Move-in-ready 3-bed, 1.5-bath Holmesburg rowhome with a finished basement and rear off-street parking. The main floor has fresh paint and an open layout leading to an updated kitchen with white shaker cabinets, a pantry, and stainless appliances, including a gas range and built-in microwave. Upstairs are three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a renovated full bath. The finished basement offers flex space for a media room, gym or office, plus a half bath, under-stair storage, and a laundry and utility room with a utility sink and gas forced-air heat. Fenced rear patio with alley access for parking. Near I-95, Frankford and Torresdale Avenues, parks, and the Holmesburg Junction SEPTA station. Schedule your tour today!
For sale
$274,000
8519 Marsden St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
3beds
1,088sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1965
1,440 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Half bathFinished basementFresh paintRear off-street parkingGas rangeOpen layoutUnder-stair storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bay Ha 215-806-9196,
Mercury Real Estate Group (215) 462-5100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2682572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,088
- Total interior livable area: 1,088 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,088
- 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: 1,440 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 652311800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Mixed
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security, Electric Alarm
- Subdivision: Upper Holmesburg
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,976
- Date on market: 10/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $274,000+174%$252/sqft |
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| 9/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/3/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $100,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,613 +56.9% | $258,100 +56.9% |
| 2024 | $2,303 | $164,500 |
| 2023 | $2,303 +24% | $164,500 |
| 2022 | $1,858 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,858 +6.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,750 +47.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,190 +0.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,180 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,180 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,180 +13.5% | $107,600 +834% |
| 2012 | $1,040 | $11,520 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,520 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,520 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,720 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,720 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,720 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,720 -10.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,968 |
| 2000 | -- | $11,968 |
| 1999 | -- | $11,968 |
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Neighborhood: Holmesburg
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




