PRICE ADJUSTMENT!!! Welcome to 7538 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19126! This charming and spacious home offers a wonderful combination of classic Philadelphia character, comfortable living space, and plenty of potential for its new owner. An exciting opportunity for a first-time homebuyer looking to become a homeowner at a reasonable price in a highly desirable area. Step inside to a bright and inviting interior featuring beautiful hardwood floors, neutral finishes, generous natural light, and a spacious living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The traditional staircase adds character to the main level, while the adjoining dining area provides plenty of room for family dinners and gatherings. The kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, and ample storage, creating a clean and functional space for everyday living. Upstairs, the home offers comfortable bedroom space with hardwood flooring, great natural light, and plenty of possibilities to make each room your own. The full basement provides valuable additional space for storage, laundry, a workshop, home gym, or future recreational use. Outside, enjoy the convenience of rear access and garage space, an excellent feature for city living. Conveniently located in the 19126 section of Philadelphia, with access to shopping, schools, public transportation, neighborhood amenities, and major routes. Whether you’re searching for your first home, your next home, or an investment opportunity, 7538 Rugby Street is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing and come see the possibilities this home has to offer!
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
1,439 sq ftLot Size
$217Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Sandoval Sandoval Martinez-Herrera• Giraldo Real Estate Group
•215-745-0101 (broker)
•info@giraldorealestategroup.com (broker)
Listed by Giselle Lozada• Giraldo Real Estate Group
Cedarbrook-Stenton, located between Germantown and West Oak Lane, is a residential and historic Philadelphia neighborhood with stone-front twins and leafy park edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Stenton Avenue near Cheltenham Avenue, where corner takeouts, barbershops, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Stenton Mansion anchors the area’s deep roots, while the Johnson House Historic Site and Cliveden of the National Trust extend the story along Germantown Avenue. Blocks of porches and mature trees give the streetscape a settled feel. Nearby green space at Awbury Arboretum and the Wissahickon trails shapes weekend routines. SEPTA Regional Rail at Cheltenham Station links the neighborhood to Center City without changing its quiet cadence.
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Market insights
7538 Rugby St · $265,000
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$265,000
Median sale price in this area is $249,574. (6% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Basement with garage access and improved finish
Living area source: Assessor
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating
Natural gas hot water
Wall unit cooling (other fuel)
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 18 x 79
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Fee simple ownership
Finished above-grade area recorded by assessor
Parking
Attached basement garage with rear entry
Driveway parking
On-street parking
One total garage/parking space
Construction
Masonry construction
Block and concrete perimeter foundation
Other structures above and below grade
Year built recorded by assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19150
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Sun exposure
56/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 7538 Rugby St
$264,323
$677 under list price of $265K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $133K to $320K.