2538 W Oakdale St, Philadelphia, PA, 19132
About This Home
Fully renovated and move-in ready, this gem offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and value in one of North Philadelphia's rapidly growing neighborhoods. Step inside to an open-concept living and dining area with recessed lighting, modern flooring, and great natural light. The sleek kitchen features quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, timeless backsplash. Upstairs, you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a beautifully upgraded full bath with contemporary tilework. The basement provides extra storage space and is clean and dry — ideal for future finishing or use as-is. Outside, enjoy a private fenced-in patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. This turnkey home is a great fit for first-time buyers or investors alike — conveniently located near public transit, local parks, and Temple University Hospital. Start building equity from day one!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Has Laundry
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 896
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 281340800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 686 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 14.00 x 49.00
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $682 | $8,184 |
| Home Insurance * | $269 | $3,228 |
| Property Taxes | $138 | $1,656 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,313 | $15,756 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | Price change | $134,900 |
| 2026-02-13 | Price change | $139,900 |
| 2026-01-12 | Price change | $144,900 |
| 2026-01-02 | Price change | $149,900 |
| 2025-12-09 | Price change | $154,900 |
| 2025-09-04 | Price change | $159,900 |
| 2025-08-28 | Price change | $164,900 |
| 2025-07-21 | Price change | $169,900 |
| 2025-06-17 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2022-11-26 | Listing removed | $50,000 |
| 2022-10-10 | Price change | $50,000 |
| 2022-10-04 | Price change | $55,000 |
| 2022-09-08 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2022-08-15 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
| 2022-05-22 | Listing removed | $48,000 |
| 2022-04-04 | Price change | $48,000 |
| 2022-03-07 | Price change | $53,000 |
| 2021-12-15 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2021-11-04 | Listed for sale | $50,000 |
| 2021-09-13 | Sold | $36,400 |
| 2021-08-03 | Price change | $60,000 |
| 2021-07-08 | Price change | $65,000 |
| 2021-04-22 | Price change | $69,000 |
| 2021-04-15 | Listed for sale | $80,000 |
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