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$225,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 965 Sq. Ft.
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**UPDATED 3 BED/1.5 BATH NEAR UNIVERSITY CITY**Located just minutes from the Universities, Hospitals, Lancaster Avenue and Center City this home is convenient to just about everything. Enter the open living/dining area and be welcomed by a spacious area with sturdy flooring, freshly painted walls and room for all your furnishings. The kitchen has granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a nice breakfast bar for informal meals and dining. For added convenience there is a half bathroom off the kitchen and a laundry closet with stackable washer and dryer. The rear patio will be a nice addition come Spring or grill all year round. The 2nd floor has 3 true bedrooms with good closet space just ready for creating personal sanctuaries. The hallway bath is modern with nice tile, vanity and shower/tub combination. Rounding out the home is a clean, dry basement which is good for storage. The location for the price can't be beat. Schedule your showing today or call for a private tour.

Full Property Details for 3847 Melon St

General

  • Price: $225,000
  • Taxes: $3,079 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2549668
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19104 (19104)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: MANTUA
  • Cross Streets: 38Th
  • Driving Directions: head down Melon St

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Case by Case Basis

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electric Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 965
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 965 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 965 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 763
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 13.00 x 61.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $233.16
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,724
  • City/TownTax: $1,354
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $220,000
  • Tax Amount: $3,079
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 965

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 270

Listed by KW Empower, Michael P Cohen and KW Empower, Emily K. Mishoe

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— 3847 Melon St —

  • Michael P Cohen

    KW Empower

  • Emily K. Mishoe

    KW Empower

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Schools serving 3847 Melon St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Mcmichael Morton School
3543 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
K-80.3 mi
West Philadelphia High School
4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-121.2 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 3847 Melon St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Price Reduced
$225,000
-4.21%
MLS
12/01/2025
Listed
$234,900
91.83%
MLS
4/14/2017
Sold
$122,450
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Tax History for 3847 Melon St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,080
—
$220,000
—
2024
$3,080
8%
$220,000
100%
2021
$2,857
19%
-100%
2023
$2,398
-16%
$171,300
-16%
2020
$2,857
70%
$204,100
70%
2019
$1,685
34%
$120,400
34%
2018
$1,260
—
$90,000
—
2017
$1,260
—
$90,000
—
2016
$1,260
4%
$90,000
—
2015
$1,206
—
$90,000
—
2014
$1,206
466%
$90,000
4036%
2013
$213
—
$2,176
—
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3847 Melon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2549668) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 3847 Melon Street is currently listed for $225,000 and was received on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 3847 Melon 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.

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