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.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15' x 11'
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12' x 18'
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
- Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - HardWood,Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedroom 2 Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Skylight(s)
Interior Features
Appliances
Other Rooms
- Half Bath Level: Lower 1
- Half Bath Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Laundry Dimensions: 19' x 8'
- Laundry Level: Lower 1
- Laundry Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Basement Features: Attached Bathroom, Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Cedar Lined Closet, Lighting - Ceiling
- Basement Dimensions: 20' x 15'
- Living Room Dimensions: 17' x 11'
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 9' x 8'
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9' x 8'
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.08
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3485
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Alley
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3710
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: NONE AVAILABLE
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1216
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 820
- Year Built: 1965
- Above Grade Finished Area: 820
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Levels: 1
- Property Age: 60
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Total Area Sqft: 820
- Architectural Style: Bi-level