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Property Description
New Renovation!!! Beautiful large corner property for sale, this spacious home offers 1,696 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The house has been newly renovated and is move-in ready. It features brand new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, two fully renovated bathrooms with new vanities, and thicker water proof Vinyl Flooring throughout the home. The property also includes two exterior entrances, one in the front and one in the back, It is strong potentials and flexibility. The major upgrade includes a new water heater install in 2025, and Central Air installed in 2026. This is a very nice and comfortable home located in a convenience area close to schools, restaurants and shopping center. The building was previously used as a grocery store, which makes it especially suitable for conversion into a duplex or a mix-used property. With its corner location and existing commercial history, the first floor could easily be utilized as a retail shop or small business while the second floor serves as residential living space. Don't miss this great opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 279 W Sheldon St
General
- Price: $259,900
- Taxes: $2,249 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2591266
- Updated: 5/20/2026
- Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19145 (19145)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: GPS,
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: Central
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,696
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,696 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,696 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,040
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 65.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $153.24
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,259
- City/TownTax: $989
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $160,700
- Tax Amount: $2,249
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1696
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 7047
Listed by Homestarr Realty, Sarah Khim
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Schools
Schools serving 279 W Sheldon St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Morrison Andrew J School 5100 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0 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 279 W Sheldon St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/20/2026
Price Increased
$259,900
4%
MLS
5/06/2026
Price Reduced
$249,900
-12.29%
MLS
3/06/2026
Listed
$284,900
111.04%
MLS
6/13/2025
Sold
$135,000
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Public Record
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 279 W Sheldon St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,249
—
$160,700
—
2024
$2,249
87%
$160,700
100%
2021
$1,200
-23%
-100%
2023
$1,565
30%
$111,800
30%
2020
$1,200
8%
$85,700
8%
2019
$1,116
1%
$79,700
1%
2018
$1,110
—
$79,300
—
2017
$1,110
—
$79,300
—
2016
$1,110
4%
$79,300
—
2015
$1,063
—
$79,300
—
2014
$1,063
3%
$79,300
653%
2013
$1,029
—
$10,528
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 279 W Sheldon St
279 W Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2591266) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 279 W Sheldon Street is currently listed for $259,900 and was received on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 W Sheldon Street? 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.

