Welcome to 5248 Reservation Rd, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial in the desirable Pilgrim Gardens neighborhood of Drexel Hill. This charming home blends classic character with modern updates, creating a warm and inviting space for comfortable living. Natural light fills the spacious interior, where the great room and formal living room—featuring a cozy fireplace—offer the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The updated kitchen, complete with a wet bar, flows seamlessly into the dining room. A convenient first-floor powder room adds to the thoughtful layout. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat with a fully renovated ensuite bath, while three additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family or guests. An attached garage offers direct access to a partially refinished basement, perfect for storage or additional living space. Outside, the fenced-in backyard is a private haven for outdoor enjoyment. With walkable access to Pilgrim Gardens Shopping Center, Aronimink Swim Club, Pilgrim Park, and Darby Creek Trail, plus easy commuting via Route 476, public transit, and proximity to Philadelphia International Airport (20 min) and Center City (30 min), this home is truly a gem in a prime location.
Look no further! Beautiful stone and brick colonial home featuring 4 beds and 2 1/2 baths. Located on a secluded and quiet street in the sought-after Pilgrim Gardens section of Aronimink Estates in Drexel Hill. You will fall in love with The Great room addition with French doors, vaulted ceiling, exposed brick wall that leads out to your fenced-in backyard featuring a paver patio with mature landscaping with native plantings and perennials. Current owners have lovingly updated this home while maintaining the original charm. During their ownership, they have upgraded the windows, renovated the kitchen, installed a new outdoor paver patio, replaced the roof gutters and downspouts, rebuilt the chimney, replaced the HVAC, hot water heater and so much more! You have to see the home in person to appreciate the floor plan, openness, and square footage! Walk to Pilgrim Gardens shopping center and Aronimink Swim Club. Access to Pilgrim Park entrance to the Darby Creek Trail is across the street. Located minutes from 476, easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes to the airport, and 30 minutes to Center City Philadelphia
BRIGHT MLS #PADE118936
May 12, 2006
Sold
$325,000
$131/sq ft
Feb 11, 2006
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 2006
Listed
$325,000
$131/sq ft
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Architectural Digest comes to life in this 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bath, exquisitely decorated and beautifully renovated 2 story Colonial. It features a huge fireside Living Room, an even larger Great Room w/ 3 walls of windows and cathedral beamed ceiling, a fabulous Granite Kitchen with cream colored cabinets, stainless steel appliances and site finished hardwood floors and an open Dining Room with Granite wet bar. An oversized one car attached garge with direct access into basement, a 1st floor Powder Room , fenced rear yard, acclaimed Elem School and an incredibly convenient location make this a home not to be missed.
BRIGHT MLS #PADE194072
Jul 28, 2003
Sold
$250,000
$101/sq ft
Apr 8, 2003
Listing Removed
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Mar 20, 2003
Listed
$250,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE217564
Jun 5, 2001
Sold
$167,500
$68/sq ft
Feb 25, 2001
Listed
$167,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,833 (+3.2%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2025
$8,563 (+3.5%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2024
$8,273 (+1.0%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2023
$8,195 (+2.8%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2022
$7,975 (−25.8%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2021
$10,753 (+24.0%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2020
$8,672 (+1.8%)
$41,620 + $92,450
$134,070
2019
$8,520 (+1.2%)
$41,620 + $92,450
$134,070
2018
$8,422 (+2.7%)
2017
$8,203 (+1.8%)
2015
$8,059 (+3.0%)
2014
$7,822 (+3.7%)
2013
$7,540 (+6.4%)
2011
$7,086 (+5.9%)
2010
$6,689
Tax history for 5248 Reservation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,833 (+3.2%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2025
$8,563 (+3.5%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2024
$8,273 (+1.0%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2023
$8,195 (+2.8%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2022
$7,975 (−25.8%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2021
$10,753 (+24.0%)
$42,930 + $152,700
$195,630
2020
$8,672 (+1.8%)
$41,620 + $92,450
$134,070
2019
$8,520 (+1.2%)
$41,620 + $92,450
$134,070
2018
$8,422 (+2.7%)
2017
$8,203 (+1.8%)
2015
$8,059 (+3.0%)
2014
$7,822 (+3.7%)
2013
$7,540 (+6.4%)
2011
$7,086 (+5.9%)
2010
$6,689
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
6,708 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,156
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
16110138500
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Driveway, On Street, Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric