Welcome to 8648 Rugby Street, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Airlite townhouse nestled in the heart of the desirable Mt. Airy neighborhood. This well-built home offers a strong foundation, timeless character, and true turnkey potential—just waiting for its next owner to make it their own. Filled with natural light, the main living area creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. While the home has been well maintained, it offers the perfect opportunity for a touch of tender loving care to customize and reflect your personal style. Begin your tour on the inviting front patio—an ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee, host weekend barbecues, or unwind with friends. The private front yard provides endless possibilities, whether you envision a charming garden retreat or a cozy outdoor lounge. Inside, this exquisite Airlite blends old-school elegance with modern comfort. Central heating and air ensure year-round comfort, while the attached garage and private driveway provide convenient and ample parking for you and your guests. The walkout basement with a rear entrance offers exciting potential—create a cozy family room, man cave, home office, personal gym, or flex space tailored to your lifestyle. Perfectly located just minutes from shopping, dining, public transportation, and major routes, this home offers an easy commute to Center City while enjoying the charm of a sought-after neighborhood. This home is ready for new owners to unlock its full potential and enjoy all that Mt. Airy has to offer. Comfort, convenience, and a fresh start await—don’t miss this incredible opportunity! ✔ Seller is offering a 1-Year Home Warranty for added peace of mind.
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
1,546 sq ftLot Size
$207Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gwendolyn Williams• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Cedarbrook, located between Cheltenham Avenue and Stenton Avenue, is a residential and leafy Philadelphia neighborhood with winding streets and a park-lined edge. Along Stenton Avenue near Washington Lane, the mood concentrates around corner storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services that keep the corridor in motion. Stone and brick twins and mid-century apartment buildings set a steady architectural rhythm, with mature trees softening the blocks. Cedarbrook Plaza serves as a practical retail anchor, while nearby Awbury Arboretum adds a cultivated green escape. SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West Line stations at Washington Lane and Stenton knit the neighborhood into the city’s rail map.
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Market insights
8648 Rugby St · $250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
198 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$250,000
Median sale price in this area is $249,574. (0% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
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
Traditional floor plan
Combination kitchen and dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Ceiling fan(s)
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Garbage disposal
Gas oven/range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Basement laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Sidewalks
Bay/bow windows
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Parking
1-car attached garage
Basement garage
Rear-entry garage
On-street parking
Driveway
Construction
Masonry construction
Brick-and-mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
HOA & community
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Other
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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
Wissahickon Watershed 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
66/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.2 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8648 Rugby St
$241,647
$8,353 under list price of $250K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $345K.