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$274,000

8519 Marsden St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,088
Square Feet
0.03
Lot Size (acres)
1965
Year Built
5
Days On Market

Move-in-ready 3-bed, 1.5-bath Holmesburg rowhome with a finished basement and rear off-street parking. The main floor has fresh paint and an open layout leading to an updated kitchen with white shaker cabinets, a pantry, and stainless appliances, including a gas range and built-in microwave. Upstairs are three bedrooms with hardwood floors and a renovated full bath. The finished basement offers flex space for a media room, gym or office, plus a half bath, under-stair storage, and a laundry and utility room with a utility sink and gas forced-air heat. Fenced rear patio with alley access for parking. Near I-95, Frankford and Torresdale Avenues, parks, and the Holmesburg Junction SEPTA station. Schedule your tour today!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
4 days ago
Listed By
Van M Ha, 2158069196 · Mercury Real Estate Group, 2154625100
MLS#
PAPH2682572
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
8519 Marsden St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
UPPER HOLMESBURG
Zip Code
19136

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1965
Style
Straight Thru
Building Area
1,088 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,088 sq. ft.
Total
1,088 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$274,000
Annual Taxes
$3,976

Schools

100/100
New Foundations Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,464
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
63% White · 16% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Black
Free/reduced lunch
63%
Phone
(215) 624-8100
76/100
Meehan Austin Middle School
Grades M–M · 1.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
579
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
37% Black · 28% White · 23% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3240
71/100
Keystone Academy Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
673
Parent reviews
4.3★ avg · 22 reviews
Student body
33% Black · 31% Hispanic / Latino · 25% White
Free/reduced lunch
81%
Phone
(215) 332-2111
54/100
Forrest Edwin School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,201
Student body
33% Black · 25% White · 25% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3330
53/100
Brown Joseph School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
573
Student body
34% White · 27% Black · 21% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3320
51/100
Holme Thomas School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 1.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
813
Student body
30% White · 26% Hispanic / Latino · 22% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3130
51/100
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 1.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 400-4000
51/100
Disston Hamilton School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
890
Student body
36% Black · 29% Hispanic / Latino · 19% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3350

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/20/2026Listed for sale$274,000

Listed by Van M Ha · Mercury Real Estate Group · 2154625100

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2682572

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