Very well maintained 3-bedroom townhome in the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. This home has been cared for by the same owners for many years and shows pride of ownership. First floor has large living room with picture window that allows plenty of natural light, a formal dining room and an eat-in kitchen. The second floor has three bedrooms with good sized closets and a hall bath with skylight. The basement is finished and has a half bath, a laundry area and access to the attached garage. Major updates include All of windows, heating and air and the roof. The location is fabulous as it is near local parks, shopping and public transportation. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $265,000
Zestimate®
$265,000
8238 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
3beds
1,424sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
1,785 Square Feet Lot
$265,000 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$2,351 Estimated rent
Home value
$265,000
$252,000 - $278,000
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Eat-in kitchenHall bath with skylightFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew McGill 215-779-1866,
McGill Real Esate
Bought with:
Jaime Bedard, RS343875
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2564400
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 200
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Built In, Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,785 sqft
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 105.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 502203100
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: East Mt Airy
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2026 | Sold | $265,000+4%$186/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2564400 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $254,900$179/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Contingent | $254,900$179/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $254,900-5.6%$179/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $269,900-5.3%$190/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$200/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,319 +21.7% | $237,100 +21.7% |
| 2024 | $2,727 | $194,800 |
| 2023 | $2,727 +39.5% | $194,800 |
| 2022 | $1,954 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,954 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,040 +4.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,944 | -- |
| 2016 | $1,944 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,944 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,944 | $145,100 +749.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,088 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,088 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,088 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,088 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,088 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,088 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,904 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,904 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,904 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,392 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,856 +7.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,928 +4.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $12,352 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cedarbrook
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Edmonds Franklin S SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19150
- Cedarbrook
- 8238 Forrest Ave
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