🏡 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.
For sale
Price cut: $35.1K (9/14)
$399,900
7705 Dorcas St, Philadelphia, PA 19111
3beds
2,322sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
3,738 Square Feet Lot
$396,300 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private detached garageCustom interior railingSpacious finished lower levelNewly renovated bathroomsTwo kitchensLarge yardDriveway parking
- 58 days
- 1,778
- 117
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
FERN HELLINGER 215-429-6153,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton (215) 355-5100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2657986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Front Entrance,Finished,Heated,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,322
- Total interior livable area: 2,322 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,272
- Finished area below ground: 1,050
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,738 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33.00 x 115.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Additional Storage Area, Garage Side Entry
- Parcel number: 561119100
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Burholme
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,512
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Washer / Dryer, 2 Refrigerators
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$396,300
$376,000 - $416,000
$2,662/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $399,900-8.1%$172/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $435,000-3.3%$187/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+190.3%$194/sqft |
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| 8/21/2014 | Sold | $155,000-13.8%$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2014 | Pending sale | $179,900$77/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown #6353637 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $179,900-21.1%$77/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown #6353637 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2005 | Sold | $228,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,428 +26.8% | $316,300 +26.8% |
| 2024 | $3,491 | $249,400 |
| 2023 | $3,491 +10.5% | $249,400 |
| 2022 | $3,158 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,158 +9.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,875 +24.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,315 +10.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,098 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,098 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,098 -13% | $179,900 +612.5% |
| 2012 | $2,411 | $25,248 |
| 2011 | -- | $25,248 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,248 |
| 2009 | -- | $25,248 |
| 2008 | -- | $25,248 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,248 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $23,488 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,488 |
| 2004 | -- | $23,488 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $22,816 +1.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,432 |
| 2000 | -- | $22,432 |
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Neighborhood: Fox Chase
Nearby schools
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.





