An incredible opportunity awaits at 7620 Sherwood Road in the highly desirable Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia. This property is an absolute investor special and is equally perfect for a first-time homebuyer looking to put in a little sweat equity for a massive financial upside. The classic layout features three comfortable bedrooms, one full bathroom, classic hardwood flooring, a full basement with endless potential, and the highly coveted addition of a private garage. Situated in a fantastic, tree-lined neighborhood close to shopping and convenient transit, the location simply cannot be beaten. Fully renovated homes in the area are currently selling for well over $300,000, leaving you with plenty of room to build rapid equity. Bring your design ideas and transform this solid house into a true neighborhood showstopper.
TownhomeProperty Type
1949Year Built
1,384 sq ftLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Olubajo• Realty One Group Restore - BlueBell
•267-462-4222 (broker)
•lmuscella@rogrestore.com (broker)
Listed by MICHAEL BEKOE• Realty One Group Restore - BlueBell
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
7620 Sherwood Rd · $185,000
$185K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $185K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
60 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 upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
16 x 87 lot dimensions
No tidal water
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Masonry construction
Parking
Rear-entry attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Masonry construction
Other foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas service
Financial info
Ownership: Fee simple
Other
Above-grade finished area 1,120 (assessor)
Electricity and solar
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2-story, Colonial style consisting of 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Property features 1-car attached garage in rear of the property. Freshly painted throughout. Wood flooring throughout 1st floor. New carpet on steps leading to 2nd floor and steps leading to basement. New hardware on kitchen cabinets. Property is being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure available. Corporate addendums to follow accepted agreement of sale. Any and all certs, co's and u & o's are the responsibility of the buyer before closing.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH809712
Oct 8, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2019
Relisted
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Jul 16, 2019
Pending
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Jul 13, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$142,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2004
Sold
$72,000
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH183108
Apr 30, 2004
Sold
$72,000
$64/sq ft
Mar 3, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2004
Listed
$72,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,440
$34,860 + $139,440
$174,300
2025
$2,440 (+4.4%)
$34,860 + $139,440
$174,300
2024
$2,338
$33,400 + $133,600
$167,000
2023
$2,338 (+23.8%)
$33,400 + $133,600
$167,000
2022
$1,888
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2021
$1,888
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2020
$1,888 (+3.8%)
$20,147 + $114,753
$134,900
2019
$1,818 (+2.6%)
$19,400 + $110,500
$129,900
2018
$1,772
$18,990 + $107,610
$126,600
2017
$1,772 (+4.5%)
$18,990 + $107,610
$126,600
2015
$1,696
$10,242 + $116,358
$126,600
2014
$1,696 (+9.8%)
$10,242 + $116,358
$126,600
2013
$1,545 (+3.6%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2012
$1,491 (+3.9%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2011
$1,436 (+9.9%)
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
2010
$1,306
$1,769 + $14,039
$15,808
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
87 ft.
Lot size
1,384 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,120
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1949
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
343239700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/CGC
/FDO - OVERBROOK PARK
/NIS
/AHC
/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.
Zone overlays
Cobbs Creek Golf Course Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Airport Hazard Control 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
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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 7620 Sherwood Rd
$180,785
$4,215 under list price of $185K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $155K to $280K.