Welcome home to this lovely, well-maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath twin in the peaceful Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia. On the first floor you will find beautiful hardwood parquet flooring. The large and bright living room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining in. There's also a separate formal dining room and an eat in kitchen with newer appliances. Upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a full size hall bath with a linen closet. Downstairs there is a spacious finished basement area which connects to the utility/laundry area. The rear basement door provides direct access to the one car concrete driveway. There is also plenty of room for storage and single vehicle parking in the rear built in garage. The house is Xfinity and Fios ready. This property is close to transportation, restaurants and shopping, and just a short drive to all major highways and bridges in the area. House is being sold as is. Make your appointment today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2,511 sq ftLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven J. Carroll• Realty Mark Associates
•215-376-4444 (broker)
•bsmith@realtymarkus.com (broker)
Listed by Bill McDowell• Realty Mark Associates
•215-376-4444 (broker)
•bsmith@realtymarkus.com (broker)
Bought with Jenny Chong• Premium Realty Castor Inc
•215-725-7080 (broker)
•tommyzhan@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH984826
Redfin Estimate
$294,998
$45K since sold in October 2021$2,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($287K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this lovely, well-maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath twin in the peaceful Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia. On the first floor you will find beautiful hardwood parquet flooring. The large and bright living room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining in. There's also a separate formal dining room and an eat in kitchen with newer appliances. Upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and a full size hall bath with a linen closet. Downstairs there is a spacious finished basement area which connects to the utility/laundry area. The rear basement door provides direct access to the one car concrete driveway. There is also plenty of room for storage and single vehicle parking in the rear built in garage. The house is Xfinity and Fios ready. This property is close to transportation, restaurants and shopping, and just a short drive to all major highways and bridges in the area. House is being sold as is. Make your appointment today.
Public Records
Apr 9, 1986
Sold
$55,900
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,454 (−36.3%)
$55,060 + $220,240
$275,300
2025
$3,854 (+26.2%)
$55,060 + $220,240
$275,300
2024
$3,054
$43,640 + $174,560
$218,200
2023
$3,054 (+16.3%)
$43,640 + $174,560
$218,200
2022
$2,626
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2021
$2,626
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2020
$2,626 (+9.8%)
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2019
$2,391 (+10.1%)
$25,791 + $145,009
$170,800
2018
$2,172
$23,435 + $131,765
$155,200
2017
$2,172 (+4.4%)
$23,435 + $131,765
$155,200
2015
$2,080
$39,422 + $115,778
$155,200
2014
$2,079 (+7.1%)
$39,422 + $115,778
$155,200
2013
$1,942 (+3.6%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2012
$1,874 (+3.9%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2011
$1,805 (+9.9%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2010
$1,642
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
Tax history for 1908 Afton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,454 (−36.3%)
$55,060 + $220,240
$275,300
2025
$3,854 (+26.2%)
$55,060 + $220,240
$275,300
2024
$3,054
$43,640 + $174,560
$218,200
2023
$3,054 (+16.3%)
$43,640 + $174,560
$218,200
2022
$2,626
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2021
$2,626
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2020
$2,626 (+9.8%)
$28,328 + $159,272
$187,600
2019
$2,391 (+10.1%)
$25,791 + $145,009
$170,800
2018
$2,172
$23,435 + $131,765
$155,200
2017
$2,172 (+4.4%)
$23,435 + $131,765
$155,200
2015
$2,080
$39,422 + $115,778
$155,200
2014
$2,079 (+7.1%)
$39,422 + $115,778
$155,200
2013
$1,942 (+3.6%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2012
$1,874 (+3.9%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2011
$1,805 (+9.9%)
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
2010
$1,642
$2,509 + $17,363
$19,872
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-3
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/FNE
/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
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,224
Building Sq. Ft: 1,224
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 104'1" E LORETTO AVE; 25'11"X96'11"
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,511
Legal Lot Number: 240
Legal Block Number: 138N9
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0576
Depth Footage: 97
Front Footage: 26
Zoning Code: RSA3
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED W/BSMT GARAG
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,511 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 561424400
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rhawnhurst School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Castor Gardens Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Northeast High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19111
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$281,000 – $340,000
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