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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$226Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Erin Rigo• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Listed by Michael McCann• KW Empower
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•irene@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with Frank Donato• RE/MAX Preferred - Malvern
Est. $2,361 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5240 Oleander Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2120076
Sep 23, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$226/sq ft
Aug 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2026
Price Changed
$425,000
$226/sq ft
Jul 23, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$239/sq ft
Jul 22, 2026
Coming Soon
$450,000
$239/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2032614
Oct 31, 2022
Sold
$399,000
$212/sq ft
Aug 31, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2022
Listed
$399,000
$212/sq ft
Aug 20, 2022
Coming Soon
$399,000
$212/sq ft
+27
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
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
+19
The house you've dreamed off, 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 updated kitchen, with cherrywood cabinets, dishwasher and garbage disposal, separate breakfast room and exit to yard. 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 (mostly protected by carpeting but exposed in the bedroom) and extra deep window sills throughout. There is a front entry one car garage with automatic garage door opener. Updates include a new gas furnace 2016, new roof 2017, updated electric 2016, replacement windows, new ceramic tile floor and shower base in master bath 2017, updated kitchen with new refrigerator.
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
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, Other, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $191,540
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 58.00 x 114.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $71,470
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,880
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $3,687
County Tax: $1,212
School Tax: $6,975
Tax Assessed Value: $263,010
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $11,875
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: UPPER DARBY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: East of Township Line Rd, turn right on Oleander Rd.
Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,880
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,013 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Delaware County
APN: 16110126400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Upper Darby Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
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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 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$457,000 – $553,000
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