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$295,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,296 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 days ago

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252 E Cheltenham Avenue,Philadelphia, PA 19120

252 E Cheltenham AvenuePhiladelphiaPA19120

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Welcome to this sun-filled, lovingly maintained home with modern updates throughout, ideally located at 252 Cheltenham Ave in East Oak Lane. Fresh neutral paint, new vinyl flooring, and recessed lighting create a bright, cohesive feel, while opened dividing walls between the kitchen and dining room enhance the open flow-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen shines with marble countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a private ensuite bath, complemented by two generously sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The partially finished walkout basement offers flexible space for a recreation area and includes a new GE washer and dryer. Added peace of mind comes with a Ring and Google camera system covering the front and rear of the home. Set in a quiet, green area near Tookany Creek, this home is minutes from the Melrose Park train station, Helen G. Sturgess Park, and an array of excellent nearby restaurants-putting convenience, nature, and neighborhood charm right at your doorstep. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.

Full Property Details for 252 E Cheltenham Ave

General

  • Price: $295,000
  • Taxes: $3,849 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2582272
  • Updated: 2/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

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

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry

Location

  • Area: 19120 (19120)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: EAST OAK LANE
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS- Cheltenham Ave & Rowland Ave

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry, Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Flat, Rubber
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,296
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,296 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,296 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,795
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 107.00
  • Zoning: RES

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $227.62
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $2,155
  • City/TownTax: $1,693
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $275,000
  • Tax Amount: $3,849
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1296

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 209

Listed by Redfin Corporation, James F Caraway

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Schools serving 252 E Cheltenham Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Finletter Thomas K School
6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
K-80.4 mi
Fels Samuel High School
5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
9-121.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 252 E Cheltenham Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$295,000
8.46%
MLS
8/24/2023
Sold
$272,000
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Tax History for 252 E Cheltenham Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,849
—
$275,000
—
2024
$3,849
25%
$275,000
25%
2023
$3,074
47%
$219,600
100%
2021
$2,086
7%
-100%
2023
$1,954
-6%
$219,600
47%
2020
$2,086
8%
$149,000
8%
2019
$1,939
-5%
$138,500
-5%
2018
$2,044
—
$146,000
—
2017
$2,044
26%
$146,000
—
2016
$1,624
-17%
$146,000
—
2015
$1,956
—
$146,000
—
2014
$1,956
6%
$146,000
675%
2013
$1,842
—
$18,848
—
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252 E Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2582272) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 252 E Cheltenham Avenue is currently listed for $295,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 252 E Cheltenham Avenue? 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.

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