Welcome to 7511 Sherwood Road, a charming home that blends classic character with everyday comfort in the desirable Overbrook neighborhood. This inviting residence features spacious living areas, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for relaxing or entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample cabinetry and workspace, while the generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Thoughtful details throughout the home add to its timeless appeal. Step outside to enjoy the large front yard—perfect for outdoor gatherings, gardening, or simply unwinding. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this home offers easy access to Center City Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to upsize, or searching for a solid investment opportunity, 7511 Sherwood Road is a property full of potential. Don't miss your chance to make this Philadelphia gem your next home—schedule your private showing today!
Overbrook Park, located between City Avenue and Cobbs Creek Park, is a residential and commuter-friendly Philadelphia neighborhood with mid-century brick twins and a leafy park edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the City Avenue corridor near 63rd Street, where storefront plazas, corner takeout counters, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. The Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts act as nearby cultural anchors tied to local routines. Streets of stone-front and brick rowhomes sit on gentle slopes, with small porches and tidy front lawns. Cobbs Creek trails and ballfields shape weekend patterns, while SEPTA’s 63rd Street lines connect the grid to Center City.
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Offer insights
7511 Sherwood Rd · $250,000
$250K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $250K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
51 days
The average home goes pending in 50 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
Full basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
No appliance details provided
Laundry & utility
No laundry details provided
Flooring
No flooring details provided
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (natural gas)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
18 x 104 lot dimensions
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Brick/masonry construction
Parking
Attached basement garage (1 space)
Driveway
Security
No security details provided
Construction
Masonry construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Year built source: Assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA details provided
Financial info
Ownership: Fee simple
Other
Above-grade finished area reported as 1,152 (source: Assessor)
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful house on a quiet block in Overbrook Park area of West Philadelphia. Close to transprtation and shops. Dare Care is in walking distance to property. This property will be sold "As-Is". Seller is not doing any repairs. Investors are welcome and cash deal is preferred. Cosmetic work is all this property needs.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2079734
Jul 1, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 17, 2022
Price Changed
$178,000
$155/sq ft
Jun 5, 2022
Relisted
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May 25, 2022
Contingent
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May 17, 2022
Relisted
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May 16, 2022
Listing Removed
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May 9, 2022
Price Changed
$180,000
$156/sq ft
Apr 21, 2022
Relisted
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Apr 9, 2022
Listed
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Feb 23, 2022
Contingent
—
Feb 18, 2022
Listed
$185,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003584809
Aug 24, 2000
Sold
$59,000
$51/sq ft
May 1, 2000
Listing Removed
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May 1, 2000
Listed
$59,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,594 (−46.8%)
$42,780 + $171,120
$213,900
2025
$2,994 (+21.3%)
$42,780 + $171,120
$213,900
2024
$2,468
$35,260 + $141,040
$176,300
2023
$2,468 (+27.0%)
$35,260 + $141,040
$176,300
2022
$1,943
$20,778 + $118,022
$138,800
2021
$1,943
$20,778 + $118,022
$138,800
2020
$1,943 (+3.9%)
$20,778 + $118,022
$138,800
2019
$1,870 (−0.8%)
$20,000 + $113,600
$133,600
2018
$1,886
$20,205 + $114,495
$134,700
2017
$1,885 (+4.4%)
$20,205 + $114,495
$134,700
2015
$1,805
$14,193 + $120,507
$134,700
2014
$1,804 (+13.1%)
$14,193 + $120,507
$134,700
2013
$1,595 (+3.6%)
$2,103 + $14,217
$16,320
2012
$1,539 (+3.9%)
$2,103 + $14,217
$16,320
2011
$1,482 (+9.9%)
$2,103 + $14,217
$16,320
2010
$1,349
$2,103 + $14,217
$16,320
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
18 ft.
Lot depth
104 ft.
Lot size
1,868 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1949
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
343243100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
/FDO - OVERBROOK PARK
/AHC
/NIS
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.
Zone overlays
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Airport Hazard Control 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
Jun 24, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Install a new water service.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19151
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7511 Sherwood Rd
$249,082
$919 under list price of $250K
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