8423 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136-1517 $299,900

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# of Units: 2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,634
Acreage: 0.05
Age:99 years
Taxes: $3,388
MLS#: PAPH2380016
Subdivision: Holmesburg
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Welcome to 8423 Torresdale Ave, a delightful duplex in the heart of Philadelphia's 19136 zip code. This well-maintained property offers a unique opportunity for both homeowners and investors alike, featuring two separate residences, each boasting 1 bedroom and 1 bath. As you approach the property, you'll be greeted by its classic facade and a welcoming ambiance. The duplex is designed for comfort and convenience, with a thoughtfully laid-out floor plan on each level. The first-floor unit encompasses a cozy living space, a well-appointed kitchen, and a comfortable bedroom with an adjacent full bathroom. Neutral tones and ample natural light create an inviting atmosphere, making this space ideal for relaxed living. Ascend the stairs to the second-floor unit, mirroring the layout of the first. The upper-level residence maintains the same level of comfort, offering a spacious living area, a functional kitchen, and a tranquil bedroom with an accompanying full bathroom. Both units have been designed to maximize functionality while maintaining a cozy and homey feel. The property's location in the 19136 zip code adds to its appeal, providing residents with convenient access to nearby amenities, schools, parks, and public transportation options. Whether you're looking for a multi-generational living arrangement, a rental property to generate income, or a combination of both, 8423 Torresdale Ave presents a versatile and promising investment opportunity. Don't miss the chance to own this charming duplex in Philadelphia, where the dual residences offer flexibility and potential.

Taxes: $3,388
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*:
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: The School District Of Philadelphia
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit Cooling, None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Driveway, Off Street, Assigned Parking

Interior
Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Masonry

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The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (44 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Brown Joseph High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.59 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.65 mi
Holme Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.02 mi
Forrest Edwin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.23 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.63 mi
Keystone Academy Charter School Keystone Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.8 mi
Disston Hamilton School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.94 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.01 mi
John Hancock Demonstration School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.28 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.63 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.69 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.7 mi
Lawton Henry W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.74 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Sullivan James J School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.27 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.32 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.38 mi
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Mastery CS-Smedley Campus K–6 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.86 mi
Bridesburg School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Stearne Allen Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Marshall John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
School Lane Charter School School Lane Charter School K–12 Bensalem 4.41 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Decatur Stephen School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Cornwells Elementary School Bensalem Township School District K–6 Bensalem 4.45 mi
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School K–8 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
MaST Community Charter School III MaST Community Charter School III K–8 Philadelphia 4.9 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.65 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.02 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Harding Warren G Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
School Lane Charter School School Lane Charter School K–12 Bensalem 4.41 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi

Public High (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 0.65 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.52 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
Franklin Towne Charter High School Franklin Towne Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.57 mi
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
School Lane Charter School School Lane Charter School K–12 Bensalem 4.41 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi

Private (40 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Dominic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.46 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.78 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 0.79 mi
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 1.23 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
All Saints Episcopal School Episcopal Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.65 mi
Alpha House Nursery & Kindergarten Roman Catholic K Philadelphia 1.87 mi
Nazareth Academy Grade School Roman Catholic 1–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Nazareth Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 1.91 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 2.26 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Christ The King Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.71 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.74 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.74 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 3.05 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.16 mi
Our Lady Of Calvary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Archbishop Ryan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
St Martha Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
St Charles Borromeo School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bensalem 3.87 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
Delat School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Frankford Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 4.37 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.42 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 4.44 mi
Holy Ghost Prep Roman Catholic 9–12 Bensalem 4.5 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Nhs School-Woodhaven Nonsectarian 10–12 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 4.75 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
St Anselm Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19136), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 37
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,620

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 6,272
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.65
  • Households w/ Children: 60%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,363 (54.5%)
  • Rented: 4,969 (36.8%)
  • Vacant: 1,186 (8.8%)
  • Total: 13,518

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 34,741
Households: 12,332
Median Age: 35.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 3.8%
  • Some High School: 11.0%
  • High School Graduate: 42.5%
  • Some College: 18.7%
  • Associate Degree: 6.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 12.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 4.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $51,101

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $734
  • One Bedroom: $798
  • Two Bedroom: $865
  • Three Bedroom: $1,192
  • Four Bedroom: $1,569

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8423 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136-1517

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