8602 Rugby Street

Closed 2/9/26

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Last Sold Price

$189,900

3 beds2 baths1,208 sqft$157/sqft

8602 Rugby St, Philadelphia, PA 19150

TownhouseProperty Type

1,544 sq ftLot Size

1950Year Built

$157/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - Offer Deadline 1/13/26 by 5 PM Arv $299,000-$330,000. Welcome to 8602 Rugby Street, a solid brick rowhome tucked into the heart of Cedarbrook / Mt. Airy. This is the kind of house that invites vision, rewards action, and lets you create & write the next chapter for this property. Step inside and envision your design immediately. The main living area is generously sized, filled with natural light, and offers a layout that works equally well for traditional living or a more...MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - Offer Deadline 1/13/26 by 5 PM Arv $299,000-$330,000. Welcome to 8602 Rugby Street, a solid brick rowhome tucked into the heart of Cedarbrook / Mt. Airy. This is the kind of house that invites vision, rewards action, and lets you create & write the next chapter for this property. Step inside and envision your design immediately. The main living area is generously sized, filled with natural light, and offers a layout that works equally well for traditional living or a more modern flow. Just beyond, the dining area creates a natural gathering point for everyday meals or future entertaining. The kitchen is functional and ready for transformation, offering a blank canvas for buyers who understand that the most valuable upgrades are the ones you design yourself. Tucked conveniently on the main level is a half bath, adding everyday comfort and practicality that buyers and tenants alike appreciate. Off the rear of the first floor, just beyond the kitchen, an enclosed patio/deck expands the living space and creates a private retreat for relaxing, dining, or reimagining as a seamless indoor-outdoor extension of the home. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing household, home office needs, or rental use. Each room offers good natural light and a layout that makes updates straightforward and impactful. The full hall bathroom is intact and ready for a modern refresh that will instantly elevate both style and value. The basement delivers what savvy buyers look for: storage, laundry, mechanical systems, and room to improve. Gas heat is already in place, and the space offers long-term flexibility whether kept purely functional or enhanced over time. Out back, a rear garage, rear access, and off-street parking add meaningful value in this neighborhood. The driveway setup and alley access are amenities that quietly elevate day-to-day convenience and long-term appeal. This home speaks to buyers who think ahead: Owner occupants ready to customize and build equity. Landlords seeking a long-term buy-and-hold in a stable, high-demand area. Parents or students looking to own instead of rent. The location offers excellent convenience, with nearby SEPTA bus routes and Regional Rail access providing an easy commute to Center City. Shopping, dining, and everyday necessities are close by along Germantown Avenue, at Cedarbrook Plaza, and at Cheltenham Mall. The home is also just minutes from Chestnut Hill and Wyndmoor, offering additional dining, shopping, and green space, with quick access into Montgomery County. Major roadways, including Route 309 and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), make travel throughout the city and surrounding suburbs simple and efficient. Bring your vision, bring your plans, and turn this property's potential into a huge payoff. Opportunities like this, in this neighborhood, do not last. Schedule your showing now before it's too late!

Listed by: Andre Richardson 267.977.0304 bossrealtor777@gmail.com • HomeSmart Realty Advisors

Listing closed: 02/09/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2570386

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Property Information for 8602 Rugby Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,195 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 502088800
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Other
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: MT AIRY
Subdivision: MT AIRY (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,208.00
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

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,544 SF

Location

School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District County ID: 803408593408

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19150 (19150)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $228,300

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $182,640
City Town Tax: $1,406
Land Assessed Value: $45,660
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 235
School Tax: $1,789
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,208.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,208.00
Total SQFT: 1,208.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8044/0133/6666/804401336666_512_384_WM_rpp8UpwwWVJzwHIo.jpg
Basement Type: Other
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 96.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1242983

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Built In, Basement Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Other
Fireplace: No

Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Other
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 8602 Rugby Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 9, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	$189,900	—
Feb 6, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1929074955	$189,900	—
Jan 14, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2570386		—
Jan 14, 2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2570386		—
Jan 1, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	$195,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/09/2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	$189,900
02/06/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1929074955	$189,900
01/14/2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	—
01/14/2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	—
01/01/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2570386	$195,000

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

Public Records for 8602 Rugby Street

Taxable ValueLand$48,800Additions$195,200Total$244,000

Tax Record2026$1,796 ($150 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,544 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN50-2088800

Schools near 8602 Rugby Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Mccloskey John F School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.5 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.9 mi
NR	Ivy Hill Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 4	0.4 mi
NR	Regina Coeli Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Sojourner Truth S.D.A. School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Mccloskey John F School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.2 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.9 mi
NR	Ivy Hill Christian Academy PrivateK to 4 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Regina Coeli Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Sojourner Truth S.D.A. School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8602 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$189,900	3	2	1,208	1,544
8604 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$115,000	3	1	1,200	1,520
8600 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$169,900	3	3	1,212	2,976
8606 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$93,000	3	1	1,208	1,546
8608 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$195,000	3	1	1,208	1,546
8610 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	1	1,208	1,546
8612 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$228,000	3	1	1,208	1,546
8614 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$160,000	3	2	1,208	1,544
8616 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$265,000	3	1	1,200	1,534
8618 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	1	1,208	1,546
8601 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$72,000	3	2	–	2,400
8603 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$275,000	3	1	1,208	1,450
8607 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	1	1,184	1,440
8620 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$58,000	3	2	1,212	1,546
8609 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$164,900	3	2	1,215	1,458
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