$393,881 - $463,000
RENTED JUL 15, 2025

253 Roxborough Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$249 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Pretzel Park
  • No HOA
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

About This Home

As of July 2025

Beautiful twin home for rent in Roxborough. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two-car rear alley parking, plus dry basement for storage. This 4 bedroom home has a large open floor plan as you enter. Living room with decorative fireplace mantel and dining room area with hanging light fixture. Nice accent lighting throughout, with an updated kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet storage. Behind kitchen is a half bathroom, as well as a mudroom with washer & dryer, and exit to backyard. Two stairwells, one from living room and one from kitchen, lead to landing on second floor that has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Follow stairs up to the third floor to find the fourth, largest bedroom. Entire home has beautiful refinished hardwood floors, with heated floors on first floor and quality white wooden blinds throughout. In addition, home has 4 zone heating, to allow for different temperatures in different zones.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Martin Rodriguez

KW Empower License #RS348037 Listed on: 06/23/2025

KW Empower

Last Renter's Agent

Martin Rodriguez

KW Empower License #RS348037 Listed on: 06/23/2025

KW Empower

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,344 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20.00 x 117.00

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Alley Access
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,350
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, internet, water
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Lease Term
  • Available 7/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 211097100

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Roxborough Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,551

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-07-01
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 2350.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Cable Tv, Cooking Fuel, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Internet, Water
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful twin home for rent in Roxborough. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two-car rear alley parking, plus dry basement for storage. This 4 bedroom home has a large open floor plan as you enter. Living room with decorative fireplace mantel and dining room area with hanging light fixture. Nice accent lighting throughout, with an updated kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet storage. Behind kitchen is a half bathroom, as well as a mudroom with washer & dryer, and exit to backyard. Two stairwells, one from living room and one from kitchen, lead to landing on second floor that has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Follow stairs up to the third floor to find the fourth, largest bedroom. Entire home has beautiful refinished hardwood floors, with heated floors on first floor and quality white wooden blinds throughout. In addition, home has 4 zone heating, to allow for different temperatures in different zones.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 253

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District Key: 803408593408
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: H40
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 117.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2344.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 211097100
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Close Date: 07/15/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2013
Sold by
Smith Doris Jean
Bought by
Ross Roger
Current Estimated Value
$418,720

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,250
Outstanding Balance
$78,526
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$346,550

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Cute Kate

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,365
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2008
Sold by
Heiser Joyce Ann
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2004
Sold by
Heiser Joyce Ann
Bought by
Heiser Joyce Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,500
Interest Rate
8.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1995
Sold by
Boyle Richard J and Boyle John L
Bought by
Heiser Joyce Ann and Hanson Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ross Roger $75,000 None Available
Cute Kate $135,123 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $153,000 None Available
Heiser Joyce Ann -- --
Heiser Joyce Ann $71,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ross Roger $112,250
Previous Owner Cute Kate E $132,500
Previous Owner Cute Kate $100,000
Previous Owner Cute Kate $128,365
Previous Owner Heiser Joyce Ann $21,850
Previous Owner Heiser Joyce Ann $130,000
Previous Owner Heiser Joyce Ann $82,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Rent $2,350 +11.9% --
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 Under Contract -- -- --
02/22/2021 02/22/21 For Rent $2,100 +5.0% --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Under Contract -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
12/13/2019 12/13/19 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Price Changed $2,000 -4.8% $1 / Sq Ft
11/25/2019 11/25/19 Price Changed $2,100 -4.5% $1 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 For Rent $2,200 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,551 $378,500 $75,700 $302,800
2024 $4,551 $378,500 $75,700 $302,800
2023 $4,551 $325,100 $65,020 $260,080
2022 $3,309 $280,100 $65,020 $215,080
2021 $3,939 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,939 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,802 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,267 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,267 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,847 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,726 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $233,400 $45,465 $187,935
2012 -- $17,888 $3,998 $13,890
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Martin Rodriguez

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Martin Rodriguez

    KW Empower

    (609) 226-9287

    2 in this area

    90 Total Sales

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  • Sochi Thomas

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sochi Thomas

    Compass RE

    (610) 329-3967

    2 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Sochi Thomas
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2497602

Bright MLS

APN: 211097100

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19128

253 Roxborough Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 253 Roxborough Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 since 23 June 2025 and is currently priced at $418,720. This property was built in 1900. 253 Roxborough Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Cook-Wissahickon School, Roxborough High School, and St. John the Baptist School.

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