NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1159 S Dorrance St Philadelphia, PA 19146

Point Breeze Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $309,000 - $383,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
992 Sq Ft
$355/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2016

Last sale price $237,000 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,326/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • 1-minute walk to Chew Playground

About This Home

As of October 2016

This single family home is nestled in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia. Only blocks American Sardine bar, public transportation, and recreational parks, this 2-story home with a cozy, carpeted basement den and private patio is sure to impress. Enter the property into the family room and you'll immediately feel at home in this pleasant space. The open floor layout stretched the length of the first floor, and includes the family room, dining area, full kitchen, and a door to the private back patio. Light hardwood flooring brightens up the space, with help from the large front windows looking out to Dorrance Street. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, are there are washer/dryer hookups next to this room. Downstairs you'll find the basement den, complete with recessed lighting and plush carpet is perfect for a TV/media room or an extra bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms, each with their own closet and large windows, and two bathrooms-- one bathroom is attached to the master bedroom to complete the luxurious private suite. There's a linen closet in the hall for additional storage. Call today to schedule your showing, and make this beautiful house your home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ariel Morgenstein

JG Real Estate LLC License #RM421955 Listed on: 07/11/2016

JG Real Estate LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Hazeltine

Compass RE

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 707 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x50

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 992 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Point Breeze Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 195
  • Assessor Parcel Number 361155900

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,545

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Remarks Public: This single family home is nestled in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia. Only blocks American Sardine bar, public transportation, and recreational parks, this 2-story home with a cozy, carpeted basement den and private patio is sure to impress. Enter the property into the family room and you'll immediately feel at home in this pleasant space. The open floor layout stretched the length of the first floor, and includes the family room, dining area, full kitchen, and a door to the private back patio. Light hardwood flooring brightens up the space, with help from the large front windows looking out to Dorrance Street. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, are there are washer/dryer hookups next to this room. Downstairs you'll find the basement den, complete with recessed lighting and plush carpet is perfect for a TV/media room or an extra bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms, each with their own closet and large windows, and two bathrooms-- one bathroom is attached to the master bedroom to complete the luxurious private suite. There's a linen closet in the hall for additional storage. Call today to schedule your showing, and make this beautiful house your home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 992
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 992
  • Net Sq Ft: 992.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 246.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 992
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1159

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 100785.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9615.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 14X50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 707.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1112466
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1545.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 361155900
  • Tax Lot: 195
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 10/20/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2016
Closed on
Oct 19, 2016
Sold by
Lanigam Edward
Bought by
Comberg Jacqueline Smith and Comberg Jonathana David
Seller's Agent
Ariel Morgenstein
JG Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Hazeltine
Compass RE
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-11.9%
Current Estimated Value
$351,691

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,691
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Outstanding Balance
$111,653
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$263,272

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2007
Sold by
Sharaf Ahmed
Bought by
Lanigan Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,255
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2001
Sold by
Walker Dwayne and Walker Sharon
Bought by
United Companies Lending Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
United Companies Lending Corp
Bought by
Sharaf Ahmed

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2000
Sold by
Walker Dwayne and Walker Sharon
Bought by
United Companies Lending Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1998
Sold by
Walker Dwayne and Walker Sharon
Bought by
Walker Sharon
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
Comberg Jacqueline Smith $237,000 None Available
Lanigan Edward $100,000 None Available
United Companies Lending Corp $11,100 --
Sharaf Ahmed $9,000 --
United Companies Lending Corp $11,100 --
Walker Sharon -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Comberg Jacqueline Smith $137,000
Previous Owner Lanigan Edward $191,260
Previous Owner Lanigan Edward $185,000
Previous Owner Lanigan Edward $175,255
Previous Owner Sharaf Ahmed $86,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2016 10/20/16 Sold $237,000 -3.2% $239 / Sq Ft
08/23/2016 08/23/16 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Price Changed $244,900 -3.9% $247 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Price Changed $254,900 -5.2% $257 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 For Sale $269,000 -- $271 / 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 $5,104 $351,900 $70,380 $281,520
2024 $5,104 $351,900 $70,380 $281,520
2023 $5,104 $364,600 $72,920 $291,680
2022 $3,991 $364,600 $72,920 $291,680
2021 $3,991 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,991 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,711 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,545 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,545 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,545 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,479 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $110,400 $9,615 $100,785
2012 -- $6,400 $1,280 $5,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ariel Morgenstein

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ariel Morgenstein

    JG Real Estate

    (215) 740-6226

    20 in this area

    190 Total Sales

    Ariel Morgenstein
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  • Sandra Hazeltine

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sandra Hazeltine

    Compass RE

    (609) 618-4119

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Sandra Hazeltine
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002456302

Bright MLS

APN: 361155900

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19146 Point Breeze

1159 S Dorrance St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1159 S Dorrance St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 since 11 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $351,691, approximately $354 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1159 S Dorrance St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Edwin M. Stanton School, South Philadelphia High School, and Universal Institute Charter School.

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