Desirable Drexel Park Garden 18" Normandy Town/Row home. Located at end of street at cul-de'sac street. Front Patio w/ wrought-iron fence & gate. Hardwood floors throughout. Nicely maintained, Front Patio, Stained Glass door, In-wall & mirrored Arched cutouts, recessed radiators Open kitchen with stainless appliances. 2nd floor: 3 Bedrooms, main bedroom w/ exposed hardwood floors, 2 closets. Two additional bedrooms, newly carpeted. Hall tile bath w/ skylight & Hall linen closet. Finished basement for additional living space (family/bonus room); offers an enclosed private 1/4 bath, ample storage & closets. Wide gutters & silver coat roof. Laundry Room included washer/dryer, utility sink. Storage area with work bench, additional shelving & refrigerator, access to walk out exit to rear driveway parking and fenced yard. Lawn shed includes, lawn tools. 2 car parking in rear. No homes behind the block. New Front Lower shingle roof. Repointed brick exterior. Walk to public schools & Transportation & shopping. 10 Minutes to trendy Havertown eateries & shopping. 20 Minutes to center city and Philly Airport. Easy access to major roadways, Rte. 1 & Rte. 3. Hillcrest Elementry and Drexel Hill Middle School.
TownhomeProperty Type
1942Year Built
2,352 sq ftLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Eileen Williams• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
PRETTY AND PAMPERED. .AND PACKED W/ PIZZAZZ!This popular Drexel Park Gardens 18' Normandy row has all the"I want's"!Tucked away at the end of the street at a cul-de-sac, w/ no homes behind, it has good curb appeal. Thoughtful renovations & upgrades, delightful decor & modern wall colors really set this home apart. New lt fixtures and CF's, newer windows, recessed radiators, window AC's. Walk up the path at the front yard to the cement patio w/ W/ I rail. Relax here at the end of the day. The inviting blue steel door w/ lead glass insert opens to the vestibule entry to the LR, complete w/ just recently done, professionally finished hardwood flrs, double window w/ deep sill, coat closet and 2 signature arched cut-outs(w/ lights and glass shelves for your prized nic nacs). The DR and kitchen have that open look, due to the 1/2 wall w/ Corian There is a new chandelier here, CR & CM, as well as a double back window in the DR that looks out onto the fenced, shaded back yard w/ large barnboard redwood shed w/ double doors. There is a wide arch at the kitchen. Here you'll find S/S appliances, under counter & track lighting, white c/top, CT b/splash and an under counter home CD player. The Whirlpool top/bottom fridge is 4-5 yrs young. The DW is new as well. The steps to the 2nd fl show off white risers & wood treds. The MBR comes complete w/ 2 closets(one-a W/ I), CF, neutral w/ w, textured ceiling and Tiffany blue walls. BR #2,w/ hw flrs, CF & wide closet, is painted in turquoise. BR #3 has hw's and the walls are grey. The CT hall bath features a pedivan sink, white CT floor, skylight and open glass shelves. There is a linen closet in the hall. Wait till you see the amazing lower level!Get away from it all here in the expanded family room. Here you will find Berber carpeting, insulated walls painted in taupe, recessed lighting, a new, long slider window for natural light, two closets(one under the steps. .. and surround sound. You'll feel like you are in a movie theater!A bar under the window is a place to set up your electronics. Check out the 1/4 bath on this level w/ privacy window, new door and vinyl flr. In the back room, the floors have been sprayed, there is plenty of storage, an extra fridge, workbench, shelving, closet, an A/C, gas heater & water heater and 200 amp electric service. A steel door opens to 2-car parking out back and a sensor light over the door. The flat roof is silver coated, the gutters are extra wide and the brick has been pointed. FREE one year home warranty. Walk to shopping, eateries, transportation and schools.
BRIGHT MLS #PADE156594
Apr 22, 2005
Sold
$132,000
$81/sq ft
Mar 2, 2005
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2005
Listed
$132,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 1978
Sold
$35,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,483 (+3.2%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2025
$5,315 (+3.5%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2024
$5,135 (+1.0%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2023
$5,087 (+2.8%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2022
$4,950 (−25.8%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2021
$6,675 (+18.1%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2020
$5,654 (+1.8%)
$30,540 + $56,860
$87,400
2019
$5,554 (+1.2%)
$30,540 + $56,860
$87,400
2018
$5,490 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,347 (+1.8%)
2015
$5,253 (+3.0%)
2014
$5,099 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,915 (+6.4%)
2011
$4,619 (+5.9%)
2010
$4,360
Tax history for 714 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,483 (+3.2%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2025
$5,315 (+3.5%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2024
$5,135 (+1.0%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2023
$5,087 (+2.8%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2022
$4,950 (−25.8%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2021
$6,675 (+18.1%)
$28,000 + $93,430
$121,430
2020
$5,654 (+1.8%)
$30,540 + $56,860
$87,400
2019
$5,554 (+1.2%)
$30,540 + $56,860
$87,400
2018
$5,490 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,347 (+1.8%)
2015
$5,253 (+3.0%)
2014
$5,099 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,915 (+6.4%)
2011
$4,619 (+5.9%)
2010
$4,360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.