NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1137 S 55th St Philadelphia, PA 19143

Kingsessing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $178,000 - $275,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,462 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2017

Last sale price $50,000 $34 Per Sq Ft

Est. 312% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,217/month

270 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2017

ATTENTION INVESTORS - here's an opportunity to acquire an income-producing property in the City's Kingsessing section that's already rented or with limited renovation get even better rental income. Cross the wide porch and enter the first floor unit with living room, kitchen, full bath & 1 bedroom. Access to basement storage with 1/2 bath & laundry hook up. There is a 1 car garage you access from the rear driveway. Upstairs is accessed through its own entrance & has a 2 bedroom unit with full kitchen & full bath. There are separate gas meters, electric meters, gas heaters, gas hot water heaters one is brand new). Lots of shopping nearby on Baltimore Avenue or Woodland Avenue. Easy access to I-95, Food Distribution Center, Philadelphia International Airport, and University City. Sold "as is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lionel Schnell

Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia Listed on: 10/13/2016

Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia

Last Buyer's Agent

Walt Flores

Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $757

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1,315 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x82

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,462 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • West Philadelphia High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kingsessing Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 308
  • Assessor Parcel Number 513132100

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$757

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: ATTENTION INVESTORS - here's an opportunity to acquire an income-producing property in the City's Kingsessing section that's already rented or with limited renovation get even better rental income. Cross the wide porch and enter the first floor unit with living room, kitchen, full bath & 1 bedroom. Access to basement storage with 1/2 bath & laundry hook up. There is a 1 car garage you access from the rear driveway. Upstairs is accessed through its own entrance & has a 2 bedroom unit with full kitchen & full bath. There are separate gas meters, electric meters, gas heaters, gas hot water heaters one is brand new). Lots of shopping nearby on Baltimore Avenue or Woodland Avenue. Easy access to I-95, Food Distribution Center, Philadelphia International Airport, and University City. Sold "as is".
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1462
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1462
  • Net Sq Ft: 1462.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 40.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1462
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1137

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • High School: WEST PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • High School: WEST PHILADELPHIA

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 45985.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8115.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X82
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1315.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1251495
  • Tax Annual Amount: 757.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 513132100
  • Tax Lot: 308
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/22/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2016
Closed on
Aug 25, 2017
Sold by
Dowd Jonathan K
Bought by
Dowd Jonathan K and Dowd Frank A
Seller's Agent
Lionel Schnell
Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
Buyer's Agent
Walt Flores
Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
List Price
$69,500
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-28.06%
Current Estimated Value
$206,029

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,029

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2016
Closed on
Aug 22, 2017
Sold by
Lee Johnnie M Berry
Bought by
Dowd Jonathan K
Seller's Agent
Lionel Schnell
Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
Buyer's Agent
Walt Flores
Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
List Price
$69,500
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-28.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1991
Bought by
Lee Frank A and Lee Johnnie M Berry
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dowd Jonathan K -- None Available
Dowd Jonathan K $50,000 Interstate Abstract
Lee Frank A $24,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Sold $50,000 -16.0% $34 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Price Changed $59,500 -14.4% $41 / Sq Ft
04/11/2017 04/11/17 For Sale $69,500 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
04/11/2017 04/11/17 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2016 12/01/16 Price Changed $69,500 -7.3% $48 / Sq Ft
10/13/2016 10/13/16 For Sale $75,000 -- $51 / 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 $1,064 $136,300 $27,260 $109,040
2024 $1,064 $136,300 $27,260 $109,040
2023 $1,064 $76,000 $15,200 $60,800
2022 $829 $76,000 $15,200 $60,800
2021 $841 $0 $0 $0
2020 $841 $0 $0 $0
2019 $777 $0 $0 $0
2018 $757 $0 $0 $0
2017 $757 $0 $0 $0
2016 $757 $0 $0 $0
2015 $796 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $59,400 $6,576 $52,824
2012 -- $8,288 $1,341 $6,947
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lionel Schnell

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lionel Schnell

    Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia

    (215) 280-8051

    2 in this area

    15 Total Sales

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  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Walt Flores

    Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003633209

Bright MLS

APN: 513132100

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19143 Kingsessing

1137 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1137 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 since 13 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $215,298, approximately $147 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1137 S 55th St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Avery D. Harrington School, William L. Sayre High School, and Hardy Williams Elementary.

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