Welcome to 8547 Forrest Avenue, a very well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick row home in the highly sought-after East Mount Airy neighborhood, offering true pride of ownership. Move right in and enjoy a home that's been meticulously cared for inside and out. Step into the bright and airy living room, offering a spacious and inviting setting for everyday living. The cozy dining room is perfect for hosting family dinners and holiday gatherings, while the eat-in kitchen features an abundance of cabinet and counter space, a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a stainless steel 5-burner gas range. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable, carpeted bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms offer generous closet space, and the tiled full bathroom features a pedestal sink and a tub/shower combination. The fully finished basement provides valuable additional living space and can easily serve as a family room, home office, home gym, playroom, or the perfect space for entertaining. A convenient powder room and separate laundry/utility room complete the lower level. Outside, enjoy multiple spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The front patio and fenced front yard are perfect for sipping your morning coffee, summer grilling, or spending time with family, friends, or furry companions. The beautifully manicured front lawn, classic brick exterior, and attractive brick retaining wall create outstanding curb appeal Enjoy the convenience of an attached one-car garage and a fenced two-car driveway, offering off-street parking for up to three vehicles. Ideally located just minutes from schools, parks, recreation centers, shopping, and dining, with convenient access to Route 309, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Lincoln Drive, making commuting throughout the Philadelphia area simple and convenient. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly move-in-ready home in the highly sought-after East Mount Airy neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today!
Under contract
$270,000
8547 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
3beds
1,164sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
2,024 Square Feet Lot
$264,300 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick exteriorAttractive brick retaining wallAttached one-car garageEat-in kitchenConvenient powder roomBeautifully manicured front lawnFront patio
- 76 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michelle Phillips 215-251-7519,
Luxe Real Estate LLC 2152517519
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2651352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,164
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,164
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,024 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 502233000
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Mt Airy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,332
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$264,300
$251,000 - $278,000
$1,873/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Contingent | $270,000$232/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,323 +25.5% | $237,400 +25.5% |
| 2024 | $2,648 | $189,200 |
| 2023 | $2,648 +42.9% | $189,200 |
| 2022 | $1,853 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,853 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,935 +33.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,447 -9.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,599 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,599 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,599 +4.5% | $140,300 +773.4% |
| 2012 | $1,530 | $16,064 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,064 |
| 2010 | -- | $16,064 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,064 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,064 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,064 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $14,944 |
| 2005 | -- | $14,944 |
| 2004 | -- | $14,944 +4.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,304 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,728 +10.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $12,416 +5.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $11,776 |
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Neighborhood: Cedarbrook
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.




