THE AFFORDABLE DREAM! Take the landlord off your payroll! This 3 BR, 1 BA 18"pointed brick & stone Normandy townrow in the Drexel Park Gardens section of Drexel Hill will absolutely meet all your needs! Some fabulous amenities include CF's, newer capped windows and doors, +/- 3 year Weil McLain heater w/ new chimney liner , a Bradford White hot water heater, and a new PVC soil pipe. The walls have been painted in modern colors throughout. The wrought iron railings, interestingly enough, boast stainless steel trim. Check out the front patio, with plenty of space for your lawn furniture. Relax at the end of the day and chat with the neighbors. The steel door with half moon lead insert leads to the open floor plan on the 1st floor. New w/ w in the Living Room over hardwood with a coat closet at the base of the steps. The Dining Room and open Kitchen boast large, neutral floor tile. It exudes a relaxed feel. Enjoy! There is a ton of natural light streaming through here from the front and back double windows! The front windows show off a deep window sill for your pictures and collectibles. You'll be thrilled to prepare your meals in the terrific kitchen with peninsula, black, white and stainless appliances, crown moulding, large, neutral subway tile back splash, oak cabinetry and pantry, a window over the stainless steel sink at the back of the house and a wine-colored accent wall. Upstairs are three BR's and a ceramic-tiled full bath w/ white floor tiles, a vanity sink and a skylight. The master bedroom comes complete with an expanded walk-in closet and a 2nd bonus closet. BR#3 shows off built-in bookcases. Great for an office, nursery or teen 's room. The extended lower level is unfinished. The floor has been recently painted. It wouldn't take much to finish this space. There is room to park one car out back. The flat roof was coated +/- 2 yrs ago. Walk to the shopping center with an Acme as well as bus and trolley lines. There are also many eateries nearby. It's just a short drive to Lowe's, Kohl's, Panera and Giant, to name a few places. From Drexel Park Gardens, there is easy access to all major routes. Remember, the 18' dimensions of this type of row gives you 2 more extra feet of space than the other 16 rows in "the Gardens. " It really makes a difference for furniture placement. The seller offers a FREE 1 year home warranty to the lucky buyer. MAKE THIS ONE YOURS! At #809, you'll enjoy all things bright and beautiful! It's quite the BUDGET BALANCER!
TownhomeProperty Type
1941Year Built
1,699 sq ftLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maureen Ingelsby• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
•610-565-1995 (broker)
•klrw709@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Mohammed Ullah• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Desirable Drexel Park Gardens Townrow. Open Floor Plan W/ Cut Away Kitchen. Basement Is Studded And Drywalled For Family Room. Part Of The Garage Was Taken To Enlarge The Space. Needs Finishing Touches.
Public Records
Dec 23, 1996
Sold
$87,000
$66/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE310688
Nov 11, 1996
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 1996
Listed
$85,000
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE333024
Sep 9, 1996
Listed
$94,900
$72/sq ft
Sep 9, 1996
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 13, 1992
Sold
$90,500
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 19, 1989
Sold
$100,650
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,404 (+3.2%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2025
$5,239 (+3.5%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2024
$5,062 (+1.0%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2023
$5,014 (+2.8%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2022
$4,879 (−25.8%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2021
$6,579 (+14.5%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2020
$5,747 (+1.8%)
$29,060 + $59,790
$88,850
2019
$5,646 (+1.2%)
$29,060 + $59,790
$88,850
2018
$5,581 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,436 (+1.8%)
2015
$5,341 (+3.0%)
2014
$5,184 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,997 (+6.4%)
2011
$4,696 (+5.9%)
2010
$4,433
Tax history for 809 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,404 (+3.2%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2025
$5,239 (+3.5%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2024
$5,062 (+1.0%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2023
$5,014 (+2.8%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2022
$4,879 (−25.8%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2021
$6,579 (+14.5%)
$26,640 + $93,050
$119,690
2020
$5,747 (+1.8%)
$29,060 + $59,790
$88,850
2019
$5,646 (+1.2%)
$29,060 + $59,790
$88,850
2018
$5,581 (+2.7%)
2017
$5,436 (+1.8%)
2015
$5,341 (+3.0%)
2014
$5,184 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,997 (+6.4%)
2011
$4,696 (+5.9%)
2010
$4,433
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.