For Sale34d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
279 W Sheldon St
Philadelphia, PA, 19120 • Olney • Philadelphia County
$284,900
$168/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,696Sqft
0.02 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
None Available
Olney
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 34 days ago · 237 views · 8 saves
Market activity
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34 days on market
Established listing
$168/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1930 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newly renovated, beautifully updated home, and corner property as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,744/month
Principal & Interest$1,364
Property Tax$285
Insurance$95
Down payment20% ($56,980)
3%50%
Est. 5.98% rate · 30yr fixed · $227,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1930
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingNone
Lot1,040 sqft
Days on Zillow34 Days
Price/sqft$168
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleOther
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull
Lot1,040 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOlney
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$2,249
Parcel422204600
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market34
Est. value$282,800
Est. rent$2,022/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$168
On marketMar 6, 2026
PostedMar 6, 2026
Last sold$135,000
MLS updatedMar 13, 2026
Tour days9
Views237
Favorites8
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
2 schools rated nearby
4
Morrison Andrew J School
Elementary • Public • K-8
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19120
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Sale$284,900$168Bright MLS
Jun 13, 2025Sold$135,000$80Bright MLS
Jun 7, 2025Pending Sale$135,000$80Bright MLS
May 15, 2025Pending Sale$119,900$71Bright MLS
May 3, 2025Listed For Sale$119,900$71Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$284,900
Mar 6, 2026•$168/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$135,000
Jun 13, 2025•$80/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$135,000
Jun 7, 2025•$80/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$119,900
May 15, 2025•$71/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$119,900
May 3, 2025•$71/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,249$160,700
Apr 10, 2024$1,565$111,800
Apr 10, 2023$1,565$111,800
Apr 10, 2022$1,200—
Apr 10, 2021$1,200—
Apr 10, 2018$1,116—
Apr 10, 2017$1,116—
Apr 10, 2016$1,110—
Apr 10, 2015$1,110—
Apr 10, 2014$1,110$79,300
Apr 10, 2012$1,063$10,528
Apr 10, 2011—$10,528
Apr 10, 2010—$10,528
Apr 10, 2009—$10,528
Apr 10, 2008—$10,528
Apr 10, 2007—$10,528
Apr 10, 2006—$10,528
Apr 10, 2005—$10,528
Apr 10, 2004—$10,528
Apr 10, 2003—$10,528
Apr 10, 2002—$9,536
Apr 10, 2000—$9,024
Apr 10, 1999—$7,648
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Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
Philadelphia
Nearby zip codes
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