Fabulous opportunity for owner occupant or investor. Duplex in East mount Airy. Both units have been updated. The first floor is a one bedroom unit. The second floor unit has two bedrooms. Both units are on a month to month lease. Both units have wood floors and lots of sun. The garage can be rented for additional income. Close to shops, schools, parks and transportation! Great location! Won't last!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
2,438 sq ftLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katie Reilly• Coldwell Banker Realty
•215-641-2727 (broker)
Bought with Shari Anderson• Realty Mark Associates
Duplex in Mt Airy. first floor unit has one bedroom, a full bath, a large living area, eat in kitchen and lots of closets. The second floor unit has two bedrooms, a large living room with open kitchen concept, a fall bath and lots of closets. Both...
units have wood floors and lots of natural sunlight. Plenty of off street parking & over sized garage.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tymeka Mccaskill
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1631 Murdoch Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jan 14, 2021
Sold
$237,000
$169/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH939390
Nov 27, 2020
Sold
$237,000
$169/sq ft
Nov 16, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 6, 2020
Sold
$237,000
$169/sq ft
Oct 3, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2020
Listed
$230,000
$164/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH939380
Nov 27, 2020
Sold
$237,000
$169/sq ft
Nov 16, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 6, 2020
Sold
$237,000
$169/sq ft
Oct 3, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2020
Listed
$230,000
$164/sq ft
+6
Fabulous opportunity in East Mount Airy. This duplex is set atop a hill with great views. The first floor unit has one bedroom, a full bath, a large living area, gorgeous eat in kitchen and lots of closets. The second floor unit boasts two bedrooms, a large living room with open kitchen concept, a fall bath and lots of closets. Both units have wood floors and lots of natural sunlight. The over sized garage can rent for additional income. Close to parks, schools, shops and transportation. Great location! Won't last!
Public Records
Sep 15, 2011
Sold
$164,000
$117/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006935864
Jul 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2011
Listed
$164,000
$117/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008909280
Jan 30, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2010
Listed
$164,000
$117/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008956128
Oct 1, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 31, 2009
Listed
$162,000
$116/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008767364
Dec 10, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2009
Listed
$179,900
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1992
Sold
$71,500
$51/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH438232
May 16, 1992
Listed
$71,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,296
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2021
$2,296
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2020
$2,296 (+1.4%)
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2019
$2,265 (+4.9%)
$24,270 + $137,530
$161,800
2018
$2,160
$23,145 + $131,155
$154,300
2017
$2,159 (+4.4%)
$23,145 + $131,155
$154,300
2015
$2,068
$35,736 + $118,564
$154,300
2014
$2,067 (+9.6%)
$35,736 + $118,564
$154,300
2013
$1,885 (+3.6%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2012
$1,820 (+3.9%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2011
$1,752 (+9.9%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2010
$1,595
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
Tax history for 1631 Murdoch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,296
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2021
$2,296
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2020
$2,296 (+1.4%)
$24,600 + $139,400
$164,000
2019
$2,265 (+4.9%)
$24,270 + $137,530
$161,800
2018
$2,160
$23,145 + $131,155
$154,300
2017
$2,159 (+4.4%)
$23,145 + $131,155
$154,300
2015
$2,068
$35,736 + $118,564
$154,300
2014
$2,067 (+9.6%)
$35,736 + $118,564
$154,300
2013
$1,885 (+3.6%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2012
$1,820 (+3.9%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2011
$1,752 (+9.9%)
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
2010
$1,595
$3,405 + $15,891
$19,296
*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
31 ft.
Lot depth
72 ft.
Lot size
2,438 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
501506500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-3
/NDO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 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
Ninth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $139,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 34.10 x 71.50
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $24,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,400
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,036
School Tax: $1,260
Tax Assessed Value: $164,000
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,296
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Radiant
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: Cheltenham Ave to Murdoch Road
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,438 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 501506500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Mccloskey John F School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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