Welcome to this wonderful end of row home featuring double the lot size of 2100 square feet any comp on the block. The beautiful landscaped front yard gives ease of maintenance and charm to this property. The side and back yard are gated and private featuring a perennial bed and shade tree from the Philly Free Tree program. Wonderful for kids, pets and back yard parties. The deck is 10’x12’, great for grilling and outdoor dining in beautiful weather. Add your own taste in flooring and paint colors and this home is ready to move in and make your dream home. Enter into a large living room with bay window and large coat closet. There is a dining room for family gatherings and a well maintained airy, cozy kitchen with ample storage. Appliances are in great working condition. The upstairs features 2 bedrooms and could be converted to a 3rd bedroom.The large back room is sunny and airy, great for the master bedroom or an office/den space with a sofa bed for guests. The front room is slightly smaller with an ample walk-in closet. There is a linen/storage closet in the hallway outside the bathroom for plenty of storage. The bathroom is the original mid-century modern (1955) bathroom with lime and black tiles. Excellent condition and fully functional. There are ceiling fans in every room of the house and plenty of windows for fresh air. Desirable block with great neighbors/ A full finished basement is large and bright with walk-out to the back yard. There is closet space under the steps and a Whirlpool washer and dryer in excellent condition. The furnace, air conditioner and tankless hot water heater have been installed within the last 5 years and well maintained. Make this area into a third bedroom, an artist studio, a playroom or man cave with plenty of space for storage. The neighborhood has plenty of public transportation with New Foundation Charter School, one of the best schools in the area, right around the corner. A quarter mile away is the entrance to Pennypack Park featuring an 18-mile loop of trails for biking, hiking or fishing along the creek. Lots of local shopping and dining are minutes away. Come visit this home with an open mind and make it your dream home on a quiet, desirable block with a great community of neighbors.
For sale
Price cut: $11K (6/2)
$218,900
7917 Marsden St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
2beds
1,120sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1955
2,132 Square Feet Lot
$215,500 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick-front appealComfortable living spaceFormal diningFull hallway bathGenerously sized bedrooms
- 48 days |
- 648 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Osiecki 215-400-2617,
RE/MAX Access 2154002600,
Co-Listing Agent: Christopher Thude 215-817-0261,
RE/MAX Access
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2620898
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Combination
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 82.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 651253600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Holmesburg
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $210,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,943
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$215,500
$205,000 - $226,000
$1,562/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $218,900-4.8%$195/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+318%$205/sqft |
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| 9/2/1994 | Sold | $55,000$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,944 +34.1% | $210,300 +34.1% |
| 2024 | $2,195 | $156,800 |
| 2023 | $2,195 +29.4% | $156,800 |
| 2022 | $1,697 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,697 +3.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,643 +51.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,083 -12.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,236 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,236 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,236 +4.5% | $118,300 +696.7% |
| 2012 | $1,183 | $14,848 |
| 2011 | -- | $14,848 |
| 2010 | -- | $14,848 |
| 2009 | -- | $14,848 |
| 2008 | -- | $14,848 |
| 2007 | -- | $14,848 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,824 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,824 |
| 2004 | -- | $13,824 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,824 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,280 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,280 |
| 1999 | -- | $13,280 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Holmesburg
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Brown Joseph H SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19136
- Holmesburg
- 7917 Marsden St






