Excellent investment opportunity with this fantastic duplex in Overbrook! The monthly rent for the first floor one bedroom unit is $800/month. Lease expires 6/2021. The monthly rent for the second floor one bedroom unit is $875 and that is a month to month lease. Close to the train and to all that City Line has to offer. The property is being sold in its AS-IS condition.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1,276 sq ftLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Welker• Coldwell Banker Welker Real Estate
•215-235-7800 (broker)
Bought with AJ Jenkins• KW Philly
•215-607-6007 (broker)
•agismondi@kw.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH941138
Redfin Estimate
$222,045
$27K since sold in April 2021
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.4% higher than the average sale price ($196K) of 6 comparable homes.
Excellent investment opportunity with this fantastic duplex in Overbrook! The monthly rent for the first floor one bedroom unit is $800/month. Lease expires 6/2021. The monthly rent for the second floor one bedroom unit is $875 and that is a month to month lease. Close to the train and to all that City Line has to offer. The property is being sold in its AS-IS condition.
Public Records
Sep 14, 2007
Sold
$129,900
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH112688
Aug 9, 2007
Sold
$129,900
$93/sq ft
Jul 17, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$93/sq ft
Great property for an investor or owner occupant on a tree lined quiet street. 2nd floor unit currently rented. New shower surround in 2nd floor unit. Both units have hardwood floors. 1st floor unit rehabbed after old tenant moved out a month ago. Owner looking for quick settlement and AS-IS offers.
BRIGHT MLS #1000761495
Mar 26, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 27, 2006
Listed
$129,999
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 1995
Sold
$25,000
$18/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1987
Sold
$50,000
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 1985
Sold
$33,900
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,966
$42,380 + $169,520
$211,900
2025
$2,966
$42,380 + $169,520
$211,900
2024
$2,965
$42,360 + $169,440
$211,800
2023
$2,965 (+71.9%)
$42,360 + $169,440
$211,800
2022
$1,725
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2021
$1,725
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2020
$1,725 (+3.9%)
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2019
$1,660 (+21.4%)
$17,790 + $100,810
$118,600
2018
$1,368
$14,655 + $83,045
$97,700
2017
$1,367 (+4.4%)
$14,655 + $83,045
$97,700
2015
$1,309
$9,024 + $88,676
$97,700
2014
$1,309 (−1.0%)
$9,024 + $88,676
$97,700
2013
$1,323 (+3.6%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2012
$1,277 (+3.9%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2011
$1,229 (+9.9%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2010
$1,119
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
Tax history for 1237 Marlyn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,966
$42,380 + $169,520
$211,900
2025
$2,966
$42,380 + $169,520
$211,900
2024
$2,965
$42,360 + $169,440
$211,800
2023
$2,965 (+71.9%)
$42,360 + $169,440
$211,800
2022
$1,725
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2021
$1,725
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2020
$1,725 (+3.9%)
$18,480 + $104,720
$123,200
2019
$1,660 (+21.4%)
$17,790 + $100,810
$118,600
2018
$1,368
$14,655 + $83,045
$97,700
2017
$1,367 (+4.4%)
$14,655 + $83,045
$97,700
2015
$1,309
$9,024 + $88,676
$97,700
2014
$1,309 (−1.0%)
$9,024 + $88,676
$97,700
2013
$1,323 (+3.6%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2012
$1,277 (+3.9%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2011
$1,229 (+9.9%)
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
2010
$1,119
$1,776 + $11,760
$13,536
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM-1
/NIS
/AHC
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,404
Building Sq. Ft: 1,404
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 292'3" N DIAMOND ST; E P 15'9"X81'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,276
Legal Lot Number: 115
Legal Block Number: 135N1
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0293
Depth Footage: 81
Front Footage: 16
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW CONVERTED TO APARTMENT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 344274400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Overbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 103° 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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