What a beauty! Classic brick colonial in Phoenixville in a "Hometown USA" setting. This charming home has all of the character of yesterday, but the modern updates of today. Features include a beautiful living room with brick fireplace and built-in shelves, large formal dining room, modern kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, cozy breakfast room that leads to a covered patio style porch, first floor family sun room, finished basement that includes a cool recreation room and updated powder room. The second floor features three spacious bedrooms and a recently updated hall bathroom. The exterior includes an awesome screened in party porch, slate patio, vinyl fenced in level yard, and a two car detached garage. Other features include a new roof, updated Pella windows, and gorgeous hardwood floors with ribbon in-lay border. This home is a smart economical purchase with short walking distance to the shopping, restaurants, and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian Kane• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
•610-325-4100 (broker)
•mdadamo@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Rebecca Diamond• Keller Williams Main Line
Charming and quaint updated brick colonial in the Boro of Phoenixville. Short walk to shops, school and hospital. Wonderful corner lot, quiet street, two car detached garage. Newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, all new windows, newer hall bath, new carpet in sunroom and finished basement. Hardwood floors, brick fireplace, large screened in porch and covered patio off breakfast room. Truly a wonderful home, ready to move in and enjoy!
BRIGHT MLS #1003503209
Jun 25, 2003
Sold
$232,000
$128/sq ft
Apr 2, 2003
Listed
$232,000
$128/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT312022
Dec 18, 2002
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2002
Listed
$249,900
$138/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT169806
Jun 21, 2000
Sold
$184,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 16, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2000
Listed
$184,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,219 (+3.0%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2025
$7,007 (+3.4%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2024
$6,774 (+2.3%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2023
$6,624 (+1.5%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2022
$6,523 (+1.4%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2021
$6,430 (+4.2%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2020
$6,169 (+1.9%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2019
$6,055 (+2.9%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2018
$5,882 (+1.6%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2017
$5,792 (+2.5%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2015
$5,652 (+0.6%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2014
$5,616 (+1.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2013
$5,557 (+4.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2012
$5,336 (+2.0%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2011
$5,229 (+3.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2010
$5,072
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
Tax history for 7 Melvin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,219 (+3.0%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2025
$7,007 (+3.4%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2024
$6,774 (+2.3%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2023
$6,624 (+1.5%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2022
$6,523 (+1.4%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2021
$6,430 (+4.2%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2020
$6,169 (+1.9%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2019
$6,055 (+2.9%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2018
$5,882 (+1.6%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2017
$5,792 (+2.5%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2015
$5,652 (+0.6%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2014
$5,616 (+1.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2013
$5,557 (+4.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2012
$5,336 (+2.0%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2011
$5,229 (+3.1%)
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
2010
$5,072
$50,840 + $96,740
$147,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
1,808
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
1517 01170000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RI
Residential Infill District
The Residential Infill District includes areas that are essentially built out and the primary development objective is to maintain the existing neighborhood qualities and streetscape characteristics. New development will generally consist of the development of a single vacant lot. Existing development patterns and densities shall be used to guide/regulate new development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Group
Public service
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $96,740
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Patio(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 9,375 SQ FT
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,840
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,808
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $147,580
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $5,528
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service
Oil, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA
High School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA
School District Name: PHOENIXVILLE AREA
Location Information
Cross Street: CITY LINE AVE
Directions: From Route 23 & Route 29, South on 29 to a left on City Line to left on Melvin.
Municipality: PHOENIXVILLE BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,808
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Chester County
APN: 1517 01170000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Phoenixville Early Learning Center
Public K-1 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Phoenixville Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Phoenixville, PA • 19460
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$542,000 – $656,000
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