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$179,000

218 Roosevelt Blvd

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,792
Square Feet
0.05
Lot Size (acres)
1930
Year Built
201
Days On Market

Discover the endless potential of this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood. Being sold as-is, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for a buyer with vision to add their own style and updates. With a generous layout and great room sizes throughout, this home offers a strong foundation for renovation or long-term ownership. The property also features a full basement with an existing full bathroom that, once renovated, could become a major bonus feature and add even more functionality to this already large home. There is also a detached garage for added convenience and storage. One of the standout features is the huge backyard — a rare find in the city — offering endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play space, or future enhancements. Conveniently located near major highways, public transportation, shopping, schools, and parks, this home combines size, location, and potential. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to create a large Philadelphia home or an investor seeking your next project, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
10/05/2026
Listed By
Brett Rosenthal, 2673428001 · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, 2674358015
MLS#
PAPH2610158
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
218 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19120
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
OLNEY
Zip Code
19120

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1930
Style
Traditional
Building Area
1,792 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Levels
Two
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Detached, Off Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.05 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,792 sq. ft.
Total
1,792 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$179,000
Annual Taxes
$3,870

Schools

100/100
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
706
Parent reviews
1.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
98% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Black · 0% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 455-1300
96/100
Olney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
849
Student body
42% Black · 32% Hispanic / Latino · 16% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3790
71/100
Feltonville Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
517
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
73% Hispanic / Latino · 21% Black · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(215) 400-3730
55/100
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
73
Student body
75% Black · 18% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
116%
Phone
(267) 754-1400
55/100
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
739
Student body
88% Black · 6% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(267) 669-1450
53/100
Barton Clara School
Elementary · Grades KG–02 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
756
Student body
60% Hispanic / Latino · 24% Black · 11% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3720
52/100
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
226
Student body
86% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 2% White
Phone
(215) 967-9703
51/100
Olney High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,168
Student body
51% Hispanic / Latino · 39% Black · 5% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-4000

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
04/20/2026Listed for sale$179,000

Listed by Brett Rosenthal · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC · 2674358015

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2610158

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