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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,298 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 15 hours ago
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Steps from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School! Discover the perfect blend of location and fully renovated home offers exactly that, positioned directly across from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School-Dream come true for families. Beyon its incredible location, this home has been meticulously updated from top to bottom. Step inside to new floors and flesh paint that flow throughout, a brand-new kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, and luxurious new bathroom with granite vanity and tub/shower with glass door. The private, quiet backyard features a deck for relaxing. The expansive finished walk-out basement provides bonus living space with new tile and paint. With new roof completing this top-to-bottom upgrade, this is move-in ready home won't last long!

Full Property Details for 517 E Cheltenham Ave

General

  • Price: $269,000
  • Taxes: $2,490 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2595222
  • Updated: 3/17/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19120 (19120)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: LAWNCREST
  • Cross Streets: Risingsun Ave
  • Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories Description: Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,298
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,298 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,298 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,376
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 86.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $207.24
  • School Tax: $1,394
  • City/TownTax: $1,095
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $177,900
  • Tax Amount: $2,490
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1298

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 22

Listed by Cheltenham Realty, Pumsu Lim

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  • Pumsu Lim

    Cheltenham Realty

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Schools serving 517 E Cheltenham Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Franklin Benjamin School
5735 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120
K-80.1 mi
Fels Samuel High School
5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
9-120.7 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 517 E Cheltenham Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/17/2026
Listed
$269,000
82.37%
MLS
6/13/2025
Sold
$147,500
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Tax History for 517 E Cheltenham Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,490
128%
$177,900
—
2024
$1,090
39%
$177,900
31%
2023
$782
14%
$135,900
100%
2021
$684
-13%
-100%
2023
$782
-40%
$90,900
-3%
2020
$1,314
4%
$93,900
4%
2019
$1,261
—
$90,100
—
2018
$1,257
—
$89,800
—
2017
$1,257
50%
$89,800
—
2016
$837
-30%
$89,800
—
2015
$1,203
—
$89,800
—
2014
$1,203
-1%
$89,800
625%
2013
$1,210
—
$12,384
—
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