236 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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OFF MARKET

$183,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,190 sqft

236 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Olney
Est. Refi. Payment $1,173/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 8, 2024 for $160,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$184K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$18K (+10.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$24K (+14.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +125% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$184K
August 2026$183K
July 2026$186K
June 2026$185K
May 2026$187K
April 2026$185K
March 2026$184K
February 2026$183K
January 2026$185K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
222 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA
0.02
Townhouse
$164,990
10/03/25
3
1
1,190
5012 Ormes St, Philadelphia, PA
0.15
Townhouse
$200,000
06/08/26
3
1
1,280
4932 Gransback St, Philadelphia, PA
0.32
Townhouse
$169,900
08/28/26
3
1
1,200
5003 C St, Philadelphia, PA
0.21
Townhouse
$155,000
01/23/26
3
1
1,407
247 E Rockland St, Philadelphia, PA
0.23
Townhouse
$125,000
06/16/26
3
1
1,350
5008 Boudinot St, Philadelphia, PA
0.22
Townhouse
$195,000
04/03/26
3
1
1,464
5002 Ormes St, Philadelphia, PA
0.17
Townhouse
$100,000
05/19/26
3
1
1,280
252 E Albanus St, Philadelphia, PA
0.04
Townhouse
$227,350
11/04/25
3
2
1,068
317 E Rockland St, Philadelphia, PA
0.23
Townhouse
$230,000
04/10/26
3
1
1,302

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
211 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.03
-
2
-
1,188
Off Market
205 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.04
$244,300
3
2
1,188
Off Market
227 W Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.02
$105,000
3
1.5
1,120
For Sale
222 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.02
$166,900
3
1
1,190
Off Market
238 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.00
$192,100
3
1.5
1,190
Off Market
310 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.02
$130,000
3
1
1,220
For Sale
209 W Duncannon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.09
$265,000
2
2
1,200
Recently Sold
252 E Albanus St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.04
$229,700
3
2
1,068
Off Market
210 E Albanus St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.08
$272,600
2
-
1,248
Off Market
4976 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.10
$231,200
3
1
1,440
Off Market
157 E Duncannon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
0.12
$211,800
3
1
1,396
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 236 E Sheldon St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1935
1,190 sqft
$154/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Well maintained house! The property is perfect for a first-time home buyer! You can qualify for the Philly First which is $10,000 towards closing cost, in addition there is an additional $2,000 from the Urban League. Buying this house may cost you very little.!
236 E Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,190 sqft townhouse in Olney, built in 1935. It last sold for the $160,000 asking price on May 8, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $183,500, with a rent estimate of $1,546/month.
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Francisco Michaud, (267) 250-8489
KW Empower
Bought with: Rhiasheem Singleton, (267) 571-1685, Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PAPH2305342

Home Details for 236 E Sheldon St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1190 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Wall Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Doors
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Built In,On Street,Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1190 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: AirLite
Building
Construction Materials: MasonryNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 421163600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $160,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun May 12 2024Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: PHILADELPHIACommunity: Olney
School Information
Elementary School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaJr High / Middle School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaHigh School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1190 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1124 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: VA Loan, Conventional, FHA

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PAPH2305342Municipality: PHILADELPHIAAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1190

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2305342
Sold
$160,000
Apr 23, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2305342
Pending
$160,000
Feb 23, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2305342
Contingent
$160,000
Feb 9, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2305342
PriceChange
$160,000
Price decreased by 5%
Feb 1, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2305342
PriceChange
$169,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Philadelphia

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$272K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$210
$8MoM
Available listings
5878
66MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Olney
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What Locals Say about Olney

At least 651 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say car is needed

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say parking is easy

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  • Zalyonsden
    "Block parties,walking distance to malls. Parks and"
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  • sharney richburg Thomas
    "I love dogs but I would love to see dog owners clean up after their pets but where I live I don’t see dogs popping in on the streets."
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  • sm
    "I love this area. it was very convenient for me. shopping stores laundromat. Wendy's restaurant, Hibachis, Rita's water ice, Family Dollar, Shoprite, and many more. Everything was walking distance. "
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  • 8dnvhrb42n
    "It has a pnc across the street from the houses and very quiet street cleaning every Thursday. And it’s near a lot of good food places."
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  • Naomi Ruiz
    "This particular area has direct access to the community transit so I have ways getting around a lot easier. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Keep and eye on your children. There are some safe blocks in this area. Then you can turn the corner and they fight and shoot every other day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "scary a lot of robbery and killings going on in this neighborhood must be very careful walking and always check your surroundings"
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood is a great place to commute to get to all transportion to all bues and subway and the El train and to the out skirts of Philadelphia "
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  • Trulia User
    "The bus ride is okay. It is everything needed to get to point a to b. Septa cards help and have the ability to prepay."
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  • Trulia User
    "Car shows to cookouts for you or your family. A warm urban community, and like anything- it is what you make it"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see my neighbors walking their dog all the time there is a playground with a field nearby so many of the neighbors walk their dog to the playground. "
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  • Trulia User
    "a nice place to live, shop, or eat. Noone hanging out all night or no loud music. been living here for over 10 years playing. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to Roosevelt blvd. Near public transportation and traffic if driven is pretty minimal I would say."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's clean. I'm only visiting but I'm sure my dogs would love it here. prime place to live. I like it a lot"
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  • Trulia User
    "the schools and parks are nice and alot of close stores and stuff to do. close to transportation. a little nosey. can be dangerous. get hospitality and close to er"
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  • Trulia User
    "People do not maintain the area clean. The neighborhood is dangerous to walk around with your dogs due to drugs and shootings. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 8 years I like it has good transportation,shopping very convenient"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood but watch out. The gentrification of north philadelphia is driving the drugs and crime this way! "
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  • Trulia User
    "very easy just have to be home at a certain time or else I have a hard time finding a parking space. ses like everyone in my area drives a car.."
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to public transportation, close to the highway, nearby grocery stores, parks and playgrounds. "
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  • Gloria h.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 23 yrs. It's a nice neighborhood with many stores near by. it's also nice and quiet."
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  • Trulia User
    "The SEPTA route needs improvement they don't come often enough. The schools are very good but we need a middle and high school. I enjoy the people in this area. They are very friendly."
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  • Amanda
    "There Are not many dogs in this neighborhood So people should go to the dog park if they would like to meet other dog owners"
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  • Trulia User
    "It went down over the years not ever ty body respects each other in the neighborhood anymore that’s why I wanna move out of here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Every neighbor has a different breed of dog from small dogs to big dogs. There are two large parks where your dog can run around and play . Everyone is pet friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "Can take my kids outside to play. Nice neighbors but some are nosey. Been here for years and easy to get arounds and have lots of stores "
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  • Trulia User
    "Don’t see dogs poop on your side walk. People clean up their dogs mess. You don’t see stray dogs roaming around."
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  • Trulia User
    "Nothing is unique about my neighborhood some of my neighbors do not care about other other neighbors "
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  • Lesle M.
    "Just be careful and watch what and where your children play and go. Our children are the future and our neighborhoods should be sacred and safe."
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  • Naomi R.
    "They need to be safe especially at night when walking around to have errands done. Or even to walk their own pets. Other than that, it’s a great neighborhood, a lot of stores nearby. "
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  • Dominique L.
    "Very quite area and drama free I love this neighborhood. Very friendly people and families. I loved the the fact it’s drama free and my son can grow up in a safe place without violence "
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  • Jennifer Q.
    "We have block parties and everyone pitches in. I love how friendly my neighborhood is but I don’t like how much trash there is. "
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  • L.G
    "If you can find a quiet block with no corner stores or away from high traffic areas where people linger, it’s an okay neighborhood. If you live on a “popping block” prepare for loud noise & trash outside constantly, not to mention crime. I live across from a corner store and there was a shooting yesterday. "
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  • Beatrice W.
    "Public schools here aren’t the best, of you have young children I would lol for charters or privates nearby"
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  • Sarina L. S.
    "The kids and the elderly I love watching the kids play and the elderly are so nice you see people helping our elders on the block sweeping there front and going the stores for the we have cook out and everyone share food from the grill no arguing everybody getting alone playing different games with the children in the neighborhood and we even offer food to people just walking Through the block"
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  • Jamie N.
    "Not a safe place to live due the crime rates here. Schools are not great with low test scores. People are aggressive and rude. People throw trash everywhere like they never even heard of a trash can. Car with loud exhaust sound drive through the neighborhood like it a race track. "
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  • Ladyscorp59
    "I have live here for 5years. And the neighbors are friendly.nice neighborhood. Transportation bus,subway."
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  • Serina W.
    "Your block literally is he determining factor of safety. My block(close to front and Olney) is beautiful, well maintained (the people on this block have been here a long time and are older (34+), and neighborly. I take safety precautions still because 3 blocks down and it is totally different 🤷🏿‍♀️. Basically do your research."
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  • Trulia User
    "Christmas new years and easter those the holiday you will see everybody come together . Other than that it is a clean neighborhood"
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  • Santiagochristopher80
    "I lived in the area about 13 years and still live here went to school out here and everything I like the area"
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Frequently asked questions about 236 E Sheldon St

  • What is 236 E Sheldon St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 236 E Sheldon St in Philadelphia, PA is $183,500.
  • What is the price history for 236 E Sheldon St?
    236 E Sheldon St in Philadelphia, PA last sold for $160,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Philadelphia a buyer's or seller's market?
    Philadelphia is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Philadelphia?
    The median sale price in Philadelphia is $272K. That is up $11.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 236 E Sheldon St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 236 E Sheldon St in Philadelphia, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 236 E Sheldon St have a garage?
    Yes, 236 E Sheldon St in Philadelphia, PA has an attached garage.

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