Investment opportunity in Overbrook! This property is awaiting your vision to renovate and resell or add to your rental portfolio. The main level has living, dining, kitchen space, and potentially a half bath. The second floor is home to bedrooms and a bathroom. The lower level could be a recreation/bonus room, laundry/mechanicals area, garage, and potential half bath. This level has a direct exit to the rear of the property. The property is being sold in as is condition and will not be cleaned out. Earliest offer review date is Tuesday, July 21.
TownhomeProperty Type
1949Year Built
1,531 sq ftLot Size
$147Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lindsey Koontz• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Bought with Lindsey Koontz• Keller Williams Main Line
Est. $1,334 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1831 Farrington Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2648618
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$165,000
$147/sq ft
Jul 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 17, 2026
Listed
$150,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 2014
Sold
$117,000
$104/sq ft
TREND #6376486
Jun 3, 2014
Sold
$117,500
$105/sq ft
Jun 2, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2014
Listed
$125,000
$112/sq ft
+17
BRIGHT MLS #1003625723
Jun 4, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2014
Sold
$117,500
$105/sq ft
Apr 23, 2014
Listed
$125,000
$112/sq ft
+17
Welcome to this stylish and lovingly maintained brick row home in desirable Overbrook Park. Enter through the tiled vestibule and into a spacious living room with newer carpeting (hardwood floors underneath), coat closet, and charming archway leading you into the dining room. The dining room has hardwood floors and is open to the kitchen which has newer cabinets, appliances, counters, hanging pot rack, and breakfast bar. A wooden staircase leads you to the 2nd floor where you will find three bedrooms, all with great closet space and hardwood floors either currently exposed or hidden beneath newer carpeting. The bathroom is charming with black/white tiles throughout, pedestal sink, & skylight and there is additional storage space inside the hall linen closet. The basement is finished and includes a half bathroom as well as a walk in cedar closet. Off the basement is the laundry room and access to the garage. The garage has been partially closed off but can be converted back to full size if desired. The front yard is tastefully landscaped with shrubs, trees, and flowers and also includes a large patio perfect for entertaining and the backyard features a raised bed gardening area. This house has been meticulously maintained and is move in ready! Located on a quiet tree-lined street, close to shopping, public transportation, parks, and a short ride to Center City, the location can't be beat!
Public Records
Sep 30, 1983
Sold
$41,500
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,299 (−51.9%)
$38,560 + $154,240
$192,800
2025
$2,699 (+15.1%)
$38,560 + $154,240
$192,800
2024
$2,345
$33,500 + $134,000
$167,500
2023
$2,345 (+24.2%)
$33,500 + $134,000
$167,500
2022
$1,888
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2021
$1,888
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2020
$1,888 (+3.8%)
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2019
$1,818 (+2.6%)
$19,400 + $110,500
$129,900
2018
$1,772
$18,990 + $107,610
$126,600
2017
$1,772 (+4.5%)
$18,990 + $107,610
$126,600
2015
$1,696
$11,479 + $115,121
$126,600
2014
$1,696 (+9.8%)
$11,479 + $115,121
$126,600
2013
$1,545 (+3.6%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2012
$1,491 (+3.9%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2011
$1,436 (+9.9%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2010
$1,306
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
96 ft.
Lot size
1,531 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1949
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
343342200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - OVERBROOK PARK
/CGC
/NIS
/AHC
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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.
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: OVERBROOK AVE
Directions: From 76th St, turn west on Sherwood, then north on Farrington.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,531 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 343342200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lamberton Robert E School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Overbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
2/10
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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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19151
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $245,000
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