Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,126 sqft$249/sqft
1853 Merlin Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,600 sq ftLot Size
1961Year Built
$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home in the desirable Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been freshly painted throughout and features modern upgrades that blend comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to a bright and inviting layout featuring a large living room with a bay window, a welcoming foyer with marble flooring, chandelier, and coat closet, along with a formal dining room both offering easy-to-maintain tiled flooring,...Welcome to this beautifully updated single-family home in the desirable Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been freshly painted throughout and features modern upgrades that blend comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to a bright and inviting layout featuring a large living room with a bay window, a welcoming foyer with marble flooring, chandelier, and coat closet, along with a formal dining room both offering easy-to-maintain tiled flooring, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The brand-new eat-in kitchen is a true highlight, showcasing soft-close cabinetry, a built-in pantry, recessed lighting, and new stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and exterior-vented hood. Upstairs, enjoy brand new vinyl flooring throughout, including all bedrooms, along with newly updated steps. The primary suite offers a private retreat with an en-suite bath featuring a beautifully tiled shower and ample closet space. Three additional generously sized bedrooms share a well-appointed full hallway bath. The lower level provides versatile additional living space, ideal for a family room, home office, or recreation area along with a convenient new half bath, laundry area, and direct access to the attached garage. Step outside to a covered patio and private backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located just minutes from major highways and within walking distance to shopping, transportation, and schools, this home offers exceptional value in a prime location. Schedule your showing today! this is a must-see!
  • Listed by: Hardik R Chiniwala 267.266.5675 hchiniwalare@gmail.com • Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Listing closed: 07/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2611532

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Property Information for 1853 Merlin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,126 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 582018700
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Split Level
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SOMERTON
  • Subdivision: SOMERTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: GALAHAD
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,126.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,600 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19116 (19116)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $437,700
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $350,160
  • Land Assessed Value: $87,540
  • Land Use Code: D36
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • School Tax: $3,431
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,126.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,126.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,126.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 45X80
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Parcel ID: 1308487
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1853 Merlin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2611532

$530,000
Jul 16, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1946147991

$530,000
Jul 16, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #141707348

$530,000

+3.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2611532

$530,000
07/16/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1946147991

$530,000
07/16/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #141707348

$530,000

+3.6% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1853 Merlin Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,980Additions$387,920Total$484,900
Tax Record2026$4,727 ($394 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,126 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,126 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN58-2018700

Schools near 1853 Merlin Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frank Anne School
PublicPK to 5

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington George High School
Public9 to 12

Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1853 Merlin Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
$530,000
4
2,126
3,600
$310,000
4
2,126
4,800
$288,000
4
2,126
4,488
$480,000
4
2,406
4,640
$250,000
4
2,070
7,300
$375,000
5
2,610
3,600

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