$1,769 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2439592, Keyona Polk, Listing Office: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
$119,900 List price
279 W Sheldon St Philadelphia, PA 19120
$1,424
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full
1,696 sqft
0.02 acres
$71 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 279 W Sheldon St
Welcome to this large corner property with very high ceilings, plenty of cross ventilation and all rooms bathed in sunlight. Easy to show lockbox on fence next to front door. TLC and upgrading needed to fit your style. 4 bedrooms on second floor and 1 bedroom/office/store; check w/city for permits. Sold in its present condition; No repairs will be done. Basement's 8’ ceilings, making it spacious and perfect for conversion into a finished basement. The front room was a grocery store and has the potential to be a corner office, maybe a nail salon or beauty shop... the possibilities for extra income are vast!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,696 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2466422
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: On Street
- Exterior: Bump-outs
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $119,900
- Price/SqFt: $70
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,564
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: GPS
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,696 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2466422
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: The Virtual Realty of Pennsylvania
- Office Phone: (215) 600-3596
- Office Email: info@vrgpa.com
- Listing Agent: David R Gifford
- Agent Phone: (215) 669-5001
- Agent Email: wildwoodsurfsup@gmail.com
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Price information
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,800 | $1,564 |
| 2022 | $111,800 | $1,199 |
| 2021 | $- | $1,199 |
| 2020 | $85,700 | $1,199 |
| 2019 | $79,700 | $1,115 |
| 2018 | $79,300 | $1,110 |
| 2017 | $79,300 | $1,110 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Feltonville Intermediate School
Public District 3-5
0.7 mi
•238 E Wyoming Ave
4
James R. Lowell Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.8 mi
•450 W Nedro Ave
4
Cayuga Elementary Promise Academy
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•4344 N 5th St # 4358
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $35,600. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
34%
Single, with Kids
15%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Nissan
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 279 W Sheldon St
The listing price of 279 W Sheldon St property is $119,900.
The property 279 W Sheldon St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19120.
Active Listing: 279 W Sheldon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 279 W Sheldon St are: Feltonville Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), James R. Lowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cayuga Elementary Promise Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Andrew J. Morrison School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thurgood Marshall School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Olney Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Esperanza Cyber Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Philadelphia Learning Academy - North (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Esperanza Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,564 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 279 W Sheldon St has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 279 W Sheldon St is 1,696 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 279 W Sheldon St is 1930.
This home is located at 279 W Sheldon St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19120 in the Olney / Oak Lane neighborhood. This 1,696 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $119,900.
In April 2025 in Philadelphia, PA there were 49.7% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $291,214 and the average listing age was 88 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.