Welcome to 834 E. Vernon Road, a spacious corner twin in Philadelphia’s desirable Mount Airy neighborhood—a home that has been lovingly cared for by the same owner for more than 30 years. Throughout that time, the property has been thoughtfully maintained and enhanced with numerous renovations and updates, creating a home filled with warmth, character, and true pride of ownership. Step through the front door into a welcoming foyer complete with a convenient powder room and coat closet. From there, the home opens to an exceptionally spacious living room featuring a beautiful bay window, abundant natural light, and original hardwood floors. A separate formal dining room with classic chair-rail detailing provides the perfect setting for holiday dinners, entertaining, and everyday gatherings. The updated eat-in kitchen offers beautiful wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, a six-burner range, wine cooler, dishwasher, garbage disposal, double ceiling fans, and easy-care flooring. A rear door provides convenient access to the back of the property and garage. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with original hardwood flooring. The spacious primary suite offers a comfortable sitting area, distinctive architectural ceiling detail, two roomy closets, and a private en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms provide tremendous flexibility for family, guests, home offices, a dressing room, or additional sitting space. The hall bathroom features a tub/shower combination and skylight, bringing even more natural light into the home. The finished walkout lower level significantly expands the home’s usable living space and is ideal for entertaining, recreation, a media room, home gym, or flexible bonus space. It also features an additional powder room, generous storage, and a separate laundry room, with convenient walkout access to both the front and rear of the property. As a corner property, the home enjoys an abundance of windows and sunlight throughout, along with beautifully maintained landscaping that adds to its curb appeal. After more than three decades of memories, improvements, celebrations, and careful ownership, 834 E. Vernon Road is ready for its next chapter. With four bedrooms, two full and two half baths, a finished walkout lower level, garage, updated kitchen, original hardwood floors, and generous living spaces, this Mount Airy home offers the character of an established Philadelphia residence with the functionality today's buyers are looking for.
Under contract
Price cut: $12K (9/30)
$399,999
834 E Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119
4beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
3,647 Square Feet Lot
$396,600 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic chair-rail detailingQuartz countertopsEasy-care flooringAbundant natural lightConvenient powder roomSix-burner rangeWelcoming foyer
- 33 days
- 934
- 81
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Inayah Hart 267-331-0071,
Compass RE 2674358015
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2661012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Front Entrance,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,080
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 3,647 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36.00 x 104.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 222032000
- Zoning: RSA2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Good,Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mt Airy (east)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $359,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,036
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$396,600
$377,000 - $416,000
$2,701/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Contingent | $399,999$192/sqft |
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| 9/30/2026 | Price change | $399,999-2.9%$192/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $412,000+66.5%$198/sqft |
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| 2/3/2013 | Listing removed | $247,500$119/sqft |
Source: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors #6119347 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $247,500+198.2%$119/sqft |
Source: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors #6119347 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/1988 | Sold | $83,000$40/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,636 +21.2% | $402,600 +21.2% |
| 2024 | $4,650 | $332,200 |
| 2023 | $4,650 +37.8% | $332,200 |
| 2022 | $3,374 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,374 +12.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,993 -84.4% | -- |
| 2017 | $19,213 | -- |
| 2016 | $19,213 +619.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,671 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,671 +1.4% | $220,800 +665% |
| 2012 | $2,635 | $28,864 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: Mount Airy East
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Martin L. King
- 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.





