$540,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

538 Gainsboro Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,384 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Oversized Parking
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2025

Fabulous location and stunningly upgraded home in the desirable Drexel Park section of Drexel Hill! This beautiful brick center hall colonial has been impeccably maintained and upgraded by its current owner and has over 3000 sq. ft. of living space! Enter into the gracious foyer which leads to a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a bright sunroom, (all new windows in 2021), a fabulous updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a Hallman 40 inch Chrome Trim Italian Range Duel Fuel, and convection stove, custom hood, and a custom porcelain farm sink. Completing the first floor is an incredible family room with skylights and a full bathroom. The family room features a door that exits out to a brand new paver patio (2024) that has a drainage system and a vinyl fence offering total privacy! the second floor features 4 corner bedrooms, all with ceiling fans, and a totally renovated hall bathroom, (2023), with a glass enclosed walk-in shower with built in bench, and floor to ceiling porcelain tile! The third floor features 2 more large bedrooms and renovated hall bathroom, (2023), which features a Thomasville vanity and a solid surface countertop. Both the 2nd floor bathroom and 3rd floor bathroom were completely gutted and have new plumbing, new electrical wiring , exhaust fans, and Delta fixtures. The basement is full and has tremendous possibilities and has an abundance of storage space! Other features include: a new 200 amp service, (2021), New widened driveway and retaining wall with LED lights (2021), new double hung windows throughout, (2020), 4 Ductless Mini-Splits, (2020), new stairs to garage loft and new garage windows, (2022) .All these upgrades and you get an extra lot too for the family to enjoy!
Schedule your appointment today, this home is very special - all you need to do is unpack your bags! Overnight notice required for all appointments.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madeline O'Fria

(610) 304-0884 madelineo@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #AB067955 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Gordon

(610) 246-2281 robin@robingordon.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #AB049690L

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,384 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Farmhouse Sink

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Drexel Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 348-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-09-00530-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Basement freezer
  • Inclusions: Washer/dryer, kitchen refrigerator, kitchen freezer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3384
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3384
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 165.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3384
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Multi Units, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 8791.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14871.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-09-00530-00
  • Tax Lot: 348-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: UPPER DARBY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Carter Linda
Bought by
Gainsboro Llc
Seller's Agent
Madeline O'Fria
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Robin Gordon
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
List Price
$559,900
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.55%
Views
111
Current Estimated Value
$551,355

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,355
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $540,000 Philadelphia Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $88,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $540,000 -3.6% $160 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $559,900 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,369 $339,770 $54,770 $285,000
2024 $14,369 $339,770 $54,770 $285,000
2023 $14,234 $339,770 $54,770 $285,000
2022 $13,851 $339,770 $54,770 $285,000
2021 $18,000 $327,470 $54,770 $272,700
2020 $13,400 $207,150 $54,770 $152,380
2019 $13,164 $207,150 $54,770 $152,380
2018 $13,013 $207,150 $0 $0
2017 $12,675 $207,150 $0 $0
2016 $1,137 $207,150 $0 $0
2015 $1,160 $207,150 $0 $0
2014 $1,137 $207,150 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2088242

Bright MLS

APN: 16-09-00530-00