Nestled in the charming Olney neighborhood, this delightful Colonial townhouse offers a perfect blend of comfort and community. Built in 1950, this home exudes character while providing modern conveniences for today's lifestyle. With three spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, it's designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The inviting interior features an improved basement, ideal for a cozy family room or a home office. The attached rear-entry garage and driveway provide ample parking, making it easy for guests to visit. Olney is known for its vibrant community spirit, where neighbors become friends. Enjoy leisurely strolls through nearby parks, perfect for picnics or playdates. The area boasts excellent public services, ensuring a well-maintained environment for all residents. Local shops and restaurants are just a short drive away, offering a variety of dining and shopping options to explore. This home is not just a place to live; it's a gateway to a lifestyle filled with warmth, connection, and convenience. Experience the charm of Olney and make this lovely townhouse your new sanctuary. Embrace the opportunity to create lasting memories in a community that feels like home.
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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Offer insights
5626 Rising Sun Ave · $298,900
$301K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $301K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Improved basement
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the main level
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
No appliance details provided
Laundry & utility
No laundry details provided
Flooring
No flooring details provided
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (natural gas)
Exterior features
Not in a federal flood zone
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Above-grade finished living area approximately 1,446 (estimated)
Parking
Attached rear-entry garage (1 space)
Driveway
On-street parking
Security
No security details provided
Construction
Brick construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Other above-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA information provided
Financial info
Lease not considered
Other
Ownership listed as Other
Year built listed as estimated
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, 14 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
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5626 Rising Sun Ave
$294,814
$4,086 under list price of $299K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $219K to $295K.