Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home in the desirable Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been freshly painted throughout and features modern upgrades that blend comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to a bright and inviting layout featuring a large living room with a bay window, a welcoming foyer with marble flooring, chandelier, and coat closet, along with a formal dining room both offering easy-to-maintain tiled flooring, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The brand-new eat-in kitchen is a true highlight, showcasing soft-close cabinetry, a built-in pantry, recessed lighting, and new stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and exterior-vented hood. Upstairs, enjoy brand new vinyl flooring throughout, including all bedrooms, along with newly updated steps. The primary suite offers a private retreat with an en-suite bath featuring a beautifully tiled shower and ample closet space. Three additional generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed full hallway bath. The lower level provides versatile additional living space, ideal for a family room, home office, or recreation area along with a convenient new half bath, laundry area, and direct access to the attached garage. Step outside to a covered patio and private backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located just minutes from major highways and within walking distance to shopping, transportation, and schools, this home offers exceptional value in a prime location. Schedule your showing today! this is a must-see!
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
1853 Merlin Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
4beds
2,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
3,600 Square Feet Lot
$530,100 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$2,658 Estimated rent
Home value
$530,100
$504,000 - $557,000
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Private backyardConvenient new half bathLaundry areaNewly updated stepsExterior-vented hoodFreshly painted throughoutBuilt-in pantry
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Listed by:
Hardik Chiniwala 267-266-5675,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Bought with:
Hannah Chen, 2337029
Home Vista Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2611532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Vinyl
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Full,Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,126
- Total interior livable area: 2,126 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,126
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 80
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 582018700
- Zoning: RSA2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Somerton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $437,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,126
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator As Is Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $530,000-4.6%$249/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2611532 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Contingent | $555,555$261/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2611532 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $555,555+100.2%$261/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2611532 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2008 | Sold | $277,500$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,127 +23.4% | $437,700 +23.4% |
| 2024 | $4,964 | $354,600 |
| 2023 | $4,964 +19.5% | $354,600 |
| 2022 | $4,155 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,155 +4.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,978 -84.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $25,854 +687.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,284 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,284 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,284 +4.5% | $264,600 +647.6% |
| 2012 | $3,144 | $35,392 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,392 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,392 |
| 2009 | -- | $35,392 |
| 2008 | -- | $35,392 |
| 2007 | -- | $35,392 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,928 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,928 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,928 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $32,288 +11.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $28,864 +3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $27,936 |
| 1999 | -- | $27,936 |
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Neighborhood: Somerton
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Frank Anne SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10C.C.A. Baldi Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Washington George High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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.
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- Philadelphia County
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- 19116
- Somerton
- 1853 Merlin Rd
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