Charming English-inspired Cottage on a Storybook Street nestled between the magnificent mansions of Historic Overbrook Farms & the approximately 150 lush acres of woods, streams & valleys of Fairmont Park's Morris Park! Influenced by the City Beautiful Movement, developers McWilliams and Meloney (1920s) envisioned well-crafted English Cottage style residences on tree-lined streets close to Center City yet evocative of an intimate village ambience. Beautifully landscaped, enter this gem of a property over a slate and brick walkway into a meticulously maintained home! "Magical" sums up this 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath & Basement ~ Bath home with its handsome hardwood floors throughout its comfortable rooms, showcasing fine original architectural details and built-ins throughout! Enter the Main Level with a Living Room featuring a gas fireplace, an enclosed and heated Sun Porch, Formal Dining Room, updated Kitchen with granite countertops and pantry, rear Deck off the Kitchen and access to a partially finished Basement with high ceilings, storage, utilities, Laundry and one-car attached Garage. The Second Floor offers 3 charming Bedrooms, Tiled Bathroom with Skylight and gracious Hallway. New roof, new boiler and energy efficient windows! Convenient location to Center City, the Main-line & major routes 1, 3, 30 & 76. Stroll past nationally registered residences to the R-5 train line at Overbrook Station or local trolley stops. Trail Entrance to the marvels of Morris Park lies at the end of the next block! Priced to sell, this gem won't last long!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
1,598 sq ftLot Size
$186Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mr. Michael A Wallacavage• James A Cochrane Inc
Spacious Morris Park 2 story Colonial Townhouse, nice condition. Updated kitchen/OE to deck, large dining room & Living room w/ OE to enclosed porch, three bedrooms, Bath, full basement w/ potential OE to 1 car garage or outdoors. Excellent location to major roadways, stores, recreation, center city and more! Nicely planted front garden. Investors take note!!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1991
Sold
$85,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1986
Sold
$59,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,158 (−39.3%)
$50,840 + $203,360
$254,200
2025
$3,558 (+11.3%)
$50,840 + $203,360
$254,200
2024
$3,196
$45,660 + $182,640
$228,300
2023
$3,196 (+38.2%)
$45,660 + $182,640
$228,300
2022
$2,312
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2021
$2,312
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2020
$2,312 (+3.9%)
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2019
$2,226 (−4.0%)
$23,850 + $135,150
$159,000
2018
$2,318
$24,840 + $140,760
$165,600
2017
$2,318 (+4.5%)
$24,840 + $140,760
$165,600
2015
$2,219
$13,745 + $151,855
$165,600
2014
$2,219 (+21.5%)
$13,745 + $151,855
$165,600
2013
$1,826 (+3.6%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2012
$1,763 (+3.9%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2011
$1,697 (+9.9%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2010
$1,544
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
Tax history for 6492 Morris Park Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,158 (−39.3%)
$50,840 + $203,360
$254,200
2025
$3,558 (+11.3%)
$50,840 + $203,360
$254,200
2024
$3,196
$45,660 + $182,640
$228,300
2023
$3,196 (+38.2%)
$45,660 + $182,640
$228,300
2022
$2,312
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2021
$2,312
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2020
$2,312 (+3.9%)
$24,780 + $140,420
$165,200
2019
$2,226 (−4.0%)
$23,850 + $135,150
$159,000
2018
$2,318
$24,840 + $140,760
$165,600
2017
$2,318 (+4.5%)
$24,840 + $140,760
$165,600
2015
$2,219
$13,745 + $151,855
$165,600
2014
$2,219 (+21.5%)
$13,745 + $151,855
$165,600
2013
$1,826 (+3.6%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2012
$1,763 (+3.9%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2011
$1,697 (+9.9%)
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
2010
$1,544
$2,206 + $16,482
$18,688
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1,598 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
344100500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSA-5
/AHC
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Mar 25, 2015 • Final
Bp_alter
Perform a shingle roof restoration on the front sloped section of the main house roof.
Remodel
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