2228 Madison Square
Description
This historic home features 2 beds and 2 full baths and is located amongst the beautiful gardens… NO CARS!! Enjoy evenings...Welcome to 2228 Madison Square, a hidden gem known as The Garden Block!! Enjoy the walkability to Ultimo Coffee, Sidecar Bar & Grille, and Giant Heirloom Market. Also, in close proximity to restaurants, bars, and cafes on South Street and Graduate Hospital. Entering inside you’ll notice a wealth of natural light and original hardwood floors, high ceilings with original moldings.
This historic home features 2 beds and 2 full baths and is located amongst the beautiful gardens… NO CARS!! Enjoy evenings outside socializing with your neighbors all while viewing the endless gardens with hundreds of blooms from spring through fall, this is a lovely location!!! New roof in 2021 and new HVAC in 2020.
Need some storage space?? Well, the basement has a designated area for laundry and tons of storage space. Lastly, there is MORE outdoor space (fenced) outback.... enjoy morning coffee, grilling, or this back entrance allows you to pull your car up to your back door to unload groceries, etc. A 20-minute walk to CHOP, VA hospital, HUP, and Penn campus. With a walkable score of 94, a Biker's score of 98, a 5-minute walk to CVS, amazon store, Wawa, Fine wine and liquor store, dry cleaner, restaurants and SO MUCH MORE, 2228 Madison can't be beat!!!
Listing Agent
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$489,900
Avg days on market
12
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Philadelphia, PA
9 comparable properties found
$508,000
Sold 10/09/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,007
- Square Feet
- 0.01
- Acres
$560,000
Sold 05/04/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,042
- Square Feet
- 0.01
- Acres
$360,000
Sold 06/04/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,080
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$360,000
Sold 07/07/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 960
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$405,000
Sold 03/18/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,344
- Square Feet
- 0.01
- Acres
$525,000
Sold 06/03/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,088
- Square Feet
- 0.01
- Acres
$435,000
Sold 04/04/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,000
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$489,900
Sold 05/12/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,120
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$500,000
Sold 12/02/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,088
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
Location
Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
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1Property Information for 2228 Madison Square
- Taxes: $4,902 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Philadelphia County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 3%
- Tax ID Number: 302117500
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: GRADUATE HOSPITAL
- Subdivision: GRADUATE HOSPITAL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- Cross Street: 23rd St
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,080.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1925
- Lot Size: 0.02 AC / 667 SF
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19146 (19146)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $350,200
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $250,043
- City Town Tax: $2,212
- Land Assessed Value: $100,157
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: O30
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 45
- School Tax: $2,689
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,080.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,080.00
- Total SQFT: 1,080.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Poured Concrete
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 27.00 x 25.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1063198
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Parking Features: Unassigned
- Interior Features: Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s), Primary Bath(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=7rGhK2U9hwg
- Spa: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 2228 Madison Square
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495346878 | $475,000 | +3.8% / yr |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | $475,000 | — |
| May 23, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | — | |
| May 23, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | — | |
| May 16, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | $465,000 | — |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000579527 | $379,900 | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #609294857 | $399,000 | +1.4% / yr |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000321099 | $399,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000321099 | — | |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000321099 | $399,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009769184 | $359,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009769184 | $369,000 | — |
| Aug 17, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240486556 | $345,000 | +52.3% / yr |
| Aug 17, 2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | $345,000 | — |
| Jul 27, 2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | — | |
| May 8, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | $359,900 | — |
| May 7, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000588173 | $369,000 | — |
| Mar 21, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000588173 | $369,900 | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000579527 | $379,900 | — |
| Mar 10, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000570569 | $379,900 | — |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000570569 | $379,900 | — |
| Sep 29, 2006 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | $237,500 | — |
| Sep 27, 2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240340383 | $237,500 | — |
| Sep 12, 2006 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | — | |
| Aug 17, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | $269,900 | — |
| Sep 30, 2002 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | $136,000 | — |
| Sep 12, 2002 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | — | |
| Aug 28, 2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | $129,900 | — |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | $96,000 | — |
| May 10, 2001 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | — | |
| Mar 26, 2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | $94,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495346878 | $475,000 +3.8% / yr |
| 07/11/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | $475,000 |
| 05/23/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | — |
| 05/23/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | — |
| 05/16/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2116908 | $465,000 |
| 04/03/2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000579527 | $379,900 |
| 10/27/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #609294857 | $399,000 +1.4% / yr |
| 10/27/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000321099 | $399,000 |
| 09/14/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000321099 | — |
| 09/13/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000321099 | $399,000 |
| 12/01/2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009769184 | $359,000 |
| 08/14/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009769184 | $369,000 |
| 08/17/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240486556 | $345,000 +52.3% / yr |
| 08/17/2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | $345,000 |
| 07/27/2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | — |
| 05/08/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH135364 | $359,900 |
| 05/07/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000588173 | $369,000 |
| 03/21/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000588173 | $369,900 |
| 03/13/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000579527 | $379,900 |
| 03/10/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000570569 | $379,900 |
| 12/29/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000570569 | $379,900 |
| 09/29/2006 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | $237,500 |
| 09/27/2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240340383 | $237,500 |
| 09/12/2006 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | — |
| 08/17/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH151062 | $269,900 |
| 09/30/2002 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | $136,000 |
| 09/12/2002 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | — |
| 08/28/2002 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH274132 | $129,900 |
| 06/25/2001 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | $96,000 |
| 05/10/2001 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | — |
| 03/26/2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH325724 | $94,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2228 Madison Square
Schools near 2228 Madison Square
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy PublicK to 8 | ||
Creative And Performing Arts High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Academy At Palumbo Public9 to 12 | ||
Gamp Public5 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 2228 Madison Square, Philadelphia, PA 19146 | $475,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,080 | 667 |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,096 | 667 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 646 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 646 | |
$339,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 646 | |
$299,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,746 | 1,140 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 667 | |
$750,000 | – | – | 4,864 | – | |
$287,500 | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 646 | |
$43,000 | 3 | 1 | – | 650 | |
– | – | – | 2,278 | 1,140 | |
$371,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,080 | 646 | |
$25,000 | 5 | 2 | – | 1,140 | |
$250,000 | – | – | 2,484 | – | |
$482,500 | 2 | 3 | – | 646 | |
$245,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,324 | 960 |
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