Located on a picturesque, tree-lined street in the highly desirable Pilgrim Gardens neighborhood, this classic stone Colonial offers timeless appeal in a wonderful setting to call home. Situated on a spacious lot with a fenced backyard, deck, and patio, the property provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, play, or simply relaxing. Inside, the home features a traditional floor plan with a welcoming living room complete with a fireplace and bay window, a formal dining room overlooking the backyard, and an eat-in kitchen with direct access to the rear deck and patio. The second floor offers generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own private bath. The finished lower level features a built-in bar and provides flexible space for a recreation room, home office, gym, or playroom. An attached one-car garage adds everyday convenience. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, public transportation, Route 1, I-476, and Center City Philadelphia, this home offers the perfect combination of location, space, and classic charm in one of Drexel Hill's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Aronimink, located between Upper Darby and Springfield, is a residential and golf-adjacent Drexel Hill neighborhood with leafy streets and stone-and-brick colonials. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Aronimink Golf Club entrance along Township Line Road, where manicured greens meet a quiet, carriage-lane feel. Side streets show Tudor details, porch-front twins, and deep setbacks that shape a calm streetscape. For local culture, the Tower Theater anchors live shows nearby, while the Swedish Cabin at Karakung offers a small, historic counterpoint in the woods. Dining and coffee rituals cluster along Garrett Road at places like the longtime Pagano’s Market and Bar. Parks and trails at Naylors Run and Karakung add a wooded edge to the neighborhood grid.
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Market insights
5240 Oleander Rd · $425,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.4%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$425,000
Median sale price in this area is $560,661. (32% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Fully finished basement
Living area verified by assessor
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Heating & cooling
Baseboard hot water heating
Window air conditioning units
Natural gas fuel for heating and hot water
Exterior features
Yard with lot dimensions approximately 58 x 114
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached garage (1-car)
Driveway with space for 2 vehicles
Total of 3 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Stone construction
Block foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Natural gas available for heating and hot water
Electricity and solar
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Your search is over! The house you've dreamed of, on one of the prettiest streets in Pilgrim Gardens, stately nestled among the trees! This classic Drexel Hill stone colonial offers some special "builder" features. .. a hard-to-find master bathroom, separate breakfast room, and a basement with full oak staircase and hardwood floors! The well-designed flared staircase makes an instant statement when you enter and adds just the right amount of drama to the elegant living room, graced with a corner wood burning fireplace and bay windows. The formal dining room has bay windows overlooking the backyard and opens to the new kitchen (2020), with white cabinets, farmhouse sink, quartz countertop, stainless steel dishwasher, built in microwave, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and exit to yard. Exit the kitchen to a beautiful trex deck (2020) to enjoy your coffee/tea in the morning. Deck has lighting for evening gatherings as well. Walk off the deck to a spacious stone patio and a beautiful fenced in back yard (2018). The large master bedroom has double closets and an updated bath with stall shower. Two additional bedrooms and a hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The basement has a built-in bar, full staircase and oak floors, making it an excellent recreation room! There are beautiful hardwood floors and extra deep windowsills throughout. There is a front entry one car garage with automatic garage door opener. Updates include a new gas furnace 2016, new water heater 2021, new roof 2017, updated electric 2016, gutter guards, replacement windows, new ceramic tile floor and shower base in master bath 2017. Home is close to shopping, transportation, and restaurants. Easy access to center city Philadelphia, Media and beyond. Close proximity to 476 and route1. This is a must see! Very nice place to call home! Schedule your showing today!
TREND #7121443
Aug 17, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Aug 16, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 15, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 14, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Apr 23, 2018
Price Changed
$259,900
$138/sq ft
Feb 1, 2018
Listed
$275,000
$146/sq ft
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BRIGHT MLS #1005917275
Aug 17, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Aug 16, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 15, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 14, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2018
Sold
$250,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 7, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2018
Price Changed
$259,900
$138/sq ft
Feb 1, 2018
Listed
$275,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,875 (+3.2%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2025
$11,512 (+3.5%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2024
$11,123 (+1.0%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2023
$11,018 (+2.8%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2022
$10,722 (−25.8%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2021
$14,457 (+61.5%)
$71,470 + $191,540
$263,010
2020
$8,952 (+1.8%)
$54,890 + $83,500
$138,390
2019
$8,795 (+1.2%)
$54,890 + $83,500
$138,390
2018
$8,694 (+2.7%)
2017
$8,467 (+1.8%)
2015
$8,319 (+3.0%)
2014
$8,074 (+3.7%)
2013
$7,783 (+6.4%)
2011
$7,314 (+5.9%)
2010
$6,904
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
58 ft.
Lot depth
114 ft.
Lot size
7,013 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,880
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,880
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
16110126400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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 102° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Drexel Hill, PA • 19026
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5240 Oleander Rd
$422,934
$2,066 under list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $399K to $490K.