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4 beds2,080 sqft$198/sqft
834 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Est: $2,514/moGet pre-approved
TownhouseProperty Type
3,647 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$198/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
2.5%Buyer's Agent Compensation

Description

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,
...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Inayah Hart

    Inayah Hart

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (267) 331-0071

1 day on Market
Last updated: 09/08/2026 12:08 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2661012

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Property Information for 834 Vernon Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,036 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Tax ID Number: 222032000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 09-08-2026
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: Stenton Ave
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 11
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,080.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good, Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,647 SF
Location
Location
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MARTIN L. KING (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $359,800
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $287,840
  • City Town Tax: $2,216
  • Land Assessed Value: $71,960
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: K30
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Tax Lot: 103
  • School Tax: $2,820
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2000
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,080.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,080.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,080.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Flat
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Front Entrance, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 36.00 x 104.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Parcel ID: 1014064
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Double Entry
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 834 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2661012

$412,000
Feb 2, 2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1007235774

$247,500
Oct 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007235774

$247,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2661012

$412,000
02/02/2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1007235774

$247,500
10/02/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007235774

$247,500

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

Public Records for 834 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$71,960Additions$287,840Total$359,800
Tax Record2026$4,236 ($353 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,647 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2032000

Schools near 834 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Day Anna B School
PublicPK to 8

King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

Parkway Northwest
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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834 Vernon Road is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19119. This property was listed for sale on September 8, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $412,000. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Day Anna B School, King Martin Luther High School and Hill-Freedman World Academy. 834 Vernon Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,080 sqft townhouse built in 1950.

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