3847 Melon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Photo 1

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$215,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
965 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

**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

Full Property Details for 3847 Melon St

General

Sold For: $215,000
Taxes: $3,079 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2549668
Added to Site: 187 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.: $225.91
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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 965

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 270

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Schools

Schools serving 3847 Melon St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mcmichael Morton School 3543 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104	K-8	0.3 mi
West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	1.2 mi

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Price & Sales History for 3847 Melon St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/16/2026

Sold

$215,000

-1.38%

MLS

1/26/2026

Price Reduced

$218,000

-3.11%

MLS

12/11/2025

Price Reduced

$225,000

-4.21%

MLS

12/01/2025

Listed

$234,900

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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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3847 Melon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2549668) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $215,000 on March 16, 2026. This property was sold by Victor Strong from our Old City Office.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.

3847 Melon St Philadelphia, PA 19104