This charming brick and stone Somerton twin welcomes you in from the cozy covered porch to a spacious sun-drenched livingroom with vaulted ceilings. Dining room opens to the large kitchen. On this main floor you have 3 generous bedrooms with ample closet space and natural light. Updated main bathroom has a tub/shower combo and included towel warming rack for upcoming chilly mornings. On the lower level you have a huge finished walk-out basement with sliding doors, bonus room, laundry and mechanicals with another door for garage access. Rear yard is fully fenced and includes a shed. Garage, driveway AND street parking, with an extra-wide street saves you from the famous Philly parking wars during a snowstorm. There is a charter school at the top of the block, and everything you need within walking distance. Come see why 1837 Tomlinson stands out above all!
TownhomeProperty Type
1960Year Built
3,420 sq ftLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Finnell• Montague - Canale Real Estate
Great 3 br / 1.5 bath twin in 19116 - many new items: totally rehabbed kitchen - new cabinets, stove, oven, sink, countertop, tiled backsplash, wood floor. New neutral carpeting and paint throughout. Large finished basement with half bathroom and walkout to fenced yard. Large laundry room/storage area with walkout to front of house. Central/heating unit in 2003, hot water heater installed 10/2006, new roof installed 8/2005. New electrical panel and service entrance cable. Nice quiet covered porch in front of house with numerous types of flower in front and side flower beds. Great location - close to transportation and walking distance to stores - just off Roosevelt Blvd.
Public Records
Oct 29, 2003
Sold
$120,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,618
$65,980 + $263,920
$329,900
2025
$4,618 (+27.6%)
$65,980 + $263,920
$329,900
2024
$3,620
$51,720 + $206,880
$258,600
2023
$3,620 (+21.7%)
$51,720 + $206,880
$258,600
2022
$2,975
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2021
$2,975
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2020
$2,975 (+6.2%)
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2019
$2,801 (+9.2%)
$60,030 + $140,070
$200,100
2018
$2,566
$54,990 + $128,310
$183,300
2017
$2,565 (+4.4%)
$54,990 + $128,310
$183,300
2015
$2,456
$81,738 + $101,562
$183,300
2014
$2,456 (+15.7%)
$81,738 + $101,562
$183,300
2013
$2,123 (+3.6%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2012
$2,049 (+3.9%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2011
$1,973 (+9.9%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2010
$1,796
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
Tax history for 1837 Tomlinson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,618
$65,980 + $263,920
$329,900
2025
$4,618 (+27.6%)
$65,980 + $263,920
$329,900
2024
$3,620
$51,720 + $206,880
$258,600
2023
$3,620 (+21.7%)
$51,720 + $206,880
$258,600
2022
$2,975
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2021
$2,975
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2020
$2,975 (+6.2%)
$63,750 + $148,750
$212,500
2019
$2,801 (+9.2%)
$60,030 + $140,070
$200,100
2018
$2,566
$54,990 + $128,310
$183,300
2017
$2,565 (+4.4%)
$54,990 + $128,310
$183,300
2015
$2,456
$81,738 + $101,562
$183,300
2014
$2,456 (+15.7%)
$81,738 + $101,562
$183,300
2013
$2,123 (+3.6%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2012
$2,049 (+3.9%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2011
$1,973 (+9.9%)
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
2010
$1,796
$4,744 + $16,984
$21,728
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
29 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
3,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,230
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
582206000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-3
/FNE
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/AHC
/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
Far Northeast Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control 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: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Dining Room, Family Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $148,750
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: 28.50 x 120.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $63,750
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,230
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,342
School Tax: $1,632
Tax Assessed Value: $212,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,975
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: 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: Haldeman Ave to Tomlinson Rd, home will be on the right
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 582206000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Frank Anne School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Washington George High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $401,000
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