8523 Benton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 - Photo 1

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$275,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
820 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

*BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYERS' INABILITY TO GET MORTGAGE FINANCING* Welcome home to 8523 Benton Avenue, tucked away on a hidden gem of a street with Pennypack Park right in your own backyard! This charming 2-bedroom home has been lovingly cared for and is ready for its next chapter. Step inside to find beautifully restored hardwood floors, fresh neutral paint throughout, and a cozy layout perfect for everyday living. The finished side of the basement provides extra living space, a convenient half bath, and plenty of storage. The laundry area is also located on this floor, and from the basement you can step right out to the driveway, where you'll love the detached oversized garage, providing plenty of space for parking, storage, or even a workshop. Recent updates include a new oven, new garage door, a new roof (2025) & hot water heater (2023), offering peace of mind to the new owner. Whether you're relaxing inside or enjoying the beauty of the park just steps away, this well-maintained property is truly a special place to call home. Schedule your showing soon, or you might miss out on this exceptional property.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 8523 Benton Ave

General

Sold For: $275,000
Taxes: $3,710 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2541254
Added to Site: 113 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 9
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Appliances: Oven - Wall
Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Other

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Alley
Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: 19152 (19152)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Cross Streets: Evarts
Driving Directions: Use GPS. From Bustleton Ave. Southbound, turn Left onto Mower, Right onto Castor, and the road wraps around to Benton. Property is on the Right side.

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

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

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bi-level
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle
Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
Square Feet: 820
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 820 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 820 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1965
Year Built Source: Estimated
Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Dimensions: 125' x 28'
Zoning: RSA3
Lot Description: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Not In Development

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $335.37
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,078
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $265,100
Tax Amount: $3,710
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: 2 Blink Cameras, 1 Internet Modem
Lot Number: 263

Listed by Realty One Group Supreme, Cheryl Anton
Sold by KW Empower, Neil Galauski

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Schools

Schools serving 8523 Benton Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Farrell Louis H School 8300 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152	K-8	0.4 mi
Northeast High School 1601 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111	9-12	1.7 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 8523 Benton Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/20/2025

Sold

$275,000

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MLS

9/26/2025

Listed

$275,000

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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.

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8523 Benton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 (MLS# PAPH2541254) is a Single Family property that was sold at $275,000 on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 8523 Benton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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