$599,900
3 bd|2.5 ba|1,908 sqft
2908 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
For Sale
Listing description
This charming end of row townhouse is perfectly situated in a convenient and desirable Top of the Hill location. Approaching the home, you will be greeted by a secluded slate patio that invites outdoor dining surrounded by the garden and mature plantings. As you enter the front door, there is a spacious, enclosed and heated front porch offering an additional place to relax that is a perfect place to enjoy a good book and still feel connected to the outdoors. Stepping into the living room you will see the wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors that are featured throughout the home. Passing through the dining room, you will then enter the bright kitchen that leads to a back deck. Upstairs there are three sunlit filled bedrooms and a full bath. The home has central air and much coveted off street parking behind the home including an attached garage. The location is as good as it gets. You can walk to many of great shops and restaurants that Chestnut Hill is known for and regional rail for an easy ride to 30th Street and Center City is just a couple of blocks away. The beautiful Wissahickon Valley in Fairmount Park is minutes away and access to the PA Turnpike and the Blue Route is nearby. This one won't last long. Make an appointment to see this special home today
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Lower level1 half bath
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,497 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Straight Thru
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,429 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $401
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2667912
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 1 day
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplace
- 1
- Fireplace type
- Wood
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Stone
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s), Patio(s)
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Natural Gas
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Off Street
- Garage type
- Garage - Rear Entry
- Total spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- CHESTNUT HILL
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RSA5
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer, Dryer, and Refrigerator all in as is condition
- Possession
- 31-60 Days CD
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000 |
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
$526,000
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
- March 2015 for $297,450
- County deed record in 2015 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $600,000
- County assessment implies
- $538,796
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 E JOHNSON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144 | August 2026 | $300,000 | 3/2 | 1,520 | $290,944 |
| 3610 GYPSY LN, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129 | August 2026 | $395,000 | 3/1 | 1,537 | $441,235 |
| 309 E MEEHAN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119 | September 2026 | $397,000 | 3/2 | 1,440 | $385,031 |
| 1616 WYNSAM ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138 | August 2026 | $156,000 | 3/2 | 1,440 | $150,945 |
| 7536 MAYLAND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19138 | August 2026 | $180,100 | 3/1 | 1,360 | $253,291 |
| 3433 W PENN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19129 | August 2026 | $420,000 | 3/1 | 1,400 | $512,512 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 2015 | Sold | $297,450 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $7,115 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$120,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$3,780/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,012
- Property taxes
- $593
- Home insurance (est.)
- $175
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 8:25 AM EDT
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