$274,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,088 sqft
8519 Marsden St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Listed by Mercury Real Estate Group
For Sale
Listing description
Situated on a lovely treelined E. Mt. Airy street close to shopping & public transportation this classic 3 bedroom 1 & 1/2 bath NW Philadelphia home offers 1102 sqft of comfortable modern living space plus a large well-lit unfinished basement. Amenities include: Exposed natural wood flooring in LR, DR, and all three bedrooms, modern granite & stainless E/I kitchen with breakfast bar and easily maintained LVP flooring, mud room-adjacent to Kitchen, Deck, fully fenced rear yard with concrete pad plus grassy/garden area, Big bay window in main BR, Ceiling fans in LR, DR all 3 BRs, skylight in C/T Hall bathroom, high ceilings and premium brick-look wall covering running from LR up the stairs to the second floor hallway providing superior insulating unlike natural exposed brick. Basement: laundry and utilities. Located three blocks to Stenton Station commuter rail line. Across the street from Pleasant Playground. A few blocks to local cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and the Acme on Germantown. Come and make this wonderfully affordable townhome your today! property taxes of aprox $206/mo.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 half bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,102 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru, Colonial
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,444 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $250
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2681600
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 3 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Range, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
- Security
- Smoke Detector
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry, Brick Front
- Roof
- Flat
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Exterior features
- Sidewalks
- Windows
- Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Skylights, Vinyl Clad
- Doors
- Storm
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Rear
- View
- Street
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Septic
- Utilities
- Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- MT AIRY (EAST)
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 15.00 x 100.00
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
- Zoning
- RSA5
- Cross street
- Chew Avenue
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans
- Possession
- 0-30 Days CD, Negotiable, Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$250,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, and this home's own April 2023 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- April 2023 for $110,500
- About $123,261 in today's market
- Current list price
- $275,000
- County assessment implies
- $187,407
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6675 MUSGRAVE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | August 2026 | $260,000 | 3/1 | 1,144 | $221,292 |
| 7226 DEVON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | September 2026 | $299,500 | 2/1 | 1,040 | $269,244 |
| 7823 FORREST AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150 | August 2026 | $295,000 | 3/1 | 1,088 | $317,343 |
| 133 E HORTTER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | October 2026 | $315,000 | 3/1 | 1,118 | $326,444 |
| 325 E PLEASANT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | October 2026 | $259,000 | 3/1 | 1,120 | $246,135 |
| 4027 PECHIN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128 | September 2026 | $325,000 | 3/1 | 1,140 | $279,883 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Sold | $110,500 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,474 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$55,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,667/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,380
- Property taxes
- $206
- Home insurance (est.)
- $80
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: October 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT
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