8879 Old Farm Road

Closed 5/28/14
Closed 5/28/14
Exterior Front
Foyer
Foyer
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Half Bath
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathroom
Back Yard
Exterior Back
Sold
Last Sold Price
$288,000
3 beds1,804 sqft$160/sqft
8879 Old Farm Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,194 sq ftLot Size
1960Year Built
$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spacious, three bedroom split-level in Sun Valley. Tasteful, foyer entrance leads to the large family room with sliders to the back yard. Large living room with vaulted ceiling and lots of windows for plenty of natural sun. Formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, wall oven, tile floor and backsplash. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms all with plenty of closet space. Replacement windows throughout. 2 patios in the back yard for entertaining or just relaxing. Crawl space in the basement...Spacious, three bedroom split-level in Sun Valley. Tasteful, foyer entrance leads to the large family room with sliders to the back yard. Large living room with vaulted ceiling and lots of windows for plenty of natural sun. Formal dining room and eat-in kitchen with gas cooking, wall oven, tile floor and backsplash. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms all with plenty of closet space. Replacement windows throughout. 2 patios in the back yard for entertaining or just relaxing. Crawl space in the basement for even more storage. Hardwood floors under carpets. The waterproofed basement has a new sump pump. Exceptionally clean and well maintained home!
  • Listed by: Ruth S Usher 215.760.9850 ruthsusher@gmail.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
Listing closed: 05/28/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003624947

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Property Information for 8879 Old Farm Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,429 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 632306800
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Levels/Stories: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SUN VALLEY
  • Subdivision: SUN VALLEY (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: BLOOMFIELD
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,804.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,194 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19115 (19115)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $255,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $113,652
  • Land Assessed Value: $142,248
  • Land Use Code: D31
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 79
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 10
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 14
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 13
Room 8
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,804.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 1,804.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/1039/4778/300710394778_512_384_WM_0xY28K6VrYgAnfmV.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 53X118
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1355010
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8879 Old Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #416184803

$288,000—
May 28, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003624947

$288,000—
Mar 28, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003624947

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #416184803

$288,000
05/28/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003624947

$288,000
03/28/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003624947

—

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Public Records for 8879 Old Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$97,100Additions$388,400Total$485,500
Tax Record2026$4,887 ($407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,804 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,804 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,194 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN63-2306800

Schools near 8879 Old Farm Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Frank Anne School
Public - PK to 5
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington George High School
Public - 9 to 12
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
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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