For the right buyer, this West Oak Lane home offers more than just 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a garage, and a private driveway. It offers a practical path into homeownership with features that matter every single day. Many buyers focus first on paint, flooring, or cosmetic updates. Those things can be changed over time. What is harder to add later is location, parking, layout, and long term potential. This classic two-story masonry row home gives a buyer a strong foundation to work with, along with the convenience of being near Route 309, neighborhood shopping, Cheltenham Plaza, and SEPTA. The private driveway and garage are major advantages that some buyers may not fully appreciate until they live without them. In many parts of Philadelphia, parking can become a daily source of stress, especially during bad weather, late evenings, or after winter snowstorms. Having your own place to park can save time, reduce frustration, and make coming home feel more dependable. This home also gives a buyer room to build value. The layout is practical, the block is well established, and the property has the type of timeless Philadelphia character that continues to appeal to buyers who want stability, convenience, and future upside. For someone willing to see beyond surface level updates, this can be an opportunity to create a comfortable home while investing in their future. With a motivated seller seeking a quick closing, this property may be especially appealing to a buyer who is prepared, serious, and ready to move forward. In every season, this home offers convenience, peace of mind, and the chance to own something with lasting value.
Pending
Price cut: $20K (5/8)
$219,000
2369 78th Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
3beds
1,152sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
1,920 Square Feet Lot
$214,000 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private driveway
- 77 days |
- 94 |
- 6 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bruce F. Burton 610-416-7477,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne 6106478300
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2609188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 120.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 501443700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Oak Lane
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,851
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$214,000
$203,000 - $225,000
$2,095/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $219,000$190/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $219,000-8.4%$190/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+77%$207/sqft |
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| 6/26/2006 | Sold | $135,000+69%$117/sqft |
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| 3/28/2002 | Sold | $79,900+45.3%$69/sqft |
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| 1/12/1998 | Sold | $55,000$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,851 +24.7% | $203,700 +24.7% |
| 2024 | $2,287 | $163,400 |
| 2023 | $2,287 +42.5% | $163,400 |
| 2022 | $1,606 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,606 -4.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,677 +50.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,117 -15.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,326 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,326 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,326 +4.5% | $124,700 +649.4% |
| 2012 | $1,269 | $16,640 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2010 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,640 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,640 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,488 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,488 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,488 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,688 +9.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,440 +9.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,320 +7.8% |
| 1999 | -- | $11,424 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Oak Lane
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennypacker Samuel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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