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Listing description

Character, Charm, and Endless Potential in Olney. Welcome to 221 Widener Street a light-filled, three-bedroom home packed with character, versatile living spaces, and incredible potential. Nestled on a vibrant, friendly block in Olney, this residence offers a classic Philadelphia layout designed for relaxing, entertaining, and outdoor enjoyment. Step up to the expansive front porch, the perfect vantage point for morning coffee or evening relaxation while cultivating your private front garden patch. Inside, the main level opens into a comfortable, welcoming living area that flows naturally into a dedicated dining space ideal for family dinners and weekend gatherings. At the heart of the main floor, the kitchen boasts soaring high ceilings that create an airy, spacious feel. Step through the back door onto your desirable rear deck, overlooking additional yard space below a secluded outdoor haven for summer barbecues, urban gardening, or unwinding under the stars. Expanded Living Space & Upper Level Finished Lower Level: The full, finished basement expands your functional living area, offering flexible space for a home media room, fitness hub, or workspace, complete with a convenient front half-bath. Restful Upper Retreat: Upstairs, discover three versatile, multi-sized bedrooms flooded with natural light and ready for your personal touch, alongside a full central bathroom.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 full bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,050 sq ft
Heating
Radiator
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1938

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.02 acres (1,028 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$157
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2652964
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
1 day

Interior features

Basement
Partially Finished
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Slab

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
OLNEY

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
15.00 x 69.00
Zoning
RSA5

Included in the sale

Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2026Listed for sale$165,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$180,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$165,000
County assessment implies
$149,777

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
5918 MALTA ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120July 2026$205,0003/11,058$284,644
5247 RORER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120July 2026$220,0003/11,120$283,660
528 GENEVA AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120July 2026$128,0003/31,140$86,444
5813 N 7TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120July 2026$225,0003/11,140$282,661
7847 WILLIAMS AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150July 2026$275,0003/21,104$217,708
4733 LANSING ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136July 2026$186,0003/21,046$148,348

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $1,977 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$33,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,041/mo

Principal & interest
$828
Property taxes
$165
Home insurance (est.)
$48

Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Philadelphia City

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: July 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM EDT

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