4 Beds
2 Baths
1,562 SqFt
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,562 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,562 sqft
Price per Sqft $190
Subdivision Ridley Park
MLS Listing ID PADE2096574
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,562
Year Built 1915
Available Date 2025-07-28
Annual Tax Amount $8,166
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.320 Acres
Acres 0.32
Lot Dimensions 40.00 x 150.00 X2
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Charming Home with Bonus Lot in Woodlyn
Welcome to 171 Garfield Avenue, a delightful 4-bedroom, 2-bath home full of character and potential, nestled in the heart of Woodlyn. This property also includes the adjacent lot at 167 Garfield Avenue (40' x 150'), offering a rare opportunity for expansion or new construction—buyers are advised to verify zoning requirements, as a variance may be needed to build.
Step inside through the enclosed sunporch, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or relaxing in the afternoon. The main level features a spacious living room, a large formal dining room, and a versatile first-floor bedroom with an adjoining sitting area. First floor bathroom and laundry center. The eat-in kitchen opens to a cozy back porch and a generous backyard with a detached garage. Wood floors are believed to lie beneath the carpeting, ready to be restored to their original beauty.
Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and a full hall bath with a charming clawfoot tub. A walk-up, floored attic provides excellent storage, while the basement offers a dedicated work area and additional space. This home is being sold in as-is condition, presenting an ideal canvas for a buyer to make it their own.
The adjacent lot at 167 Garfield Ave. is included in the sale and carries a separate annual tax bill of $1,745, so total tax bill for the house and lot is $8,166.. The Seller advises that there was a structure on 167 Garfield at one time with utilities, Seller is unaware of when and how structure was removed.
Enjoy the convenience of Woodlyn's location—close to shopping centers, restaurants, and local parks along MacDade Boulevard. The neighborhood offers easy access to I-476 and I-95, public transportation via SEPTA buses, and nearby train stations in Ridley Park and Swarthmore. Philadelphia International Airport is just 6 miles away.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a home with character and space in a prime Delaware County location.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Ridley Twp (10438)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Basement Dirt Floor, Workshop
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Other
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood
Inclusions Property is being purchased as is condition
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Ridley
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 38-02-00936-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1562
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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