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Property Description
Opportunity meets character in this spacious Drexel Hill home with rare income potential. Situated on a desirable corner lot, this property offers generous room sizes, classic architectural details, and a unique detached garage with a studio apartment above-perfect for rental income, extended family, or a private workspace. Inside the main home, you'll find 3-4 bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with an attached nursery or home office, offering flexible living options. The home features one and a half baths, a welcoming living room, a fireplace room ideal for cozy evenings, a formal dining room, and an inviting front porch-perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. Original woodwork, large baseboards, and timeless details add warmth and character throughout, while the spacious layout provides a solid foundation for updates and personal touches. This is a great opportunity for buyers looking to build equity and restore its charm or perhaps an investor who can convert the spacious attic to additional bedrooms and bath. The separate lot (tax ID of 16-12-00330-00 taxes of $1932) includes a detached multi-car garage with a studio apartment above, offering excellent income potential or multi-generational living potential. This home is ready for the next owner to elevate the character and make their own updates. A great backyard, ample parking. Home is being sold as-is and buyer is responsible for all township use and occupancy requirements.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 478 Foss Ave
General
- Sold For: $360,000
- Taxes: $9,641 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADE2106644
- Added to Site: 85 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
Location
- Area: Upper Darby Twp (10416)
- Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
- County: DELAWARE
- Driving Directions: Huey to Foss
School Information
- School District: Upper Darby
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,580
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,580 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,580 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,792
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R10
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $125.97
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,757
- County Tax: $840
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $217,070
- Tax Amount: $9,641
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: washer, dryer, fridge and freezer in garage
- Lot Number: 281-000
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC, Nikolitsa Thompson
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford, Jennifer Schwoebel-Flood
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Schools
Schools serving 478 Foss Ave
School District:Upper Darby School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hillcrest El School, Drexel Hill, PA 2601 Bond Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Drexel Hill Middle School 3001 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Upper Darby Senior High School 601 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 478 Foss Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/24/2026
Sold
$360,000
10.77%
MLS
1/16/2026
Listed
$325,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
478 Foss Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (MLS# PADE2106644) is a Single Family property that was sold at $360,000 on March 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 478 Foss Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Drexel Hill? You can browse all Drexel Hill real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

