Well maintained 3 bedroom , 1.5 bath home in One of Roxborough's most desirable neighborhoods, This home offers a bright and comfortable layout with a great blend of character and modern updates. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring hardwood floors, neutral finishes, and plenty of natural light. The living space flows into a dedicated dining area. The spacious, updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, a classic subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, recessed lighting, and generous cabinet and counter space. Multiple windows bring in additional natural light and keep the space feeling bright and airy. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with updated flooring and natural light, along with a full bathroom featuring a tub and shower combination. The lower level includes a semi-finished basement with A convenient half bath and laundry area. Perfect for additional living area, office space or home gym. This level exits to the back of the home where you will find plenty of off-street parking, an attached garage, and a shed. Outside, the classic brick exterior offers great curb appeal, complemented by a front lawn, landscaped garden beds, and a walkway leading to the covered front entrance. A side yard provides additional outdoor space. The location is convenient to major roads, shopping, transportation, Fairmount, and Gorgas Park.
Wissahickon Hills, located between Roxborough and East Falls, is a residential and park-adjacent Philadelphia neighborhood with wooded slopes and winding, creek-cut trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ridge Avenue corridor near Hermit Lane, where corner delis, takeout counters, and longtime service shops set a practical, lived-in rhythm. Stone-and-brick twins and mid-century apartment buildings step with the terrain, with porches and stoops facing leafy streets. The Wissahickon Valley Park trailheads shape daily routines with river views, footbridges, and shaded climbs. SEPTA’s regional rail and bus lines thread the edges for car-light commuting. Community touchstones include Valley Green Inn, the Wissahickon Transportation Center, and the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
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Market insights
609 Acorn St · $374,900
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$374,900
Median sale price in this area is $264,409. (29% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Fully and partially finished basement with outside entrance
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the main level
1 half bathroom on the lower level
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Vinyl fencing
Home design
Semi-detached
Parking
Attached rear-entry garage
Driveway with 3 spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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Desirable Wissahickon Hills. Move in ready!! This one won't last, clean and ready for you to make this the perfect home. Main level open floor plan with living room, dining and kitchen, Finished basement with half bath , laundry area and utility closet. Outside access to garage and back drive. Second floor, with 3 bedrooms, plenty of expanded closets, Updated full bath. Newer heater and a/c unit, newer windows . . Updated full bath, Walking distance to Gorges and Fairmount Park. Convenient commute to center city, colleges and universities. Major roads, shopping and more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,186 (−30.5%)
$65,520 + $262,080
$327,600
2025
$4,586 (+20.1%)
$65,520 + $262,080
$327,600
2024
$3,819
$54,560 + $218,240
$272,800
2023
$3,819 (+24.9%)
$54,560 + $218,240
$272,800
2022
$3,057
$32,739 + $185,661
$218,400
2021
$3,057
$32,739 + $185,661
$218,400
2020
$3,057 (+3.6%)
$32,739 + $185,661
$218,400
2019
$2,951 (+7.1%)
$31,600 + $179,200
$210,800
2018
$2,755
$29,520 + $167,280
$196,800
2017
$2,754 (+4.4%)
$29,520 + $167,280
$196,800
2015
$2,637
$59,200 + $137,600
$196,800
2014
$2,637 (+8.8%)
$59,200 + $137,600
$196,800
2013
$2,423 (+3.6%)
$4,452 + $20,348
$24,800
2012
$2,339 (+3.9%)
$4,452 + $20,348
$24,800
2011
$2,252 (+9.9%)
$4,452 + $20,348
$24,800
2010
$2,049
$4,452 + $20,348
$24,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,216
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,216
Year built
1950
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
213303800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
RSA-2
/NIS
/WWO
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-2 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
Wissahickon Watershed 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
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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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