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!
Sold for $135,000 on 06/13/25
$135,000
279 W Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
5beds
1,696sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
1,040 Square Feet Lot
$135,500 Zestimate®
$80/sqft
$1,792 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 05:10pm
Listed by:
David Gifford 215-669-5001,
The Virtual Realty of Pennsylvania
Bought with:
Sarah Khim, RS375125
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2466422

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bathroom 1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,696
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Bump-outs
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,040 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 65.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 422204600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Olney
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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$135,500
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$138,210