Welcome! This twin home features both a side yard and a front yard. As you approach, you'll notice the patio, which is spacious enough for grilling or simply relaxing. Step inside to a large living room that flows into the dining room. The kitchen has been upgraded, and the finished basement offers additional space, including a room that can serve as a bedroom, hobby room, or storage. The basement also has a full bathroom with outside access. The garage is accessible only from the outside. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms and the main bathroom, along with ample closet space in the primary bedroom. With a little TLC, this house could become your perfect home. Oh, this home may qualify for a 15k grant in Upper Darby Township.
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dawn Fussell• United Real Estate
•484-367-7727 (broker)
•urephillyoffice@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Ricardo Silva• Realty Mark Associates-CC
Twin home back on the market (buyer's mortgage was denied). FHA appraised for $75,000 and fha repairs & U & O completed. Owned by the same owner since 1978. Great for 1st time buyer or investor. Front yard leads to the covered front porch. Enter the Spacious Living Room with wall to wall carpeting. A large Formal Dining Room with a chair rail. The Updated Kitchen offers nice cabinets, a microwave, gas cooking and a pantry closet. 2nd floor offers a Large Master Bedroom with 2 closets, ceiling fan & replacement windows, 2 additional bedrooms (1 w/ ceiling fan) and wall to wall carpeting. A ceramic tile hall bath. The basement offers a separate room which could be a nice exercise rm or office with a powder room (Shower is inoperable). Separate Laundry area and an outside exit to rear. A 1 car attached garage. Nice side yard! BRAND NEW GAS HEATER!!!! Updated Kitchen! Includes a 1 year home warranty for new buyer. New Porch Roof in 2007. Refrigerator included. Many replacement windows. Seller prefers to sell in as-is condition. Needs a little tlc.
Public Records
Feb 17, 1978
Sold
$28,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,690 (+3.2%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2025
$4,547 (+3.5%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2024
$4,393 (+1.0%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2023
$4,352 (+2.8%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2022
$4,235 (−25.8%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2021
$5,710 (+55.5%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2020
$3,671 (+1.8%)
$18,060 + $38,690
$56,750
2019
$3,606 (+1.2%)
$18,060 + $38,690
$56,750
2018
$3,565 (+2.7%)
2017
$3,472 (+1.8%)
2015
$3,411 (+3.0%)
2014
$3,311 (+3.7%)
2013
$3,192 (+6.4%)
2011
$2,999 (+5.9%)
2010
$2,831
Tax history for 253 Shirley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,690 (+3.2%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2025
$4,547 (+3.5%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2024
$4,393 (+1.0%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2023
$4,352 (+2.8%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2022
$4,235 (−25.8%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2021
$5,710 (+55.5%)
$23,210 + $80,670
$103,880
2020
$3,671 (+1.8%)
$18,060 + $38,690
$56,750
2019
$3,606 (+1.2%)
$18,060 + $38,690
$56,750
2018
$3,565 (+2.7%)
2017
$3,472 (+1.8%)
2015
$3,411 (+3.0%)
2014
$3,311 (+3.7%)
2013
$3,192 (+6.4%)
2011
$2,999 (+5.9%)
2010
$2,831
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
75 ft.
Lot size
1,742
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,394
Year built
1940
Style
Townhouse
County
Delaware County
APN
16040200500
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
On Street, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $80,670
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 25.00 x 73.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $23,210
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,394
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $1,456
County Tax: $402
School Tax: $2,755
Tax Assessed Value: $103,880
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $4,613
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: UPPER DARBY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Long lane and Shirley Rd
Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,394
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 16040200500
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bywood El School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Beverly Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Upper Darby Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Upper Darby, PA • 19082
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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