3 Beds
2 Baths
1,682 SqFt
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,682 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,682 sqft
Price per Sqft $148
Subdivision Folcroft
MLS Listing ID PADE2120642
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,214
Year Built 1946
Available Date 2026-08-13
Annual Tax Amount $5,126
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 7,405 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Lot Dimensions 47.00 x 113.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Not every first home becomes a forever memory. For these sellers, this one did exactly that.
For the current owners, 125 Folcroft Avenue was where they learned that homeownership didn't have to mean endless projects. It meant a solid brick home that was easy to care for, a spacious yard that offered room to relax, and a location that made getting into Philadelphia surprisingly simple. Morning coffee often found its way to the screened porch, while evenings were spent enjoying the privacy created by mature Japanese maples, flowering shrubs, hydrangeas, and the beautiful pink dogwood that returns each season.
Inside, the home offers a layout that has adapted to changing needs. The main-level bedroom became a comfortable home office with direct access to the screened porch, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide separation and privacy. Two full bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, abundant storage, and a partially finished basement provide flexible space for work, hobbies, recreation, or guests.
One of the unexpected pleasures of living here is the neighborhood itself. The current bridge closure has greatly reduced through traffic, making the streets noticeably quieter, while the neighborhood's loop design creates a pleasant route for evening strolls, morning walks, or simply enjoying the outdoors close to home.
Life here extends well beyond the property. Walk just 0.2 miles to the SEPTA Folcroft Station, 0.5 miles to the Sharon Hill Route 102 trolley, or 0.8 miles to the Glenolden Regional Rail Station for convenient commuting. Bus stops are within 0.1 to 0.2 miles, Wawa is only 0.3 miles away, Folcroft Market is 0.4 miles away, and several restaurants, neighborhood parks, and everyday conveniences are all within about a mile, blending small-town convenience with easy access to Philadelphia.
Built in 1946 with the enduring quality of brick construction, this home combines character with practical comforts including central air conditioning, a shared driveway, a low-maintenance exterior, and a generously sized 0.17-acre corner lot. The sellers especially appreciated the dependable systems, generous storage, and the balance of privacy, convenience, and everyday comfort that made this house feel like home.
Now it's ready for someone new to write the next chapter.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Folcroft Boro (10420)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Inclusions Refrigerator, washer, dryer and lawnmower all with no monetary value in "as is" condition.
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Above Ground Finished SqFt 1214
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Southeast Delco
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 20-00-00747-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 1682
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions
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