Welcome to 834 E. Vernon Road, a spacious corner twin in Philadelphia’s desirable Mount Airy neighborhood—a home that has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for more than 30 years. Throughout that time, the property has been thoughtfully maintained and enhanced with numerous renovations and updates, creating a home filled with warmth, character, and true pride of ownership. Step through the front door into a welcoming foyer complete with a convenient powder room and coat closet. From there, the home opens to an exceptionally spacious living room featuring a beautiful bay window, abundant natural light, and original hardwood floors. A separate formal dining room with classic chair-rail detailing provides the perfect setting for holiday dinners, entertaining, and everyday gatherings. The updated eat-in kitchen offers beautiful wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, a six-burner range, wine cooler, dishwasher, garbage disposal, double ceiling fans, and easy-care flooring. A rear door provides convenient access to the back of the property and garage. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with original hardwood flooring. The spacious primary suite offers a comfortable sitting area, distinctive architectural ceiling detail, two roomy closets, and a private en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms provide tremendous flexibility for family, guests, home offices, a dressing room, or additional sitting space. The hall bathroom features a tub/shower combination and skylight, bringing even more natural light into the home. The finished walkout lower level significantly expands the home’s usable living space and is ideal for entertaining, recreation, a media room, home gym, or flexible bonus space. It also features an additional powder room, generous storage, and a separate laundry room, with convenient walkout access to both the front and rear of the property. As a corner property, the home enjoys an abundance of windows and sunlight throughout, along with beautifully maintained landscaping that adds to its curb appeal. After more than three decades of memories, improvements, celebrations, and careful ownership, 834 E. Vernon Road is ready for its next chapter. With four bedrooms, two full and two half baths, a finished walkout lower level, garage, updated kitchen, original hardwood floors, and generous living spaces, this Mount Airy home offers the character of an established Philadelphia residence with the functionality today's buyers are looking for.
East Mount Airy, located between Germantown and Chestnut Hill, is a residential and leafy Philadelphia neighborhood with stone twins and wooded park edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Germantown Avenue corridor near Mt. Airy Avenue, where independent cafes, corner groceries, and small service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. The Sedgwick Theater anchors local nights with film and community programming. High Point Café and Weavers Way Co-op serve as familiar gathering spots tied to daily routines. Architecture leans toward early-20th-century twins and porch-front homes on sloping, tree-lined blocks. Wissahickon Valley Park and the Cresheim Trail shape the outdoor backdrop with shaded paths and creekside scenery.
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Market insights
834 E Vernon Rd · $412,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$412,000
Median sale price in this area is $279,135. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% 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
Double entry
Stall shower and tub/shower combinations
Walk-in shower in bathroom
Breakfast area
Butler's pantry
Ceiling fans
Chair railings
Formal separate dining room
Traditional floor plan with dining area
Kitchen with eat-in area, gourmet layout, and table space
Recessed lighting
Skylights
Upgraded countertops
Wood floors
Carpet
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Microwave
Oven/Range - Gas
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Upgraded countertops
Butler's pantry
Eat-in and table space
Laundry & utility
Washer - front loading
Dryer - front loading
Gas dryer
Laundry located in basement
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Ceramic tile
Fully carpeted areas
Heating & cooling
Radiator heat fueled by natural gas
Ceiling fans
Window air conditioning units
200+ amp electric service
Exterior features
Wrought iron fencing
Skylights
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Front and rear entrances
Outside entrance to basement
Sump pump
Windows in basement
Home design
Semi-detached property
Flat roof
Fee simple ownership
Property in good to excellent condition
Effective year of major renovation: 2000
Parking
Rear-entry attached garage (1 garage space)
Additional driveway space for 1 vehicle
On-street parking
Asphalt driveway
Two total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Masonry construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Bay/Bow windows
Skylights
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas for heating and hot water
Electric cooling fuel
200+ amp electric service
Other
Not in a federal flood zone
Ground rent paid annually
Lot dimensions approximately 36 x 104
Above-grade finished living area reported from assessor
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
Eighth 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
Dec 7, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Repair and replace the cooling tower, fresh air intake, and a section of the main duct.
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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19119
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,100 per month, based on comparable rentals
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