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226 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

$1,675,000

0.29 Acres
Land
Schools Nearby

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeVacant Land
ViewCity
MLS #PAPH2162638
Lot Size0.29 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 226 W Chelten Ave

Prime development parcel in Germantown, one of the fastest-growing submarkets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This site is fully entitled (all plans and permits included) to build 46 market-rate apartments atop 750 SF of ground floor commercial space and 10 parking spaces with a panoramic rooftop terrace showcasing views of the Wissahickon Woods. 6 studios, 32 1bd and 8 2bd units create a diverse unit mixture. The total building size is 43,245 SF throughout 5-storeys. There are multiple new developments progressing along the Avenue and local favorites Weavers Way Grocery and Ultimo Coffee are just a short stroll away, as is the Chelten Avenue Septa regional rail line (Chestnut Hill West) which connects directly into Center City and University City. Jefferson University, Germantown Friends School and William Penn Charter (3 highly- esteemed local schools) are each less than 5 minutes away. The area is exploding with positive growth driven by surging rental, retail and investment demand. Enquire within for PPP (plans, pro forma, permits). FULL 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT.

Property Details

Property Features

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 448-3744
  • Listing Agent: Ryan J McManus

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: City

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.29 Acres

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Samuel Fels High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School, Public District Grades 5-8
  • James R. Lowell Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: FROM LINCOLN DRIVE TURN ONTO WISSAHICKON AVENUE THEN TURN ONTO CHELTEN AVENUE. PROPERTY IS ON RIGHT HAND SIDE APPROX. 2.5 BLOCKS NORTH.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,675,000

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,669
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$257.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

55

# of Sold Homes

753

226 W Chelten Ave vs Philadelphia

553 DAYS ON ROCKET

+498 Days

$1,675,000

+$1.4M More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.4M more than the Median Sold Price in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2162638

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 448-3744
  • Listing Agent: Ryan J McManus

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Aug 26, 2021Home Sold
$69,000
Apr 15, 2005Home Sold
$325,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,669 -
2019$1,668$119,200
2018$1,621$115,800
2017$1,305$93,200

History based on county public records data.

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7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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4
/10
  • James R. Lowell Elementary School

  • 450 W Nedro Ave

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

Middle School

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6
/10
  • Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School

  • 201 E Olney Ave

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-8

High School

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4
/10
  • Samuel Fels High School

  • 5500 Langdon St

  • 1.81 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,929. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Living In East Oak Lane, Philadelphia

What type of housing is available in East Oak Lane, Philadelphia?

In East Oak Lane, about one third of dwellings are townhouses, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This part of Philadelphia offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this neighborhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Most of the housing growth in this part of Philadelphia happened pre-1960.

Is East Oak Lane, Philadelphia a good place to live?

The character of East Oak Lane is exemplified by its calm environment. This part of Philadelphia is quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is easy to reach green spaces from most locations within the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Are things conveniently located in East Oak Lane, Philadelphia?

In this neighborhood, locals will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools by walking. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. When it comes to food, it is usually feasible for house buyers in this part of the city to purchase their groceries on foot. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes.

What does the transportation in East Oak Lane, Philadelphia look like?

East Oak Lane provides house buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. This part of the city features a very good public transit infrastructure due to a few nearby bus lines. Commuting by car is also easy in this area because finding a place to park isn't generally too bothersome. East Oak Lane is especially conducive to walking; most common errands can be run without the use of a car, and many businesses are reasonably nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 226 W Chelten Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 226 W Chelten Ave property is $1,675,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 226 W Chelten Ave is land located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 226 W Chelten Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 226 W Chelten Ave are:
James R. Lowell Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Samuel Fels High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,669 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on August 26, 2021 for $69,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How much acreage is this property?

The property 226 W Chelten Ave is 0.29 acres.
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Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19144›226 W Chelten Ave

This home is located at 226 W Chelten Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the East Oak Lane neighborhood. This home sits on a 0.29 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 22, 2022 and is currently priced at $1,675,000.

In February 2024 more than 152 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 151 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 450 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 4.3% between January 2024 and February 2024. While the average time on the market in February 2024 was 55 days, the median list price was $257,378.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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