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Listing description

🏡 PRICE IMPROVEMENT — NOW $399,990! Welcome to 7705 Dorcas Street — a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath twin offering space, flexibility and the convenience of a move-in-ready home in desirable Rhawnhurst. If you have been looking for a home where the major updates have already been taken care of, this is an opportunity worth seeing. Inside, you will find beautiful hardwood floors, newly renovated bathrooms, an updated 200-amp electrical panel, updated plumbing, custom interior railing, and a spacious finished lower level that provides valuable additional living and entertaining space. The home also features two kitchens, offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements, entertaining or extended-family needs. Outside, the property continues to deliver value with a large yard, driveway parking and a private detached garage — features that provide both convenience and additional value in this price range. Whether you are a buyer looking for a move-in-ready home or someone looking to make a smart investment in a property with substantial updates already completed, 7705 Dorcas Street offers an excellent combination of location, space, updates and value. Conveniently located near Cottman Avenue shopping, local schools, parks, everyday amenities and major commuter routes, making daily life and commuting convenient. Now offered at $399,990. Come see the space, the updates and the value in person. Schedule your private showing today.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
2,322 sq ft
Heating
90% Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural style
Ranch/Rambler
Year built
1960

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.09 acres (3,738 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$172
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2657986
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
54 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Interior features
2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s)
Basement
Front Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Walkout Level
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Slab

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Natural Gas
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable TV

Parking

Parking
Driveway

Community

Subdivision
BURHOLME

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
33.00 x 115.00
Zoning
RSA3
Cross street
Napfle

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Washer/Dryer, 2 refrigerators
Possession
31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2026Price reduced$399,900
—Price reduced$435,000
Aug 13, 2026Listed for sale$450,000

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

$414,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
July 2014 for $155,000
County deed record in 2014 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$399,900
County assessment implies
$341,743

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
3137 DRAPER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136September 2026$385,0003/12,194$550,921
1142 SAINT VINCENT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111August 2026$285,0003/21,678$384,772
221 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119September 2026$569,4004/22,288$682,204
3220 STANWOOD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136September 2026$366,5003/22,282$369,236
816 KENDRICK ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111September 2026$420,0003/21,742$516,067
1312 ST VINCENT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111September 2026$285,0003/11,656$399,000

Sale history

DateEventPrice
July 2014Sold$155,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $4,512 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$79,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,500/mo

Principal & interest
$2,007
Property taxes
$376
Home insurance (est.)
$117

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

Philadelphia City

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.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT

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