Welcome home to 521 E. Murdoch Rd. in Historic E. Mt Airy! This 1925 classic beauty made of full 360 degree Wissahickon Schist Stone and impeccably maintained slate roof has many updated amenities while retaining its original charm. The first thing you'll notice is the curb appeal - freshly painted shutters and trim, fence and gorgeous landscaping that includes privacy shrubs complete with a large yard and paver patio. Enter through the center hall into the front foyer with stunning original oak floors, high ceilings and charming staircase. To your right is a formal dining room where you can access the updated eat-in kitchen with new Quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. To your left of the center hall you will find a large, inviting living room with wood burning fireplace with a newly installed glass front safety screen. Enter through the gorgeous French doors to a bonus sunroom/office and half bath. Deep window sills and super high ceilings add to the impressiveness of this 95 year old home. The 2nd floor has a Master bedroom with en-suite bath with recently updated slate tile shower and 2 walk-in closets. 2 large bedrooms and a hall bath complete the 2nd floor. On the 3rd floor you will find 2 more bedrooms and hall bathroom. Great closet space, hardwood floors throughout, new windows and new HVAC are just a few of the amenities 521 E. Murdoch offers. The finished basement has built-in shelving, storage, another half bathroom, laundry and utilities including newly installed high velocity air conditioning. Access the 2 car garage from the basement as well. 521 E. Murdoch really does have all the comforts of home including a 2 block walk to the Wissahickon trails! Mt. Airy is convenient to restaurants, shops, public transportation, Chestnut Hill, Center City and the surrounding Suburbs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
7,798 sq ftLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brooke Pekula• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7440 (broker)
•art@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Dawn Evans• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
*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
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
7,798 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,805
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
091062500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSD-3
/EDO
/NIS
/WWO
Residential Single-Family Detached-3 District
The RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RSD zoning be applied in areas where the land use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes three RSD districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency