This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath straight-through home in Penrose Park is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for homeownership with convenience and potential. Step into a spacious living room, dining area, and an updated kitchen with ample cabinets and prep space — perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The mechanical room has easy access to the washer/dryer area and the first-floor half bath. The kitchen gives direct access to the ample fenced-in backyard. The backyard has access to a short grassy alley to the side street. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and great closet space throughout. Enjoy in-house access garage, paved driveway, and plenty of on-street parking. Plus, plenty of ample outdoor space. ✔ FHA, VA & Conventional financing welcome ✔ Strong rental potential for buy-and-hold investors ✔ Close to the airport, I-95, public transit, schools & shopping ✔ Just minutes from Eastwick, Tinicum, and University City This home is clean, functional, and priced right — a smart pick for anyone ready to buy now and build equity. 📅 Schedule your private showing today before it’s gone!
Under contract
$230,000
8133 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
3beds
1,360sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1965
1,981 Square Feet Lot
$220,900 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grassy alleyMechanical roomPlenty of on-street parkingPaved drivewayIn-house access garageFenced-in backyardGreat closet space
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 06:48pm
Listed by:
Stacey Duke-Middleton 484-393-5842,
BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square (610) 353-6200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2491834

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Free, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,981 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 90.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 405795968
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,Federal
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Subdivision: Penrose Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,463
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Inclusions: All Appliances At Zero Dollar Value.
- Exclusions: All Owner's Personal Property.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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