252 E Cheltenham Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19120

$295,000
Price
3
Beds
1,296 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
1,296
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to this sun-filled, lovingly maintained home with modern updates throughout, ideally located at 252 Cheltenham Ave in East Oak Lane. Fresh neutral paint, new vinyl flooring, and recessed lighting create a bright, cohesive feel, while opened dividing walls between the kitchen and dining room enhance the open flow—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen shines with marble countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a private ensuite...Welcome to this sun-filled, lovingly maintained home with modern updates throughout, ideally located at 252 Cheltenham Ave in East Oak Lane. Fresh neutral paint, new vinyl flooring, and recessed lighting create a bright, cohesive feel, while opened dividing walls between the kitchen and dining room enhance the open flow—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen shines with marble countertops and high-end appliances. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a private ensuite bath, complemented by two generously sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The partially finished walkout basement offers flexible space for a recreation area and includes a new GE washer and dryer. Added peace of mind comes with a Ring and Google camera system covering the front and rear of the home. Set in a quiet, green area near Tookany Creek, this home is minutes from the Melrose Park train station, Helen G. Sturgess Park, and an array of excellent nearby restaurants—putting convenience, nature, and neighborhood charm right at your doorstep. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
  1. Listed by James F Caraway • Redfin Corporation
    P: (215)-917-0933 james.caraway@redfin.com

Property Details for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

Tax ID Number
611473200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 01:15 AM

Property Details for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2582272
Days on Market22
Taxes$3,849 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,795 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Location

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Building Information for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1965Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,795 SF

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Property Information for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19120 (19120)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $275,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $220,000
  • City Town Tax: $1,693
  • Land Assessed Value: $55,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 209
  • School Tax: $2,155
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished
Room 11
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,296.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18.00 x 107.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1333441
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2582272

$295,000—
Aug 31, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$272,000—
Aug 24, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518082069

$272,000

+11.8% / yr

Jul 18, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

—
Jun 25, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$275,000—
Jun 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$289,900—
Jul 10, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673530519

$192,000—
Jul 3, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$192,000—
May 19, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

—
May 4, 2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$209,999—
Apr 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$219,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2582272

$295,000
08/31/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$272,000
08/24/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518082069

$272,000

+11.8% / yr

07/18/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

—
06/25/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$275,000
06/07/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2245000

$289,900
07/10/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673530519

$192,000
07/03/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$192,000
05/19/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

—
05/04/2020

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$209,999
04/11/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH888304

$219,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$55,000Additions$220,000Total$275,000
Tax Record2025$3,849 ($321 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,795 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1965ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN61-1-4732-00

Schools near 252 East Cheltenham Avenue

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Finletter Thomas K School
Public - PK to 8
Fels Samuel High School
Public - 9 to 12
Science Leadership Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Girls High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Finletter Thomas K School
PublicPK to 8

Fels Samuel High School
Public9 to 12

Science Leadership Academy
Public9 to 12

Girls High School
Public9 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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More information about 252 East Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120

252 East Cheltenham Avenue is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19120. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2026 by Redfin Corporation, it's currently listed at $295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 22 days and was last sold on August 31, 2023. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Finletter Thomas K School, Fels Samuel High School and Science Leadership Academy. 252 East Cheltenham Avenue is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,296 sqft townhouse built in 1965.

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