279 W Sheldon St

Philadelphia, PA 19120

$284,900
Price
4
Beds
1,696 Sq. Ft.
$168 / Sq. Ft.
1,696
Sq. Ft.
$168
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

New Renovation! Beautiful large corner property for sale, this spacious home offers 1,696 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The house has been newly renovated and is move-in ready. It features brand new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, two fully renovated bathrooms with new vanities, and thicker water proof Vinyl Flooring throughout the home. The property also includes two exterior entrances, one in the front and one in the back, It is strong potentials and...New Renovation! Beautiful large corner property for sale, this spacious home offers 1,696 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The house has been newly renovated and is move-in ready. It features brand new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, two fully renovated bathrooms with new vanities, and thicker water proof Vinyl Flooring throughout the home. The property also includes two exterior entrances, one in the front and one in the back, It is strong potentials and flexibility. The major upgrade includes a new water heater install in 2025, and Central Air installed in 2026. This is a very nice and comfortable home located in a convenience area close to schools, restaurants and shopping center. The building was previously used as a grocery store, which makes it especially suitable for conversion into a duplex or a mix-used property. With its corner location and existing commercial history, the first floor could easily be utilized as a retail shop or small business while the second floor serves as residential living space. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a neighborhood.
  1. Listed by Sarah Khim • Homestarr Realty
    P: (215)-433-5135 sarahkhim@kw.com

Property Details for 279 West Sheldon Street

Tax ID Number
422204600
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2026 11:16 PM

Property Details for 279 West Sheldon Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2591266
Days on Market54
Taxes$2,249 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Location

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Building Information for 279 West Sheldon Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1930Lot Size0.02 AC / 1,040 SF

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Property Information for 279 West Sheldon Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19145 (19145)
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: $160,700
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $128,560
  • City Town Tax: $989
  • Land Assessed Value: $32,140
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 7047
  • School Tax: $1,259
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,696.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 65.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1187459
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: None
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: sarahkhim.kw.com

Property History for 279 West Sheldon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2591266

$284,900—
Jun 13, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1882967020

$135,000—
Jun 13, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2466422

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2591266

$284,900
06/13/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1882967020

$135,000
06/13/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2466422

$135,000

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Public Records for 279 West Sheldon Street

Taxable ValueLand$32,140Additions$128,560Total$160,700
Tax Record2025$2,249 ($187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,696 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,696 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,040 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1930ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN42-2-2046-00

Schools near 279 West Sheldon Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Morrison Andrew J School
Public - K to 8
Olney High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morrison Andrew J School
PublicK to 8

Olney High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

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 279 West Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120

279 West Sheldon Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19120. This property was listed for sale on March 6, 2026 by Homestarr Realty, it's currently listed at $284,900. It has been on the market for a total of 54 days and was last sold on June 13, 2025. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Morrison Andrew J School, Olney High School and Widener Memorial School. 279 West Sheldon Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,696 sqft townhouse built in 1930.

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