. Parking is hassle-free with a built-in garage and additional off-street option. Although some updating needed, you can move-in and it is ready for your personal touch. Don't miss the opportunity to make this townhouse your new home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 232 E Fariston Dr
General
- Price: $270,000
- Taxes: $2,768 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2678392
- Updated: Today (10/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Stove
- Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Other, Off Street, On Street, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: MELROSE PARK
- Cross Streets: Pine Ridge
- Driving Directions: Cheltenham Avenue to Right on Pine Ridge Rd to Left on E Fariston Drive - Property on your right
- Location Details: Middle Of Block
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Improved, Outside Entrance, Partial, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,272
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,272 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 120 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,600
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16 x 100
- Street/Road Desc.: Approved, Alley, Paved
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Front Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $234.38
- School Tax: $1,550
- City/TownTax: $1,218
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $197,800
- Tax Amount: $2,768
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1152
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 118
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Schools
Schools serving 232 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 232 E Fariston Dr
Tax History
Tax History for 232 E Fariston Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$3,287
—
$197,800
-16%
2025
$3,287
—
$234,800
—
2024
$3,287
40%
$234,800
40%
2023
$2,356
17%
$168,300
100%
2021
$2,021
—
-100%
2020
$2,021
8%
$144,400
8%
2019
$1,879
-4%
$134,200
-4%
2018
$1,949
—
$139,200
—
2017
$1,949
—
$139,200
—
2016
$1,949
5%
$139,200
—
2015
$1,865
—
$139,200
—
2014
$1,865
—
$139,200
627%
2013
$1,870
—
$19,136
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232 E Fariston Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2678392) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 232 E Fariston Drive is currently listed for $270,000 and was received on October 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 232 E Fariston Drive? 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.