$170,000
3935 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

About this home

This Philadelphia property offers the kind of opportunity that is hard to find and even harder to ignore. With a rare additional lot included, this home stands out immediately by offering something buyers in the city are always searching for: private parking, extra space, and long term value. The additional lot features a detached garage with room for one car plus parking for two more vehicles in the driveway, giving the next owner the convenience of off street parking and the flexibility that comes with extra land. In Philadelphia, that alone is a major asset. Inside, the home offers a versatile layout with room to make it your own. The upper level includes three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The main floor features a bonus room that can work beautifully as a home office, playroom, guest space, or even an additional bedroom, along with a half bath, kitchen, and rear laundry area. The lower level adds even more usable space with an extra room and full bathroom, creating options for extended living, work from home needs, or added functionality. This home presents endless opportunities, whether you’re looking to secure a property for personal enjoyment or seeking long-term value that offers flexibility and potential returns. With a unique lot configuration, coveted off-street parking, and multiple functional living areas, it’s an offering with room to grow, adapt, and thrive. Property being sold as-is . Schedule your tour today !!


4 bed
2.5 bath
1,260 sqft
0.02 acres
Townhouse
Built 1935
2 car
A/C
Your payment
$592/mo at 3.88%
You save $134/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $42,104 at 3.88%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$170,000

Down payment
$127,895

Total loan (3.88%)
$42,104
FHA loan (3.88%)
$42,104
Gap loan (7.13%)
$0

Term
15 yrs 9 mo

Tax rate

× $170,000 = $2,380/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Loan insurance on FHA loans is generally permanent. An exception applies when the original down payment was 10% or more, permitting removal after 11 years from origination.
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: May 01, 2026 05:17 am
Listing agent: Tammy Vasquez (917) 449-8336
Listing provided courtesy of: HomeSmart Realty Advisors, (215) 604-1191
Details provided by BRIGHT and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #PAPH2608054
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