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$250,000

7234 Briar Rd

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,140
Square Feet
1957
Year Built
86
Days On Market

Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 1-bath gem in the heart of West Oak Lane! This move-in-ready property blends classic charm with modern comfort, featuring gorgeous original hardwood floors throughout and a cozy decorative fireplace that anchors the living room. The updated interior offers plenty of room to spread out with four generously sized bedrooms, perfect for families, guests, or a home office setup. The unfinished basement provides convenient laundry area and abundant storage, workshop, or amazing potential for finishing. With very tall ceilings, finishing the basement for extra space would be a breeze. Step outside to your private side yard, complete with dedicated parking in the rear — a valuable find in the city. Whether you're hosting summer barbecues or just need a place to park with ease, this outdoor space delivers. Ideally located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood, this home offers easy access to local shops, dining, and transit while providing a peaceful residential setting.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
6 hours ago
Listed By
Lindsay Hymson, 3473520989 · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, 2674358015
MLS#
PAPH2658554
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
7234 Briar Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
WEST OAK LANE
Zip Code
19138

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1957
Style
Straight Thru
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
1,140 sq. ft.
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway, Off Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s), Gas
Heating
Electric, Hot Water

Property Features

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,140 sq. ft.
Total
1,140 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$250,000
Annual Taxes
$2,706

Schools

92/100
Rowen William School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
517
Student body
93% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3550
54/100
West Oak Lane Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
955
Student–teacher
15.2
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
99% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino · 0% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
102%
Phone
(215) 927-7995
54/100
Cedarbrook Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Wyncote
Students
681
Student body
56% Black · 23% White · 8% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
46%
Phone
(215) 881-6427
53/100
Samuel Pennypacker School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
324
Student body
91% Black · 6% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3510
53/100
King Martin Luther High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
527
Student body
89% Black · 6% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3500
53/100
Parkway Northwest
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
260
Student body
94% Black · 5% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-3390
52/100
Building 21
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
371
Student body
91% Black · 5% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
103%
Phone
(215) 400-7450
51/100
Kinsey John L School
Grades PK–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Phone
(215) 276-5266

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/13/2026Listed for sale$250,000

Listed by Lindsay Hymson · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC · 2674358015

Listing information 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. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 6, 2026 at 10:59 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2658554

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