#PADE2089534, Shirley D Xu, Listing office: VRA Realty
538 Gainsboro Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Property details
About 538 Gainsboro Rd
Fabulous location and stunningly upgraded home in the desirable Drexel Park section of Drexel Hill! This beautiful brick center hall colonial has been impeccably maintained and upgraded by its current owner and has over 3000 sq. ft. of living space! Enter into the gracious foyer which leads to a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a bright sunroom, (all new windows in 2021), a fabulous updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Hallman 40 inch Chrome Trim Italian Range Duel Fuel, and convection stove, custom hood, and a custom porcelain farm sink. Completing the first floor is an incredible family room with skylights and a full bathroom. The family room features a door that exits out to a brand new paver patio (2024) that has a drainage system and a vinyl fence offering total privacy! the second floor features 4 corner bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and a totally renovated hall bathroom, (2023), with a glass enclosed walk-in shower with built in bench, and floor to ceiling porcelain tile! The third floor features 2 more large bedrooms and renovated hall bathroom, (2023), which features a Thomasville vanity and a solid surface countertop. Both the 2nd floor bathroom and 3rd floor bathroom were completely gutted and have new plumbing, new electrical wiring , exhaust fans, and Delta fixtures. The basement is full and has tremendous possibilities and has an abundance of storage space! Other features include: a new 200 amp service, (2021), New widened driveway and retaining wall with LED lights (2021), new double hung windows throughout, (2020), 4 Ductless Mini-Splits, (2020), new stairs to garage loft and new garage windows, (2022) .All these upgrades and you get an extra lot too for the family to enjoy! Schedule your appointment today, this home is very special - all you need to do is unpack your bags! Overnight notice required for all appointments.
Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Brick
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized, Driveway,Detached Garage,On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Multi Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $559,900
- Price/SqFt: $165
- Directions: School Lane to 538 Gainsboro
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 3,384 SqFt
- Municipality: Upper Darby Twp
- Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
- MLS Number: PADE2088242
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (610) 853-2700
- Office Email: frantruax@lnf.com
- Listing Agent: Madeline M O'Fria
- Agent Phone: (610) 304-0884
- Agent Email: madelineo@lnf.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 17, 2006 | Home Sold | $288,000 |
Apr 17, 2006 | Home Sold | $360,000 |
Tax history
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Nearby schools
5
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•2601 Bond Ave
5
Garrettford Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.7 mi
•3830 Garrett Rd
4
Ardmore Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.9 mi
•161 Ardmore 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. Residents of Drexel Hill, PA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently asked questions
About 538 Gainsboro Rd
The listing price of 538 Gainsboro Rd property is $559,900.
The property 538 Gainsboro Rd is a house located in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 19026.
Accepting Backup Offers: 538 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 538 Gainsboro Rd are: Hillcrest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Garrettford Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ardmore Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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).
The last sale was on April 17, 2006 for $288,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 538 Gainsboro Rd has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 538 Gainsboro Rd is 3,384 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 538 Gainsboro Rd is 1930.
This home is located at 538 Gainsboro Rd in Drexel Hill, PA and zip code 19026. This 3,384 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $559,900.
Between April and May 2025, Drexel Hill, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 219%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $319,900, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.