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1235 Elson Rd, Brookhaven, PA, 19015

3beds
1baths
1,152sqft
$280,000
$243price/sqft
$2,130/moest. monthly cost
$85,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Toby Farms, offering excellent potential and a great opportunity to add to your investment portfolio. The first floor features a spacious living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen, providing a functional layout with room to renovate, customize, and add value. Additional highlights include gas heat, a full basement, and solid bones, making this property an ideal option for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through improvements. The home does need work and updating and is being sold strictly as-is, with the buyer responsible for any resale U&O requirements and repairs. Priced to sell, this property presents strong potential for rental income, resale, or long-term investment growth. Conveniently located near major routes, shopping, schools, and public transportation, it offers both accessibility and upside. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a value-add property in the Brookhaven/Toby Farms area.

Getting Around

41
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
32
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
STEM Academy at ShowalterGrades 7-120.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Straight Thru
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,152

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,152
  • Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 07000029410
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 18.00 x 107.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear,Basement,Attached,On Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,415$16,980
Home Insurance *$113$1,356
Property Taxes $378$4,536
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$2,130$25,560
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$73,028/yr
40% on housing$63,900/yr
45% on housing$56,800/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.0%
-1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$243This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19015$126
Delaware County$182

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19015$228
Delaware County$233

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-09Listed for sale$159,999
2001-12-06Sold$35,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMike Reyman
BrokerageEXP Realty, LLC

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