252 E Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 - Photo 1

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$285,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,296 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 252 E Cheltenham Ave

General

Sold For: $285,000
Taxes: $3,849 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2582272
Added to Site: 101 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11
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: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2

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, Main, 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

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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1296

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 209

Listed by Redfin Corporation, James F Caraway
Sold by Realty One Group Restore - BlueBell, Monique P Simpson

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Schools

Schools serving 252 E Cheltenham Ave

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 252 E Cheltenham Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/16/2026

Sold

$285,000

-3.39%

MLS

2/12/2026

Listed

$295,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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