Handyman Special! Instant Equity To Be Earned! Welcome to 1838 Shallcross Avenue located in the highly desirable Folcroft Borough neighborhood. This twin home offers incredible potential and is perfect for investors or savvy buyers looking to build instant equity. The main level features a welcoming living room, spacious dining room, half bathroom, and nicely sized kitchen with dinette area. The second floor offers three generously sized bedrooms and one full bathroom. The large full basement provides endless possibilities for additional living space or storage. Outside, enjoy the large backyard, private deck, storage shed, and nicely sized driveway. Home is being sold in as-is condition, with the seller providing the U&O for the buyer so you can move in and start your next project right away. Location is key! Conveniently located near local shopping, dining, regional rail lines, Philadelphia International Airport, Center City, and major highways including I-95, making this a great option for commuters. So much potential here and this opportunity will not last long!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (6/15)
$199,900
1838 Shallcross Ave, Folcroft, PA 19032
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,784 Square Feet Lot
$198,600 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private deckLarge backyardLarge full basementStorage shedNicely sized drivewaySpacious dining roomThree generously sized bedrooms
- 100 days
- 481
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Fingerman 267-549-8284,
HomeSmart Realty Advisors 2156041191
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2115574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,784 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 116.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 20000126500
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Folcroft
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Folcroft
- Municipality: FOLCROFT BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $85,810
- Annual tax amount: $3,896
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$198,600
$189,000 - $209,000
$2,301/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $199,900-2.5%$167/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+32.3%$171/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $155,000+3.4%$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2008 | Listing removed | $149,900$125/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #5144277 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $149,900$125/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #5144277 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,896 +6.4% | $85,810 |
| 2025 | $3,660 +3% | $85,810 |
| 2024 | $3,555 +2.9% | $85,810 |
| 2023 | $3,456 +5.7% | $85,810 |
| 2022 | $3,270 | $85,810 |
| 2021 | $3,270 +918% | $85,810 +45.9% |
| 2020 | $321 -90.3% | $58,820 |
| 2019 | $3,302 +2.5% | $58,820 |
| 2018 | $3,222 +898.2% | $58,820 |
| 2017 | $323 | $58,820 |
| 2016 | $323 | $58,820 |
| 2015 | $323 | $58,820 |
| 2014 | $323 +2.8% | $58,820 |
| 2013 | $314 +2.8% | $58,820 |
| 2012 | $306 +0.3% | $58,820 |
| 2011 | $305 +2% | $58,820 |
| 2010 | $299 +7.5% | $58,820 |
| 2009 | $278 | $58,820 |
| 2008 | $278 +8.3% | $58,820 |
| 2007 | $257 | $58,820 |
| 2006 | $257 | $58,820 |
| 2005 | $257 -2% | $58,820 |
| 2004 | $262 +8.5% | $58,820 |
| 2003 | $241 +7.9% | $58,820 |
| 2002 | $224 | $58,820 |
| 2000 | $224 | $58,820 |
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Neighborhood: 19032
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southeast Delco
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







