Today’s buyers will find it hard to resist the incredible charm and appeal of this sunny, stately and spacious five bedroom, 2.5 bath stone East Falls twin located on leafy Midvale Ave just across from McMichael Park with its sprawling green and restful sitting areas. The home is nicely updated and shows beautifully. Exposed wood floors predominate throughout with the graceful main staircase continuing to the third floor. The living and dining rooms are a delight. The brick fireplace with its pretty mantel is the focal point of the living room with petite leaded glass windows on either side. French doors open to the airy front porch overlooking the lawn, lush gardens and affording views across to the park. The dining room is flooded with light. Note the chair rail and built in china closet. The pretty eat-in kitchen offers ceiling height cabinets, granite counters and window sills, cork floor, double stainless sinks, new stainless dishwasher and stove. Back stairs connect the kitchen to the bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen opens directly to a lovely, very private back patio with border shrubs and plantings, rustic retaining wall and fencing. Upstairs one room is prettier than the next. Two of the bedrooms serve as charming offices and the smallest bedroom is used as a closet/ dressing room. The third floor encompasses the main bedroom suite with an updated bathroom while the sunny 2nd floor front bedroom is the home’s largest. There is a fun, finished rec room in the basement and a detached one car garage with a new door and opener. The hot water heater is recent and there is new basement lighting. The roof is brand new as of March 2024 and comes with a 25 year warranty. So conveniently located, 3242 Midvale is within walking distance of two commuter train lines, bus stops, area educational institutions such as Jefferson U, the Mifflin School, Penn Charter as well as the popular shops and restaurants of East Falls. Center City is 15 minutes away. Do not miss this gem!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,042 sq ftLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Connie Gillespie• Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3600 (broker)
Bought with Sean D Ryan• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
East Falls is a great N. W. Philadelphia neighborhood with the architectural character and suburban greenery of Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill, but it's much closer to Center City, the Schuylkill River, and the Expressway. This beautiful 5-bedroom, 2 -bath stone twin has the added benefit of being right across the street from lovely McMichael Park. The first floor has a living room with decorative fireplace flanked by leaded glass windows, and French doors to a shady porch; a formal dining room with china closet; and an updated eat-in kitchen. On the second floor are 2 large bedrooms, a smaller bedroom and a hall bath. There are 2 more large bedrooms and a hall bath on the third floor. Recent improvements include the renovated kitchen with new granite counters, appliances and cork floor; a renovated 3rd-floor bath with new vanity, toilet, fixtures, lighting and ceramic tile floor; an updated 2nd-floor bath with new vanity, toilet, walls & fixtures; refinished wood floors; freshly painted interior; 200-amp electric service; and a new garage roof. Ready for you to move in & enjoy!
Public Records
Jul 23, 2007
Sold
$380,000
$154/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH132574
Jun 22, 2007
Sold
$380,000
$154/sq ft
May 8, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2007
Listed
$380,000
$154/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,297
$118,540 + $474,160
$592,700
2025
$8,297 (+17.3%)
$118,540 + $474,160
$592,700
2024
$7,073
$101,060 + $404,240
$505,300
2023
$7,073 (+33.5%)
$101,060 + $404,240
$505,300
2022
$5,297
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2021
$5,297
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2020
$5,297 (−4.2%)
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2019
$5,529 (+12.3%)
$80,974 + $314,026
$395,000
2018
$4,923
$72,098 + $279,602
$351,700
2017
$4,923 (+4.5%)
$72,098 + $279,602
$351,700
2015
$4,713
$57,720 + $293,980
$351,700
2014
$4,712 (−15.6%)
$57,720 + $293,980
$351,700
2013
$5,584 (+3.6%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2012
$5,391 (+3.9%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2011
$5,191 (+9.9%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2010
$4,723
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
Tax history for 3242 Midvale Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,297
$118,540 + $474,160
$592,700
2025
$8,297 (+17.3%)
$118,540 + $474,160
$592,700
2024
$7,073
$101,060 + $404,240
$505,300
2023
$7,073 (+33.5%)
$101,060 + $404,240
$505,300
2022
$5,297
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2021
$5,297
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2020
$5,297 (−4.2%)
$77,571 + $300,829
$378,400
2019
$5,529 (+12.3%)
$80,974 + $314,026
$395,000
2018
$4,923
$72,098 + $279,602
$351,700
2017
$4,923 (+4.5%)
$72,098 + $279,602
$351,700
2015
$4,713
$57,720 + $293,980
$351,700
2014
$4,712 (−15.6%)
$57,720 + $293,980
$351,700
2013
$5,584 (+3.6%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2012
$5,391 (+3.9%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2011
$5,191 (+9.9%)
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
2010
$4,723
$15,101 + $42,051
$57,152
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2.5
Lot width
35 ft.
Lot depth
116 ft.
Lot size
4,042 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,154
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
383029800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-1
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-1 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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Mar 18, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Install a curb trap and fresh air inlet in accordance with plumbing code.
Plumbing
Jul 14, 2008 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install a ceiling fan on the porch and a photocell for the exterior light. Add three flood lights with motion sensors to the garage.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry