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Property Description
Gorgeous twin home in the Holmesburg section of Far Northeast Philadelphia featuring three bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, finished basement. With its very own drive-way or on-street parking, there is space for multiple cars. Enter into the house through a street-facing basement door or a small set of stairs on the side of the property opening into the living room. The main level features a Galley Eat-in Kitchen, Formal dining room, an expansive living room with Updated Sliding Glass doors to the large covered rear patio which is neatly tucked into the Fully fenced yard with room to place storage shed or an above ground pool too. The Lower-level recreation room has a tv/play area, closet storage and leads to the utility/laundry/garage areas or exits to the driveway too. Some updated windows, doors, fixtures along with Gas heat/cooking, Central AC, newly refinished hardwood flooring. This home sits on a welcoming block and has been lovingly maintained for decades. Easy access to public transportation and shopping centers. This is your chance to own a home in the heart of a highly sought after area.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2738 Maxwell St
General
- Price: $275,000
- Taxes: $1,526 (2005)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2268732
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 882 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
- Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: 19136 (19136)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: COTTAGE GREEN
- Cross Streets: Ashton Road
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Cable TV Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,602
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,602 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,152 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 450 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Good, Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,174
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $238.72
- Tax w/Assessment: $18,464
- Tax Amount: $1,526
- Tax Year: 2005
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 263
Listed by KW Empower, Luis Luciano
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Schools
Schools serving 2738 Maxwell St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pollock Robert B School 3001 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 | K-7 | 1.6 mi |
Lincoln High School 3201 Ryan Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 2738 Maxwell St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/18/2023
Sold
$275,000
—
Public Record
8/19/2023
Listed
$275,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2738 Maxwell St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,075
—
$291,100
—
2024
$4,075
87%
$291,100
24%
2023
$2,177
9%
$235,500
100%
2021
$1,992
-8%
-100%
2023
$2,177
-17%
$190,500
2%
2020
$2,622
6%
$187,300
6%
2019
$2,469
6%
$176,400
6%
2018
$2,326
—
$166,200
—
2017
$2,326
22%
$166,200
—
2016
$1,907
-14%
$166,200
—
2015
$2,227
—
$166,200
—
2014
$2,227
15%
$166,200
738%
2013
$1,939
—
$19,840
—
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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2738 Maxwell Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136 (MLS# PAPH2268732) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2738 Maxwell Street is currently listed for $275,000 and was received on August 19, 2023. Want to learn more about 2738 Maxwell Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

