This classic single house is located in the popular Andorra neighborhood near to the Wissahickon Park, public recreation fields, and shopping district. The sparkling updated kitchen with wood cabinets, granite counter tops, & stainless steal Bosch appliances, opens to a brilliant sunroom overlooking a charming yard with gardens and lovely trees. The vestibule entrance leads to the open living room/dining area with picture window & wood floors. The lower level offers a family room with wood floors, utility room, & laundry area. The second level consists of two bedrooms with wood floors and hall bathroom. The upper level has a third bedroom with wood floors and private bathroom. This well maintained house has many newer windows, gas hot air furnace & Central Air.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,738 sq ftLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Patrick Gallagher• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
•215-247-3750 (broker)
•sue.walsh@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Mimi Morrow• BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Sunny Charmer On Lovely Landscaped Lot. Sweet Updated Cottage Like Split. Popular & Desirable Upper Rox. Improvements Include Sunroom Addition, Opened To Modern Tile Kitchen, Light, Airy & Sophisticated. New Bath, New Tile & Mahogany Foyer. Walk To Public Transportation And Shopping. Look Forward To The Spring Perennial Blooms. Home Warranty Provided.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,440 (−24.0%)
$83,440 + $333,760
$417,200
2025
$5,840 (+36.6%)
$83,440 + $333,760
$417,200
2024
$4,276
$61,100 + $244,400
$305,500
2023
$4,276 (+26.0%)
$61,100 + $244,400
$305,500
2022
$3,395
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2021
$3,395
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2020
$3,395 (+1.7%)
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2019
$3,337 (+6.6%)
$35,760 + $202,640
$238,400
2018
$3,130
$33,540 + $190,060
$223,600
2017
$3,129 (+4.4%)
$33,540 + $190,060
$223,600
2015
$2,996
$71,800 + $151,800
$223,600
2014
$2,996 (−4.2%)
$71,800 + $151,800
$223,600
2013
$3,127 (+3.6%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2012
$3,018 (+3.9%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2011
$2,906 (+9.9%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2010
$2,644
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
Tax history for 824 Scotia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,440 (−24.0%)
$83,440 + $333,760
$417,200
2025
$5,840 (+36.6%)
$83,440 + $333,760
$417,200
2024
$4,276
$61,100 + $244,400
$305,500
2023
$4,276 (+26.0%)
$61,100 + $244,400
$305,500
2022
$3,395
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2021
$3,395
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2020
$3,395 (+1.7%)
$36,375 + $206,125
$242,500
2019
$3,337 (+6.6%)
$35,760 + $202,640
$238,400
2018
$3,130
$33,540 + $190,060
$223,600
2017
$3,129 (+4.4%)
$33,540 + $190,060
$223,600
2015
$2,996
$71,800 + $151,800
$223,600
2014
$2,996 (−4.2%)
$71,800 + $151,800
$223,600
2013
$3,127 (+3.6%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2012
$3,018 (+3.9%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2011
$2,906 (+9.9%)
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
2010
$2,644
$9,700 + $22,300
$32,000
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
123 ft.
Lot size
6,738 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,490
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
214099000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
RSD-3
/NIS
/WWO
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Detached-3 District
The RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RSD zoning be applied in areas where the land use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes three RSD 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:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $206,125
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Asphalt, Built-Up
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 55.00 x 122.50
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $36,375
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,489
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,532
County Tax: $1,532
School Tax: $1,863
Tax Assessed Value: $242,500
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,395
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Lykens Ln
Directions: West Ridge Ave, right Cathedral Rd, right Old Line, Left Scotia Rd
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,490
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,738 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 214099000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Shawmont School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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 102° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$420,000 – $508,000
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