A rare opportunity awaits at 8341 Mansfield Avenue — a detached home in the desirable Cedarbrook section of East Mount Airy, where homes like this one don't come to market often. This charming brick Cape Cod has been lovingly maintained by the same owner since 1961, and that six-decade legacy of care shows in every room.
Step inside to find a light-filled interior with original wood floors flowing throughout the main level. The living room centers on a brick-front, wood-burning fireplace, offering the kind of warm, classic focal point that's increasingly hard to find, and the open flow into the dining area makes the space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
The kitchen is a true highlight, featuring ceramic tile flooring, ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a double sink, gas cooking, a tile backsplash, and a pantry for extra storage. A first-floor powder room adds everyday convenience for family and guests alike.
Upstairs, a large central hallway leads to four light-filled bedrooms, each with good-sized closets, along with a ceramic-tiled hall bath featuring a shower over tub. The primary bedroom offers its own en-suite bath with a stall shower, giving the second floor a comfortable, private feel for the whole household.
Downstairs, the finished basement adds valuable living and storage space, along with a utility room with room for laundry — practical bonus space that today's buyers are always looking for.
Outside, the home sits on a lot with generous yard space on all sides, and a newer roof gives peace of mind for years to come. The home is in true move-in condition, yet offers plenty of opportunity for the next owner to modernize and make it their own.
Location is every bit as compelling as the home itself. Residents enjoy convenient access to bus routes, with SEPTA Regional Rail less than a mile away and the Cresheim Trail expansion at Stenton Avenue and Cresheim Valley Drive just a half mile from the front door. Dining and shopping options abound nearby, from East Wadsworth, Wyndmoor, and Chestnut Hill to Downtown Mount Airy and Cedarbrook itself.
Homes like this — detached, spacious, and cared for by one family for over sixty years — don't come along often in this pocket of Philly. Schedule your showing today!
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Price
$425,000
Days On Site
6 Days
Bedrooms
4
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,983 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.14 Acres
Year Built
1950
MLS® Number
PAPH2665438
Status
Active
Property Tax
$3,500
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Assessor
Friends & Family
React
Invite
Recent Activity
3 days ago
Status changed to Active
3 days ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
6 days ago
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General Features
Acres
0.14
Attached Garage
Yes
Cross Street
E Wadsworth Ave
Direction Faces
Southwest
Foundation
Block
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Levels
Two
Parking
Garage Door OpenerOn StreetGarageDrivewayAttached
Parking Spaces
2
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Security Lights
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
1683
SqFt Below
300
SqFt Total
2063
Style
Cape Cod
Utilities
Cable Available
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RSD3
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas RangeGas OvenGas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalRange HoodRefrigerator
Basement
Crawl SpaceFullPartially FinishedInterior Entry
Cooling
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric
Electric
100 Amp Service
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
MasonryGlass Doors
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
WoodCeramic TileHardwood
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)Kitchen IslandPantry
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Dining Room
Level - Main
Full Bath
Half Bath
Level - Main
Kitchen
Level - MainFeatures - Pantry
Living Room
Level - Main
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
Recreation Room
Utility Room
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
BrickOther
Exterior
Lighting
Lot Features
Front YardBack Yard
Pool Features
None
Roof
Shingle
Community Features
Community Features
SidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area
19150 (19150)
School District
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Schools
School District
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill