Welcome to 7538 Forrest Ave, a home that has a multitude of options for a creative buyer or investor. While needing updates and TLC; this single home welcomes you with a large front yard, backyard and endless possibilities. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. A spacious first floor that leads to a full basement as well as access to the large backyard. As you enter the backyard, you'll notice the open lot that sits directly next to the property. This lot is also included in the sale of the property and will be sold together as a package adding additional value and options for the new owner. Schedule your showing today so you don't miss the opportunity to own this unique property. The address to the vacant lot is 7528 Forrest Ave.
For sale
$230,000
7538 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
3beds
1,440sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementLarge backyardSpacious first floorLarge front yard
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- 364 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 26, 2025 at 05:06pm
Listed by:
Jamie Taybron 215-294-7701,
Realty One Group Restore - Conshohocken 2158285330
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2552568
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- 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: 3,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 502189000
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Airy
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $273,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,829
- Date on market: 10/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000$160/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2552568 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $230,000$160/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2447478 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $230,000-3.8%$160/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2447478 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Price change | $239,000-4.4%$166/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2447478 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,999$174/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2447478 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,830 +23.5% | $273,600 +23.5% |
| 2024 | $3,101 | $221,500 |
| 2023 | $3,101 +48.4% | $221,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,329/mo
Principal & interest
$1095
Property taxes
$153
Home insurance
$81
Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Oak Lane
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pennypacker Samuel SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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