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5939 Drexel Road

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
  • $639,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 76 Days
  • ID#: PAPH2543896
Price Reduced
$639,000
  • 6
    BEDS
  • 0.53
    ACRES
  • 5
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,656
    SQFT
  • $113
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1920
County:

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Description

Set on one of the greenest, most picturesque blocks in historic Overbrook Farms, 5939 Drexel Road offers the perfect blend of architectural pedigree and investment potential. Built around the turn of the century by University of Pennsylvania–trained architects, this brick and stucco beauty sits on over half an acre of level ground and is currently configured as a six-unit rental, including a fully finished carriage house apartment, a rare setup in this classic neighborhood.Whether you’re an investor seeking a stable income property or someone envisioning the restoration of a grand Philly residence, this property delivers flexibility and history in equal measure.Enjoy being steps from the Overbrook train station for a quick Center City commute and just minutes from City Avenue’s shops and restaurants. Think Honeygrow, Corner Bakery, and historic Bala Tavern, along with easy access to the Main Line and Saint Joseph’s University. Overbrook Farms’ lush, tree-lined streets and signature early 20th-century architecture make it one of Philly’s most cherished hidden gems.Opportunities like this don’t come around often, a property with deep roots, timeless appeal, and endless potential, ready for its next chapter in one of Philadelphia’s most storied enclaves.

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5939 Drexel Road PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131

  • Price: $639,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 76 Days
  • ID#: PAPH2543896
6
Beds
5
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.53
Acres
5,656
SQFT
$113
$/SQFT
1920
Built
Neighborhood:
Overbrook Farms
County:
Philadelphia
Area:
19131 (19131)
High School:
Overbrook
School District:
Philadelphia City
Property Description
Set on one of the greenest, most picturesque blocks in historic Overbrook Farms, 5939 Drexel Road offers the perfect blend of architectural pedigree and investment potential. Built around the turn of the century by University of Pennsylvania–trained architects, this brick and stucco beauty sits on over half an acre of level ground and is currently configured as a six-unit rental, including a fully finished carriage house apartment, a rare setup in this classic neighborhood.Whether you’re an investor seeking a stable income property or someone envisioning the restoration of a grand Philly residence, this property delivers flexibility and history in equal measure.Enjoy being steps from the Overbrook train station for a quick Center City commute and just minutes from City Avenue’s shops and restaurants. Think Honeygrow, Corner Bakery, and historic Bala Tavern, along with easy access to the Main Line and Saint Joseph’s University. Overbrook Farms’ lush, tree-lined streets and signature early 20th-century architecture make it one of Philly’s most cherished hidden gems.Opportunities like this don’t come around often, a property with deep roots, timeless appeal, and endless potential, ready for its next chapter in one of Philadelphia’s most storied enclaves.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Construction Materials Masonry Garage YN No Other Structures Carriage House Parking Types Driveway Patio And Porch Features Porch(es) Pool No Pool Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 5656 Appliances DishwasherDryerOven/Range - GasRefrigeratorWasher Basement Side EntranceUnfinished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling None Fireplace YN No Heating Radiator Heating YN Yes Interior Features 2nd KitchenCarpetCeiling Fan(s)Efficiency Laundry Type Lower Floor Levels 3 Main Level Bedrooms 2 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 2

Property Features

Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN No Cooling Fuel None Foundation Details Brick/Mortar Heating Fuel Natural Gas Hot Water Natural Gas Municipality PHILADELPHIA Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804213915756 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 8800.00 Tax Lot 1018 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Zoning RSD3

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Nesbitt Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-01-13T23:50:59.907.
 
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