After more than 60 years of ownership by the same family, this well maintained Parkwood home is ready for its next chapter. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a one year home warranty, and countless opportunities to build equity, this home is perfect for buyers looking to put their personal touch on a property with solid bones and major updates already completed. Major exterior improvements have already been completed, including replacement windows throughout, garage door, front entry door, and a newer water heater, allowing the next owner to focus on cosmetic updates rather than major maintenance items. An attached garage with automatic door opener provides added convenience, while original hardwood floors run throughout much of the home and are ready to be refinished and restored to their original beauty. The home currently utilizes a wall air conditioning unit, but existing ductwork is already in place, providing an easy path for a future central air conversion. The kitchen and interior offer the perfect canvas for personalization, giving buyers the chance to create their dream space while building equity along the way. The basement provides excellent storage and future potential, with plumbing and framing already in place for an additional half bath, creating another opportunity to add value and functionality over time. Beyond the home itself, you'll love the convenience of living in the heart of Parkwood. Enjoy being just a short walk from neighborhood favorites such as Reen's Deli, Ferry Good Treats, and Pat's Pizzeria, along with nearby shopping, parks, and everyday conveniences that make this community such a desirable place to call home. Whether you're a first time buyer looking to build equity or an experienced homeowner searching for a solid property with great bones, this Parkwood gem offers the rare combination of long term care, major system updates, and untapped potential. Don't miss the opportunity to make this house your own and bring its next chapter to life.
TownhomeProperty Type
1962Year Built
2,400 sq ftLot Size
$202Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Liana Gable• BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
•215-355-5100 (broker)
Listed by Britny Keyes• BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
Parkwood, located between Pennypack Park and the Poquessing Creek corridor, is a residential and suburban-feeling Philadelphia neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and a strong park-and-trail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road junction, where auto-oriented plazas, diners, and everyday services set a practical, on-the-go rhythm. Brick-and-siding split-levels and row-style twins define many blocks, with driveways, small lawns, and mature street trees shaping the streetscape. Pennypack Park’s trailheads and creekside paths pull daily routines outdoors. For local staples, Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe, the historic Pennypack Park stone bridges, and the nearby Glen Foerd estate anchor a distinctly Northeast Philadelphia sense of place.
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Market insights
12126 Ranier Rd · $275,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$275,000
Median sale price in this area is $297,410. (8% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Daylight, full unfinished basement with walkout and windows
Two or more access exits
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
One half bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Wall unit cooling
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
20 x 120 lot dimensions
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with door opener and inside access
Basement garage
Two driveway parking spaces
Three total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Masonry construction
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Natural gas heating fuel
Electricity and solar
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The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Far Northeast Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
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 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19154
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 12126 Ranier Rd
$279,982
$4,982 over list price of $275K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $261K to $328K.