#PADE2090380, Jenelle Joy Matthews, Listing office: RE/MAX Affiliates
472 Gainsboro Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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About 472 Gainsboro Rd
Unique 4-Bedroom Colonial in Drexel Park offers a delightful blend of Georgian exterior architecture and Mediterranean detailing. Originally constructed in the 1920's, exterior is smooth trowel stucco with eye-catching terracotta tile hip roof. Corner setting in beautiful tree-lined neighborhood. Highlights include natural tile vestibule, dramatic center hall with graceful staircase, balanced pattern of large windows for natural sunlight and four-square second floor pattern. Gracious Living Room offers eye-catching natural fieldstone wood-burning fireplace with glazed tile hearth, integral bookshelves and two sets of French doors to four-season Sunroom/Den with original natural glazed tile flooring beneath carpeting. Bright formal Dining Room boasts crown molding and louvered doors to Eat-in Kitchen with hardwood floor, granite countertop, access to first-floor Laundry, Powder Room and side entrance. Original oak flooring throughout under wall-to-wall carpeting. Upstairs offers four corner Bedrooms, generous center hallway and tile Bath. Stairs to third floor with cedar closet and storage. This property believed to be the family abode of one the original builders of the Drexel Park community. Exciting find for Buyers seeking a distinctive property to add improvements and transform into their dream home. Detached 1.5 car garage, fenced back yard ideal for pets, children's activities or moments of escape, private driveway parking. Gas heat with radiator system, gas hot water heater. Desirable walking neighborhood features fine landscaping, old shade trees and an interesting variety of architectural styles. Nearby transportation and shopping. Optional Drexel Park Homeowners Assn. offers activities and events throughout the year. Location is also known as 2518 Huey Avenue;.
Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other
- Interior: Attic, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: Stone
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Asphalt Driveway, Detached Garage,Driveway
- Exterior: Sidewalks
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian, Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $385,000
- Price/SqFt: $165
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,784
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From Lansdowne Ave., turn onto Huey Ave. Go seven blocks to corner of Huey and Gainsboro.
- Year Built: 1924
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,331 SqFt
- Municipality: Upper Darby Twp
- Lot Size: 0.2 Acres
- MLS Number: PADE2088742
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
- Office Phone: (610) 353-6200
- Listing Agent: Peggy Hiller
- Agent Phone: (610) 304-4552
- Agent Email: peggy.hiller@foxroach.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $231,370 | $9,784 |
2023 | $231,370 | $9,570 |
2022 | $231,370 | $9,432 |
2021 | $231,370 | $12,490 |
2020 | $142,890 | $9,243 |
2019 | $142,890 | $9,080 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Garrettford Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.7 mi
•3830 Garrett Rd
4
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.7 mi
•161 Ardmore Ave
5
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2601 Bond Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $123,980. The majority of Drexel Hill, PA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 472 Gainsboro Rd
The listing price of 472 Gainsboro Rd property is $385,000.
The property 472 Gainsboro Rd is a house located in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 19026.
Accepting Backup Offers: 472 Gainsboro Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 472 Gainsboro Rd are: Garrettford Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ardmore Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hillcrest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Drexel Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Beverly Hills Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Vision Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Upper Darby High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Penn Wood High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Haverford High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $9,784 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 472 Gainsboro Rd has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 472 Gainsboro Rd is 2,331 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 472 Gainsboro Rd is 1924.
This home is located at 472 Gainsboro Rd in Drexel Hill, PA and zip code 19026. This 2,331 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $385,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Drexel Hill, PA between April and May 2025 increased by 219%. Listings spent 32 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $319,900 during the same period.