Beautiful home in desirable Parkwood, cul-de-sac, quiet street. Great spacious open kitchen/dining area and living room with bay window. Beautiful flooring, newer windows throughout. New entry doors. Smart home capable. Two full baths and a half bath. Large master bedroom with two additional nice sized bedrooms on second floor. Basement with full bath suitable for a 4th bedroom. Large yard with covered patio. Must see!
TownhomeProperty Type
1973Year Built
2,000 sq ftLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Timothy Boyle• Honest Real Estate
•215-904-6001 (broker)
•edrogers@honestrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with jerry chen• Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
Geat cul-de-sac location for this lovely Parkwood home. Features full finished basement with full bathroom that could be used as an in-law suite Formal dining room and living room with bay window. Hardwood floors under wall to wall carpeting. 3 large bedrooms. Large back yard with covered patio. Central air. Lots of closets and storage space. Move in condition, priced to allow for your finishing touches. Property being sold as is.
BRIGHT MLS #1000568057
Oct 2, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2006
Listed
$184,900
$136/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000562181
Aug 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2006
Listed
$184,900
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,390
$62,720 + $250,880
$313,600
2025
$4,390 (+24.5%)
$62,720 + $250,880
$313,600
2024
$3,526
$50,300 + $201,600
$251,900
2023
$3,526 (+18.1%)
$50,300 + $201,600
$251,900
2022
$2,986
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2021
$2,986
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2020
$2,986 (+6.2%)
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2019
$2,811 (+7.5%)
$60,240 + $140,560
$200,800
2018
$2,615
$56,040 + $130,760
$186,800
2017
$2,614 (+4.4%)
$56,040 + $130,760
$186,800
2015
$2,503
$46,600 + $140,200
$186,800
2014
$2,503 (+14.2%)
$46,600 + $140,200
$186,800
2013
$2,192 (+3.6%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2012
$2,116 (+3.9%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2011
$2,037 (+9.9%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2010
$1,854
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
Tax history for 12478 Balston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,390
$62,720 + $250,880
$313,600
2025
$4,390 (+24.5%)
$62,720 + $250,880
$313,600
2024
$3,526
$50,300 + $201,600
$251,900
2023
$3,526 (+18.1%)
$50,300 + $201,600
$251,900
2022
$2,986
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2021
$2,986
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2020
$2,986 (+6.2%)
$63,990 + $149,310
$213,300
2019
$2,811 (+7.5%)
$60,240 + $140,560
$200,800
2018
$2,615
$56,040 + $130,760
$186,800
2017
$2,614 (+4.4%)
$56,040 + $130,760
$186,800
2015
$2,503
$46,600 + $140,200
$186,800
2014
$2,503 (+14.2%)
$46,600 + $140,200
$186,800
2013
$2,192 (+3.6%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2012
$2,116 (+3.9%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2011
$2,037 (+9.9%)
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
2010
$1,854
$3,140 + $19,292
$22,432
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1973
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
663231400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-4
/NE - MAP B
/FNE
/NIS
/AHC
Residential Single-Family Attached-4 District
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $201,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,360
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,591
School Tax: $1,934
Tax Assessed Value: $251,900
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $3,526
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,000 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 663231400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
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Schools
Decatur Stephen School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Washington George High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $414,000
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