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3842 Melon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

$239,900

Home List Price

$2,849*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,117 SqFt
$215/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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3842 Melon St, Philadelphia$239,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,849*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
ViewCity
MLS #PAPH2338514
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 3842 Melon St

JUST LISTED is this fully-renovated Mantua (University City adjacent) townhome close to Penn Presby Hospital, Drexel & UPenn campuses & major arteries. (SELLER WILL CONSIDER CONCESSION towards 1Yr. RATE BUY-DOWN to aid in affordability, with full-price offer! See your lender for terms of your loan). This townhome has been fully RENOVATED, RECONFIGURED & REIMAGINED in 2023-2024 with all necessary permits opened & all final inspections passed. Permits properly closed out. No shortcuts taken here! The final product boasts EVERYTHING NEW including 3 bedrooms, 2 FULL BATHS, New Electric, New Plumbing & HVAC, New Roof with warranty and new exterior smooth stucco facade & rear fenced yard. The home includes a 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM/FLEXROOM & 1ST FLOOR FULL BATH! Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, new drywall and exposed brick refinished walls throughout, new ceilings and new Open Floor Plan. There's new SS appliances, new fixtures and lighting throughout as well. TWO LARGE 2ND FLOOR BEDROOMS and a HUGE 2ND FLOOR BATH with Convenient 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY closet finish out this beautiful home. This home is fully renovated so any additional lender, municipal, state & federal inspection requirements or certifications are the responsibility of the buyer. Seller prefers use of Infinity Settlement Agency.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,117 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: HomeSmart Realty Advisors
  • Office Phone: (215) 604-1191
  • Listing Agent: Sharonn E Thomas-Pope

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile/Brick
  • Interior: Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: City

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • West Philadelphia High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Morton McMichael School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Please use gps for best results

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $239,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $215/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $676
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$257.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

54

# of Sold Homes

923

3842 Melon St vs Philadelphia

26 DAYS ON ROCKET

-28 Days

$239,900

-$17.7K Less

$215/SqFt

+$20 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $17.7K less than the Median Sold Price and $20/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2338514

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: HomeSmart Realty Advisors
  • Office Phone: (215) 604-1191
  • Listing Agent: Sharonn E Thomas-Pope

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$676 -
2019$676$69,000
2018$676$92,700
2017$676$92,700

History based on county public records data.

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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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3
/10

  • Morton McMichael School

  • 3543 Fairmount Ave

  • 0.25 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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3
/10

  • West Philadelphia High School

  • 4901 Chestnut St

  • 1.17 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,536. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3842 Melon St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 3842 Melon St property is $239,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 3842 Melon St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 3842 Melon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 3842 Melon St are:
Morton McMichael School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
West Philadelphia High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $676 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 3842 Melon St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 3842 Melon St is 1,117 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 3842 Melon St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19104›3842 Melon St

This home is located at 3842 Melon St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19104 in the Mantua neighborhood. This 1,117 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $239,900.

In March 2024 more than 228 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 214 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 481 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 4.6% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 54 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $257,610.

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

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