Located in the established Elmwood Park neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, this classic 3‑bedroom, 1‑bath Airlite rowhome offers strong potential for renovation and value creation. The home features an inviting enclosed front porch, perfect for additional living space, a morning coffee nook, or a future mudroom. Inside, the traditional Airlite layout provides a bright front living area, separate dining room, and three well‑sized bedrooms upstairs. The property is ready for a full makeover, giving buyers, investors, and contractors the opportunity to design and update the home exactly to their preferences. Elmwood Park is known for its long‑standing community feel and convenient access to everyday amenities. Residents enjoy close proximity to Woodland Avenue shopping, multiple SEPTA transit routes, local parks, schools, and quick access to I‑95, the airport, and University City. The neighborhood continues to benefit from steady revitalization and strong rental demand, making it an appealing location for both owner‑occupants and investors. With its solid structure, desirable layout, enclosed porch, and convenient location, this property presents significant upside for a full renovation, resale, or long‑term investment hold. A great opportunity to bring new life to a classic Philadelphia home in a well‑connected and improving community.
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
752 sq ftLot Size
$71Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lee M Abrams• Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.
•215-247-5000 (broker)
•ewelch@welchgroup.net (broker)
Listed by Edward Welch• Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Morton Thomas G School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Tilden William T Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Bartram John - Main
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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About
Elmwood
Elmwood, located between Cobbs Creek Park and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and rail-and-warehouse corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Elmwood Avenue near 63rd Street, where corner stores, takeout counters, auto shops, and SEPTA stops set a steady street rhythm. Cobbs Creek Park’s trails and ballfields shape daily routines along the western edge. Rows of early-20th-century brick homes and small porches define many side streets. Bartram’s Garden and the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum add a nature-and-history counterpoint nearby. SEPTA’s trolley and bus lines thread through, linking errands to Center City and Southwest Philly.
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Market insights
2511 S Millick St · $70,000
DAYS ON MARKET
119 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$70,000
Median list price in this area is $260,000. (271% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 7, 2010 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Remove and replace the curb trap and rain leader.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
7/10 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19142
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2511 S Millick St
$66,360
$3,640 under list price of $70K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $68K to $155K.