Sold for $425,000
$425,000
8240 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
4beds
1,734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
8,750 Square Feet Lot
$432,000 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,506 Estimated rent
Home value
$432,000
$397,000 - $471,000
$2,506/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
Explore your selling options
What's special
Welcome Home to This Beautiful Expanded Cape Cod in Fox Chase! This is the one you've been waiting for! Nestled on a charming corner lot, this sweet 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with central air is move-in ready and waiting for you to make it your own. Located in the highly sought-after Fox Chase neighborhood, this home offers comfort, style, and convenience. On the main level, enjoy a bright and spacious living room with a gorgeous gas fireplace framed by a tile and wood mantle, complemented by hardwood floors and a newer bay window that fills the room with natural light. The dining area is perfect for hosting, featuring crown molding, hardwood floors, and a lighted ceiling fan. The gourmet kitchen is a dream, with granite countertops, gas cooking, recessed lighting, a tile backsplash, and plenty of cabinetry, plus a cozy breakfast nook for casual dining. You'll love the stunning family room addition, offering hardwood floors, two lighted ceiling fans, surround sound, recessed lighting, crown molding, a "Split" for heating/cooling and another gas fireplace with a large mantle. The family room opens to a covered side patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two well-sized bedrooms with ample closet space and a full ceramic tile bath with crown molding complete the main level. Upstairs, the main bedroom boasts recessed lighting, Berber carpeting, a large closet, and two additional storage closets. The fourth bedroom offers recessed lighting, Berber carpeting, a deep closet, and extra storage space. A full ceramic tile bath with a stall shower completes the second level. The full unfinished basement is ideal for storage, housing the laundry area, hot water heater, utility tub, and a newer gas whole house heater with central air. This property also offers ample parking with a 4-car driveway, a large rear patio, side garden, shed, and a covered side patio—perfect for outdoor living. The beautifully landscaped yard features mature evergreens, assorted perennials, and a spacious front lawn. With newer windows, fresh paint, hardwood floors and custom window shades throughout, this home is ready for you to move in. It’s also ideally located close to shopping, dining, public transportation (20-minute ride to Center City on the Fox Chase Line), and you can walk to Pennypack Park! A 12-month home warranty is included for added peace of mind. New Year, new home! Schedule your showing today—this one will not last!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 23, 2025 at 04:01pm
Listed by:
Larry Aita 215-478-4344,
RE/MAX Regency Realty
Bought with:
Natalie Solano, RS352058
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2423164
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,734
- Total interior livable area: 1,734 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,734
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 88.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 631166200
- Zoning: RSD1
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Passive Radon Mitigation, Crawl Space
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Fox Chase
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2025 | Sold | $425,000+1.2%$245/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/11/2024 | Pending sale | $419,900$242/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,900+58.5%$242/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/31/2017 | Sold | $265,000-3.6%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2017 | Pending sale | $274,900$159/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham #6831959 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,497 +24.1% | $392,700 +24.1% |
| 2024 | $4,429 | $316,400 |
| 2023 | $4,429 +23.6% | $316,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fox Chase
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fox Chase SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10C.C.A. Baldi Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Washington George High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 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.

Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.