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Property Description
Nestled in a suburban setting, this expanded stone Cape Cod residence offers a blend of charm & easy living with main floor & second floor bedroom options - Built in 1951 & currently with the second generation of original ownership, inviting a sense of warmth & longevity & ready for the next new ownership to make it their own - Large living room with deep sill - Separate dining room with backyard & woods views - Four bedrooms & two full baths - Two main floor bedrooms & full bath on first floor & two bedrooms and bath on second floor - Big walkout basement - There is room for everyone here - Nice & easy flow floor plan, perfect for everyday, with various one floor living options of bedrooms, or an office or a den - The living areas have hardwood under carpeting - The heart of the home is the kitchen, including a self-cleaning electric range, a dishwasher, disposal & SS refrigerator ensuring culinary endeavors - Ample cabinetry and counter space, along with enough room for a kitchen table and chairs - Venture outside to experience the large level lot, with a mix of open space and mature trees - The property adjoins open space & backs to a wooded area, providing a sense of privacy and a picturesque backdrop - Enjoy the soothing sounds of the creek - The yard is perfect for gardening, play area, pet room or simply unwinding - The exterior of the home is a combination of "solid old school" stone & stucco that exudes character and durability - Sidewalks & street lights enhance the neighborhood's charm, while the private driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for you and your guests - The suburban location provides easy access to local shopping, hospitals, parks, public & private schools, 476, and the airport, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle - There is a brand new gas HVAC system in 2025 - Water heater new in 2024 - Double hung replacement windows in all but a few locations - Brand new sewer lateral inspected and permitted in 2025 - Put in a little effort to update & you have yourself a gem of a home, on a nice street, backing up to a creek & the open space of the historic Collen Brook Farm - Click photo to enlarge - Floor Plans at Last Three Photos - Click Camera Icon for Virtual Tour - OPEN HOUSE SAT., 10/18 from 1-3PM
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5042 Sylvia Rd
General
- Sold For: $403,500
- Taxes: $8,637 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADE2099562
- Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
- Interior Features: Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
- Parking Type: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- Area: Upper Darby Twp (10416)
- Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
- County: DELAWARE
- Cross Streets: Rt 1 / Township Line
- Driving Directions: Route 1 South from Havertown to Left on to Sylvia Road (Immediately after the Pilgrim Gardens Shopping Center on the Left) Home is down on the Right
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Upper Darby
- Elementary School: Aronimink
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Combination, Copper Plumbing, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Stone, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,306
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,306 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,206 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 132
- Frontage Feet: 65
- Zoning: R-10
- Lot Description: Adjoins - Open Space, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Water Features
- Water Front Type: Creek/Stream
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $193.06
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,157
- City/TownTax: $2,726
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $753
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $194,460
- Tax Amount: $8,637
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Washer / Dryer / Kitchen refrigerator
- Lot Number: 395-000
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Mark P Tierney
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Ildephonse J Hines
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Schools
Schools serving 5042 Sylvia Rd
School District:Upper Darby School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Aronimink El School 4611 Bond Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | 1-5 | 0.3 mi |
Drexel Hill Middle School 3001 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Upper Darby Senior High School 601 North Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5042 Sylvia Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/08/2026
Sold
$403,500
-5.26%
MLS
10/08/2025
Price Increased
$425,900
2.4%
MLS
9/18/2025
Listed
$415,900
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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.
5042 Sylvia Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (MLS# PADE2099562) is a Single Family property that was sold at $403,500 on January 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 5042 Sylvia Road? 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.

