Welcome to 3864 Fairdale Rd, a wonderfully maintained, move-in-ready home in the highly desirable 19154 zip code of Far Northeast Philadelphia. If you've been searching for a home that offers the right amount of space, a finished basement, 1.5 baths, driveway, garage, central air, and a manageable backyard — without taking on a long list of projects the day you move in — you may have just found it. Step inside to a bright and inviting open living and dining area, highlighted by a beautiful oversized bow window with two operable panels that allow plenty of natural light and fresh air into the home. Newer carpeting adds to the clean, comfortable feel of the space. Just around the corner is the spacious kitchen, offering plenty of counter space, cabinet storage, and room to comfortably prepare and enjoy meals. Down the hall you'll find two nicely sized bedrooms, each with closet space, along with a clean and well-maintained full hall bathroom. But the living space doesn't stop there! Head downstairs to the large finished basement featuring newer carpeting and plenty of room to make it whatever fits your lifestyle — a family room, game room, home theater, office, workout space, or the ultimate "fun cave. " The lower level also includes a convenient half bath, designated laundry area, interior access to the one-car garage, and sliding doors leading directly to the backyard. Outside, you'll find a backyard that gives you just enough space to enjoy without spending your entire weekend maintaining it. There's room for the grill, table and chairs, a garden, and some open grass space to enjoy. Make your changes someday if you'd like — but you certainly don't need to make them on Day 1. And then there's the location. You're just minutes from Woodhaven Road, I-95, Route 1, the PA Turnpike, and Bensalem, with an incredible selection of shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and everyday conveniences all nearby. This may be exactly what you've been waiting for. Sellers can settle fast!
North Torresdale, located between the Delaware River and Pennypack Park, is a residential and waterfront Philadelphia neighborhood with wooded bluffs and rail-side corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Torresdale Avenue and Grant Avenue corridor, where small delis, longtime taverns, and service storefronts set a practical, lived-in tone. Brick rowhomes and mid-century twins mix with larger lots near the river, giving blocks a varied streetscape. Riverfront edges and park trails shape a weekend rhythm of walking and cycling. Community pillars include the historic Glen Foerd estate, the Union League Golf Club, and the Torresdale-Frankford Country Club. SEPTA’s Torresdale Station ties the area to Center City while keeping the setting distinctly green.
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Market insights
3864 Fairdale Rd · $289,000
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$289,000
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (9% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fully finished basement
Living area reported as estimated
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
1 half bathroom on a lower level
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 20 x 90
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Year built reported from assessor
Parking
Attached garage with inside access (1 garage space)
Driveway parking for 1 vehicle
Total of 2 garage/parking spaces
Construction
Masonry construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Other structures above and below grade
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Very well taken care of home. New roof May 2018, New Furnace and Central Air 2018. Newer windows, nice size sunny Living room and Dining are combination. Newer full bath with tile floors, toilet, vanity and a sky light. Great working kitchen with built in microwave, gas stove and garbage disposal. Two nice bedrooms on the first floor. Stairs to the finished walk out basement with a laundry area and bathroom. Patio and fenced in yard. Close to public transportation US-1 and I-95.
Public Records
May 25, 1993
Sold
$75,000
$61/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH772340
Jul 7, 1992
Listed
$75,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,652
$52,180 + $208,720
$260,900
2025
$3,652 (+23.8%)
$52,180 + $208,720
$260,900
2024
$2,949
$42,140 + $168,560
$210,700
2023
$2,949 (+25.6%)
$42,140 + $168,560
$210,700
2022
$2,347
$50,310 + $117,390
$167,700
2021
$2,347
$50,310 + $117,390
$167,700
2020
$2,347 (+6.2%)
$50,310 + $117,390
$167,700
2019
$2,210 (+2.1%)
$47,370 + $110,530
$157,900
2018
$2,164
$46,380 + $108,220
$154,600
2017
$2,164 (+4.5%)
$46,380 + $108,220
$154,600
2015
$2,072
$41,023 + $113,577
$154,600
2014
$2,071 (+14.2%)
$41,023 + $113,577
$154,600
2013
$1,814 (+3.6%)
$3,208 + $15,352
$18,560
2012
$1,751 (+3.9%)
$3,208 + $15,352
$18,560
2011
$1,686 (+9.9%)
$3,208 + $15,352
$18,560
2010
$1,534
$3,208 + $15,352
$18,560
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
90 ft.
Lot size
1,807 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
800
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1973
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
662564600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-4
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/NIS
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Residential Single-Family Attached-4 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
Airport Hazard Control 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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19154
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3864 Fairdale Rd
$286,115
$2,885 under list price of $289K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $285K to $330K.