$410,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,620 sqft
7974 Loretto Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Listed by Canaan Realty Services INC
For Sale
Listing description
WELCOME HOME! Absolute move in condition/expanded Academy Gardens single with BIG private yard and attached garage! Enter the first floor to Fabulous kitchen with sparkling stainless appliances and plenty of cabinet/counter space.The dining room/family is HUGE featuring w/w carpet, brick wood burning fireplace, BIg laundry/storage room and inside access to garage/rear yard! # big bedrooms with ample closet space and modern 3 piece hall bath with line closet compliment the first floor nicely! The upstairs features 2 more bedrooms with walk-in closet in hall and utility space. Entertain all your family and friends in the HUGE private back yard with cement patio, newer vinyl fence and storage shed! Front, rear , side yards, CENTRAL A/C, 1 ar private driveway with plenty of street parking, walking distance to stores,ball fields, and BRAND new Thomas Holme school. Make your appointment today ! Showings start with OPEN HOUSE Sat OCT 3 12-130P
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 1 half bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 2,000 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1955
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres (8,220 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $212
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2673954
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 3 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace
- 1
- Fireplace type
- Brick, Wood
- Laundry
- Main Floor
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio & porch
- Patio(s)
- Doors
- Six Panel
- Fencing
- Picket, Vinyl
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Garage type
- Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
- Parking features
- Concrete Driveway
- Total spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- ACADEMY GARDENS
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 60 x 137
- Lot features
- Front Yard, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning
- RSD3
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- washer, dryer, refrigerator, window treatments. ALL conveyed AS-IS
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $424,900 |
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
$394,000
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.
- Current list price
- $424,900
- County assessment implies
- $295,315
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9314 HEGERMAN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 | August 2026 | $588,000 | 4/3 | 2,078 | $352,800 |
| 3109 WILLITS RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 | September 2026 | $450,000 | 4/3 | 1,751 | $270,000 |
| 2210 FULLER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19152 | August 2026 | $400,000 | 4/2 | 2,100 | $233,021 |
| 11039 KELVIN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116 | August 2026 | $535,000 | 4/2 | 1,997 | $337,811 |
| 1853 MERLIN RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116 | July 2026 | $530,000 | 4/2 | 2,126 | $330,877 |
| 9314 DITMAN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 | August 2026 | $368,000 | 2/1 | 1,887 | $252,321 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $3,899 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$84,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,582/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,133
- Property taxes
- $325
- Home insurance (est.)
- $124
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.
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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT
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