Welcome to 9228 Academy Rd in the heart of the Academy Gardens section of the Northeast. This charming Cape Cod style home has been lovingly renovated and now presents as her best self. With a full exterior facelift including new windows, siding, roof, 2 new bedrooms, as well as a full bathroom added on the second floor, this home has been maximized for modern living. Outside, this amazing property boasts a new driveway with 5 car parking, a huge, fenced backyard and a mature Japanese maple adding to the curb appeal. Upon entering you're greeted with an airy eat-in kitchen (renovated 2017) complete with granite counters, recessed lighting, stainless appliances and a fresh subway tile backsplash. The kitchen flows naturally into the spacious living room complete with a brick fireplace and a wall of windows that bathe the room in natural light and showcase the backyard. Down the hall on the first floor is a full bathroom with tub and 2 well-sized bedrooms, both with closets. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms (added 2016-17) complete with skylights and laminate flooring and a full bathroom with built in shelving and a stand up shower. The laundry room is also conveniently tucked away on this floor. Out back is an enormous, fenced yard with a premium shed outfitted with electric. Kick off your shoes after a long work day, fire up the grill and enjoy your peaceful backyard paradise with room for fire pits, play sets, dogs and kids. This convenient Northeast location means you can access schools and parks, as well as hop on I-95 in minutes! Schedule your showing today. This stunning home won’t last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,935 sq ftLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Shaw• Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
•215-866-0050 (broker)
Bought with Khanh Tran• Concept Realty LLC
•215-333-1120 (broker)
•kevindtran123@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2002054
Redfin Estimate
$383,317
$58K since sold in December 2021$3,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($360K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 9228 Academy Rd in the heart of the Academy Gardens section of the Northeast. This charming Cape Cod style home has been lovingly renovated and now presents as her best self. With a full exterior facelift including new windows, siding, roof, 2 new bedrooms, as well as a full bathroom added on the second floor, this home has been maximized for modern living. Outside, this amazing property boasts a new driveway with 5 car parking, a huge, fenced backyard and a mature Japanese maple adding to the curb appeal. Upon entering you're greeted with an airy eat-in kitchen (renovated 2017) complete with granite counters, recessed lighting, stainless appliances and a fresh subway tile backsplash. The kitchen flows naturally into the spacious living room complete with a brick fireplace and a wall of windows that bathe the room in natural light and showcase the backyard. Down the hall on the first floor is a full bathroom with tub and 2 well-sized bedrooms, both with closets. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms (added 2016-17) complete with skylights and laminate flooring and a full bathroom with built in shelving and a stand up shower. The laundry room is also conveniently tucked away on this floor. Out back is an enormous, fenced yard with a premium shed outfitted with electric. Kick off your shoes after a long work day, fire up the grill and enjoy your peaceful backyard paradise with room for fire pits, play sets, dogs and kids. This convenient Northeast location means you can access schools and parks, as well as hop on I-95 in minutes! Schedule your showing today. This stunning home won’t last long!
TREND #5957778
Jan 10, 2012
Sold
$140,000
$88/sq ft
Oct 9, 2011
Listed
$149,900
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004539966
Jan 10, 2012
Sold
$140,000
$88/sq ft
Oct 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2011
Listed
$149,900
$94/sq ft
+13
Sweet and cozy ranch style home features nice front lawn and vestibule entrance. Nice living room with fireplace, eat in kitchen , 2 bedrooms and full tiled bath, upstairs features a nice size room(could be 3rd bedroom) and separate room with mechanicals and could be used as storage or computer room. This is a cozy cottage that has a huge great level backyard and off street parking. Storage shed included Low maintenance, convenient location for someone who is looking for their own space. This is a well kept home by same owner since 1955, nothing but love and pride here
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,161 (−30.7%)
$65,160 + $260,640
$325,800
2025
$4,561 (+41.1%)
$65,160 + $260,640
$325,800
2024
$3,232
$46,180 + $184,720
$230,900
2023
$3,232 (+28.5%)
$46,180 + $184,720
$230,900
2022
$2,515
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2021
$2,515
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2020
$2,515 (+4.4%)
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2019
$2,409 (−0.2%)
$51,630 + $120,470
$172,100
2018
$2,415
$51,750 + $120,750
$172,500
2017
$2,414 (+4.4%)
$51,750 + $120,750
$172,500
2015
$2,312
$124,421 + $48,079
$172,500
2014
$2,311 (+5.7%)
$124,421 + $48,079
$172,500
2013
$2,186 (+3.6%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2012
$2,110 (+3.9%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2011
$2,031 (+9.9%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2010
$1,848
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
Tax history for 9228 Academy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,161 (−30.7%)
$65,160 + $260,640
$325,800
2025
$4,561 (+41.1%)
$65,160 + $260,640
$325,800
2024
$3,232
$46,180 + $184,720
$230,900
2023
$3,232 (+28.5%)
$46,180 + $184,720
$230,900
2022
$2,515
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2021
$2,515
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2020
$2,515 (+4.4%)
$53,910 + $125,790
$179,700
2019
$2,409 (−0.2%)
$51,630 + $120,470
$172,100
2018
$2,415
$51,750 + $120,750
$172,500
2017
$2,414 (+4.4%)
$51,750 + $120,750
$172,500
2015
$2,312
$124,421 + $48,079
$172,500
2014
$2,311 (+5.7%)
$124,421 + $48,079
$172,500
2013
$2,186 (+3.6%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2012
$2,110 (+3.9%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2011
$2,031 (+9.9%)
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
2010
$1,848
$5,000 + $17,368
$22,368
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSD-3
/NE - MAP A
/AHC
/NIS
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
Northeast Overlay District - Map A
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Jan 23, 2012 • Final
Pp_plumbng
Replace the storm and sanitary house traps.
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 1,200
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 828FT NW FORDHAM RD; LOT 60'X132'3"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,935
Legal Lot Number: 294
Legal Block Number: 153N1
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.1822
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: RSD3
County Use Description: RES-DETACHED, 1 1/2 STORY, FRA
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,935 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 572334600
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 4, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Holme Thomas School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Lincoln High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19114
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $441,000
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