8523 Temple Rd is a 1,088 square foot townhouse on a 1,535 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 11, 2023 for $215,000. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $265,196.
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
1,535 sq ftLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by James Brennan• Walter Studley Real Estate Sales Corp
Completely updated home in desirable East Mount Airy. The gourmet kitchen features new cherry cabinets complete with beautiful crown molding, granite counter tops, granite breakfast bar, and new stainless steel appliances. Refinished hardwood floors throughout the entire house, crown molding throughout the first floor and a beautiful chandelier in the dining room. The second floor has three nice sized bedrooms, the master bedroom with crown molding, a large closet and ceiling fan. The new bathroom features a cherry vanity, new porcelain tile floor and beautiful glass shower doors. As an added bonus there is a full finished basment with a half bathroom and a washer and dryer. Nothing to do but move right in! Owner is a Pa licesned Realtor.
TREND #5739188
Nov 1, 2010
Sold
$81,000
$74/sq ft
Jul 9, 2010
Listed
$110,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004897086
Nov 1, 2010
Sold
$81,000
$74/sq ft
Oct 14, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 9, 2010
Listed
$110,000
$101/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008957302
Feb 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2010
Listed
$149,900
$138/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2000
Sold
$78,900
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 22, 1999
Sold
$48,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,371
$48,100 + $192,700
$240,800
2025
$3,371 (+11.3%)
$48,100 + $192,700
$240,800
2024
$3,029
$43,280 + $173,120
$216,400
2023
$3,029 (+33.7%)
$43,280 + $173,120
$216,400
2022
$2,265
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2021
$2,265
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2020
$2,265 (−4.2%)
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2019
$2,364 (+11.3%)
$24,068 + $144,832
$168,900
2018
$2,124
$21,617 + $130,083
$151,700
2017
$2,123 (+4.4%)
$21,617 + $130,083
$151,700
2015
$2,033
$22,567 + $129,133
$151,700
2014
$2,032 (+21.7%)
$22,567 + $129,133
$151,700
2013
$1,670 (+3.6%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2012
$1,612 (+3.9%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2011
$1,552 (+9.9%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2010
$1,412
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
Tax history for 8523 Temple Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,371
$48,100 + $192,700
$240,800
2025
$3,371 (+11.3%)
$48,100 + $192,700
$240,800
2024
$3,029
$43,280 + $173,120
$216,400
2023
$3,029 (+33.7%)
$43,280 + $173,120
$216,400
2022
$2,265
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2021
$2,265
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2020
$2,265 (−4.2%)
$23,056 + $138,744
$161,800
2019
$2,364 (+11.3%)
$24,068 + $144,832
$168,900
2018
$2,124
$21,617 + $130,083
$151,700
2017
$2,123 (+4.4%)
$21,617 + $130,083
$151,700
2015
$2,033
$22,567 + $129,133
$151,700
2014
$2,032 (+21.7%)
$22,567 + $129,133
$151,700
2013
$1,670 (+3.6%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2012
$1,612 (+3.9%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2011
$1,552 (+9.9%)
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
2010
$1,412
$2,537 + $14,551
$17,088
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/NDO
/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
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,088
Building Sq. Ft: 1,088
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 188'2" N OG GOWEN AV; 16'2"X95'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,535
Legal Lot Number: 231
Legal Block Number: 66N1
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0352
Depth Footage: 95
Front Footage: 16
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-ROW WITH BASEMENT GARAGE,
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,535 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 501110300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mccloskey John F School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
1/10
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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 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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Philadelphia, PA • 19150
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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