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Property Description
Welcome to 8547 Forrest Avenue, a very well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick row home in the highly sought-after East Mount Airy neighborhood, offering true pride of ownership. Move right in and enjoy a home that's been meticulously cared for inside and out. Step into the bright and airy living room, offering a spacious and inviting setting for everyday living. The cozy dining room is perfect for hosting family dinners and holiday gatherings, while the eat-in kitchen features an abundance of cabinet and counter space, a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a stainless steel 5-burner gas range. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable, carpeted bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms offer generous closet space, and the tiled full bathroom features a pedestal sink and a tub/shower combination. The fully finished basement provides valuable additional living space and can easily serve as a family room, home office, home gym, playroom, or the perfect space for entertaining. A convenient powder room and separate laundry/utility room complete the lower level. Outside, enjoy multiple spaces for relaxing and entertaining. The front patio and fenced front yard are perfect for sipping your morning coffee, summer grilling, or spending time with family, friends, or furry companions. The beautifully manicured front lawn, classic brick exterior, and attractive brick retaining wall create outstanding curb appeal Enjoy the convenience of an attached one-car garage and a fenced two-car driveway, offering off-street parking for up to three vehicles. Ideally located just minutes from schools, parks, recreation centers, shopping, and dining, with convenient access to Route 309, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Lincoln Drive, making commuting throughout the Philadelphia area simple and convenient. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly move-in-ready home in the highly sought-after East Mount Airy neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8547 Forrest Ave
General
- Sold For: $265,000
- Taxes: $3,332 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2651352
- Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Fully Carpeted
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: 19150 (19150)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: EAST MT AIRY
- Cross Streets: Roumfort Road
- Driving Directions: GPS to 8547 Forrest Avenuee
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: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,164
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,164 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,164 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,024
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 125.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $231.96
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,866
- City/TownTax: $1,466
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $238,100
- Tax Amount: $3,332
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1164
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Lot Number: 124
Listed by Luxe Real Estate LLC, Michelle Phillips
Sold by Realty ONE Group Focus, jada D thompson
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Schools
Schools serving 8547 Forrest Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mccloskey John F School 8500 Pickering Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 1.8 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 8547 Forrest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/16/2026
Sold
$265,000
-1.85%
MLS
7/23/2026
Listed
$270,000
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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.
8547 Forrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150 (MLS# PAPH2651352) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $265,000 on October 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 8547 Forrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

