Offered for sale in a well established Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. This Academy Gardens single expanded Cape Code home features plenty of exterior and interior space. The extra long driveway, mature trees and set back entryway make the home feel private and comfortable. Both front & rear yards are spacious, great for gardening and plantings and backyard features a large shed for storage. The Academy house has two additional outdoor spaces: a 3 season main floor porch off the living room and a large 2nd floor deck off the master, great spaces for entertaining. As you enter the residence the eat in kitchen is to the right, just beyond the generous wood burning fireplace. The size of the kitchen would make a great area to update adding sweat equity to this large home. Properties in this area with updated kitchen and baths sell for much more, especially over 2,000sqft. Continue past the kitchen and you'll find two good size bedroom's and the first full bath. To the left of the entry door is the dining area or family room, fireplace, then the large living room with a spacious bay window looking onto the backyard Birch Trees and access to the porch with brick pavers. The second floors offer another bedroom to the left of the staircase, being used as an office now, then extra large main full bath. The 2nd floor has the laundry area tucked behind two doors, then a small reading nook with window. Continue around the bank of closets is the entry to the master bedroom, featuring a walk in closet and built in vanity, makeup area with sink and counter. The master is quite large and has windows on all sides with sliders to the deck off the master. The residence has a shingle roof well maintained, vinyl siding, front door portico, wood floors, ceramic tile in the kitchen & baths and lots of natural light. The heating is 3 zone baseboard heating, so the home can heat only one area or all areas. The main porch is a great family/friends space . Overall the home is easy to like with alot of potential for upgrades and added value. Worth a look!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,455 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Leon Aksman• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Very large expanded 4BR single Home with Cherry Hardwood floors w/ laminate underlay in LR and DR w/ a Fireplace, beautiful tempered glass and brass staircase, recessed lighting. Large remodeled kitchen, freezer, DW, GD, Ref, lots of cabinets+greenhouse window. Plenty of room for a table and chairs. There is a a full remodeled bathroom and two bedrooms on the main floor. A three season room 12x24 leading to a charming garden with shed. Second floor has the main BR suite with dressing area w/ sink/sitting room plenty of closets+a 12x12 deck overlooking the gardens. There is the 4th bedroom with a large closet. there is also a remodeled very large bathroom. If you are looking for a large home located near all the major highways this home is for you. AHS Home warranty included for buyer at no addition cost for one year
Public Records
Jul 22, 1986
Sold
$59,900
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,297 (−29.8%)
$67,100 + $268,400
$335,500
2025
$4,696 (+30.7%)
$67,100 + $268,400
$335,500
2024
$3,593
$51,340 + $205,360
$256,700
2023
$3,593 (+22.5%)
$51,340 + $205,360
$256,700
2022
$2,933
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2021
$2,933
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2020
$2,933 (+4.4%)
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2019
$2,808 (−0.9%)
$60,180 + $140,420
$200,600
2018
$2,835
$60,750 + $141,750
$202,500
2017
$2,834 (+4.4%)
$60,750 + $141,750
$202,500
2015
$2,714
$117,938 + $84,562
$202,500
2014
$2,713 (−5.3%)
$117,938 + $84,562
$202,500
2013
$2,864 (+3.6%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2012
$2,765 (+3.9%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2011
$2,662 (+9.9%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2010
$2,422
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
Tax history for 9214 Academy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,297 (−29.8%)
$67,100 + $268,400
$335,500
2025
$4,696 (+30.7%)
$67,100 + $268,400
$335,500
2024
$3,593
$51,340 + $205,360
$256,700
2023
$3,593 (+22.5%)
$51,340 + $205,360
$256,700
2022
$2,933
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2021
$2,933
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2020
$2,933 (+4.4%)
$62,850 + $146,650
$209,500
2019
$2,808 (−0.9%)
$60,180 + $140,420
$200,600
2018
$2,835
$60,750 + $141,750
$202,500
2017
$2,834 (+4.4%)
$60,750 + $141,750
$202,500
2015
$2,714
$117,938 + $84,562
$202,500
2014
$2,713 (−5.3%)
$117,938 + $84,562
$202,500
2013
$2,864 (+3.6%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2012
$2,765 (+3.9%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2011
$2,662 (+9.9%)
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
2010
$2,422
$10,589 + $18,723
$29,312
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
124 ft.
Lot size
7,455 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,320
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
572333900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSD-3
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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.
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Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Mar 17, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a rooftop mounted solar photovoltaic system according to electrical codes and approved plans.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Concrete Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $146,650
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Casement, Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 124.25
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $62,850
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,102
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,323
School Tax: $1,609
Tax Assessed Value: $209,500
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,933
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Vicinity of Academy @ Outlook Ave
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,320
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,455 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 572333900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Holme Thomas School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
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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
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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$346,000 – $419,000
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