Welcome to 547 Marwood Rd. , located in the Olney section of Philadelphia. This charming 2 story end of row sits on a desirable lot and offers plenty of space, versatility, and potential. Step inside to a bright and open floor plan featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a full kitchen, and a full bathroom conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms, each featuring newer carpeting, ample closet space and finished with a three-piece hall bathroom. The spacious basement offers endless possibilities and could easily be transformed into an entertainment room, home office, recreation room or additional living space. With its own separate entrance, it also offers the potential for a private in-law suite or other flexible living arrangement. Adding even more value and convenience is the detached three-car garage, a rare and desirable feature. Whether you're looking for your next home or an investment opportunity, 547 Marwood Rd is a property worth exploring. Don't miss this opportunity!
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
1,450 sq ftLot Size
$219Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Moscatelli• Century 21 Forrester Real Estate
•215-334-3333 (broker)
Listed by Mr. Michael A Giangiordano II• Century 21 Forrester Real Estate
Olney, located between Broad Street and Rising Sun Avenue, is a residential and commercial Philadelphia neighborhood with a transit hub and a busy retail spine. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broad Street at Olney Avenue, where SEPTA’s Olney Transportation Center meets corner takeouts, produce markets, and storefront services under constant foot traffic. Rowhomes and twins line leafy blocks, while Broad Street’s larger buildings signal the corridor’s long-running civic role. The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Olney branch and the Greater Olney Branch YMCA act as steady community anchors. Nearby, La Salle University’s campus edges the neighborhood with collegiate architecture and green quads. Pocket parks and schoolyards add breathing room between the main avenues.
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Market insights
547 Marwood Rd E · $249,900
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$249,900
Median sale price in this area is $264,472. (6% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Drywall and brick walls
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Flooring
Carpet, ceramic tile, and hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Exterior features
Two or more access exits
Home design
End-of-row townhouse
Parking
Detached rear-entry garage with 3 spaces
Oversized garage with additional storage
Shared driveway
Construction
Masonry construction with brick front
Other foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Cable internet
Electric hot water
Municipal trash service
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
Ninth District 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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19120
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 547 Marwood Rd E
$248,973
$927 under list price of $250K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $171K to $238K.