Fresh new look! Check out this amazing opportunity on the same block as La Salle University. Perfect for owner occupant or investor looking to create income through student housing, this 3 bedroom 1 bath home in East Germantown/La Salle University is located on a wonderful block bordering the Campus! Home has been cleaned out, floors refinished, and a fresh coat throughout making it move in ready for its new owner! Make your appointment today!
For sale
$179,000
2154 Elkins Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,184sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1912
1,120 Square Feet Lot
$179,900 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh coat throughoutFloors refinished
- 4 days |
- 159 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Ryan 267-549-7420,
Better Homes Regional Realty 2153220701
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2658504
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Dining room
- Level: Unspecified
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,744
- Total interior livable area: 1,184 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,184
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 70.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 171091800
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown (east)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,151
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$179,900
Estimated sales range
$171,000 - $189,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,796/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000+2.3%$151/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $175,000$148/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $175,000-2.2%$148/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Price change | $179,000-3.2%$151/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$156/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+5.4%$165/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listing removed | $185,000$156/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$156/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $190,000+137.5%$160/sqft |
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| 9/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,600-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/29/2020 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 6/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,800+44%$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Sold | $80,000-23.7%$68/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $104,900-2%$89/sqft |
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| 6/29/2017 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,250-13.8%$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2017 | Listing removed | $107,000$90/sqft |
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| 2/25/2017 | Pending sale | $107,000$90/sqft |
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| 2/16/2017 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 2/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $107,000+25.9%$90/sqft |
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| 2/7/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 1/6/2015 | Sold | $85,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,158 +32.1% | $154,200 +32.1% |
| 2024 | $1,634 | $116,700 |
| 2023 | $1,634 +35.5% | $116,700 |
| 2022 | $1,205 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,205 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,258 +7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,176 -6.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,254 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,254 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,254 +4.5% | $89,600 +1061.8% |
| 2012 | $1,201 | $7,712 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,712 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,712 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,712 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,712 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,712 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,168 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,168 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,168 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,528 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,528 +7.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,080 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,080 |
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Neighborhood: Logan
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennell Joseph SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Wagner Gen Louis Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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