Welcome to this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Camelot Estates. A sought after neighborhood in Somerton. Bamboo flooring flows throughout the first floor, complemented by six-panel doors throughout the home. The kitchen, bathrooms, and most of the windows were updated approximately 10 years ago. Sliding glass doors open to the spacious 21-by-12-foot rear deck, the seller’s favorite part of the home! Double doors with side panels on the lower level lead to the patio. With plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing, the deck also features stairs leading to the backyard. A Lennox modulating furnace provides heating comfort and an 85% efficiency rating. To top it all off, there is a 2 car driveway! Come see what makes this home special! Conveniently located just minutes from major highways and within walking distance to shopping, transportation, and schools. This home offers exceptional value in a prime location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$301Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Missy Kitzmiller• Robin Kemmerer Associates Inc
Somerton, located between Bustleton and Trevose, is a residential and commercial Philadelphia neighborhood with a rail-stop edge and a low-rise, leafy streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Byberry Road and Bustleton Avenue corridor, where strip plazas, diners, and small service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick twins, split-levels, and mid-century ranch homes line curving blocks, with pockets of newer infill near major arterials. Poquessing Creek and nearby greenways shape the area’s quieter borders and walking routes. Community touchstones include the Somerton Tank Farm, the Somerton Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Somerton Station area on SEPTA’s West Trenton Line.
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Offer insights
1977-00 Merlin Rd · $519,900
$521K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $521K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full, fully finished basement
Living area source: Assessor
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (all upper levels)
One half bathroom on the main level
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (powered by natural gas)
Exterior features
Front and rear yards
Sidewalks and street lights
Deck(s)
Home design
Detached structure
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Fee simple ownership
Property in good condition
Parking
Attached front-entry garage (1 car)
Construction
Brick foundation (brick/mortar)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service
Natural gas for heating, cooling fuel, and hot water
HOA & community
Ground rent paid annually
Other
Not in a federal flood zone
Lot dimensions approximately 50 x 80
Electricity and solar
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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:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
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
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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Redfin Estimate for 1977-00 Merlin Rd
$519,126
$774 under list price of $520K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $350K to $535K.