NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1217 N Howard St Philadelphia, PA 19122

Olde Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $396,000 - $429,711

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$316/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2024

Last sale price $400,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,591/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Girard (Mfl)
  • Wood Flooring
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to this beautifully appointed home in the popular neighborhood of Northern Liberties, just steps away from Fishtown! This spacious row house welcomes you with old world charm and offers modern finishes throughout. The open first floor features a bright living room with a separate dining area, exposed brick, hardwood flooring and even recessed lighting. The galley kitchen offers granite countertops, gas cooking and a built-in microwave for space saving. Off the kitchen is a rear patio with large outdoor space and privacy fencing — perfect for outdoor grilling. The second floor features 1 bedroom and a spacious full bathroom, offering a well appointed tiled shower and waterfall shower head. On your way to the 2nd floor roof deck, a conveniently located laundry area allows for easy washer/dryer access. The private garden style deck offers skyline views and will be an enjoyable spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while you gaze at the stars. The third story addition provides for a private owner’s suite of tremendous size.
Features include a private full size bathroom and additional closet space. If you are looking for a stunning home in an already booming location, look no further! This home is just blocks from the Girard SEPTA El stop and allows for you to be in Center City within minutes, not to mention its close proximity to restaurants, parks, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, pubs and more! Schedule your tour, fall in love, and make plans to call this property home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendan Johnson

KW Empower License #RS0037272 Listed on: 05/22/2024

KW Empower

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Shaw

Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,220

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 13.00 x 50.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Kensington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 205
  • Assessor Parcel Number 182047740

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northern Liberties Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,220

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tenants Personal Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2024-05-22
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this beautifully appointed home in the popular neighborhood of Northern Liberties, just steps away from Fishtown! This spacious row house welcomes you with old world charm and offers modern finishes throughout. The open first floor features a bright living room with a separate dining area, exposed brick, hardwood flooring and even recessed lighting. The galley kitchen offers granite countertops, gas cooking and a built-in microwave for space saving. Off the kitchen is a rear patio with large outdoor space and privacy fencing — perfect for outdoor grilling. The second floor features 1 bedroom and a spacious full bathroom, offering a well appointed tiled shower and waterfall shower head. On your way to the 2nd floor roof deck, a conveniently located laundry area allows for easy washer/dryer access. The private garden style deck offers skyline views and will be an enjoyable spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while you gaze at the stars. The third story addition provides for a private owner’s suite of tremendous size. Features include a private full size bathroom and additional closet space. If you are looking for a stunning home in an already booming location, look no further! This home is just blocks from the Girard SEPTA El stop and allows for you to be in Center City within minutes, not to mention its close proximity to restaurants, parks, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, pubs and more! Schedule your tour, fall in love, and make plans to call this property home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1300
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 300.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1217

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • 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: KENSINGTON
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: KENSINGTON

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 13.00 x 50.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 625.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2315.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4220.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 182047740
  • Tax Lot: 205
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1104
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 07/01/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2024
Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Talarico John Michael
Bought by
Kolessar Jake A
Seller's Agent
Brendan Johnson
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Shaw
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.56%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$410,928

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,928
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.35%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$197,805
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,123

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Zoda William
Bought by
Talarico John Micheal
Seller's Agent
Michael McCann
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Brendan Johnson
KW Empower
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2014
Closed on
Dec 12, 2014
Sold by
Roeser Joseph L
Bought by
Zoda William
Seller's Agent
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Richard Fravel
KW Philly
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$222,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-5.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Tapper Herbert H
Bought by
Roeser Joseph L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Sold by
Petrick Joseph P and Estate Of Jean A Petrick
Bought by
Tapper Herbert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$31,920
Interest Rate
7.08%
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
Kolessar Jake A $400,000 Class Abstract
Talarico John Micheal $325,000 H&H Settlement Services Llc
Zoda William $222,500 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Roeser Joseph L $260,000 None Available
Tapper Herbert H $39,900 Security Search & Abstract C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kolessar Jake A $200,000
Previous Owner Talarico John Micheal $301,000
Previous Owner Zoda William $154,100
Previous Owner Zoda William $50,000
Previous Owner Zoda William J $50,000
Previous Owner Zoda William $178,000
Previous Owner Roeser Joseph L $212,400
Previous Owner Roeser Joseph L $208,000
Previous Owner Tapper Herbert H $144,600
Previous Owner Tapper Herbert H $31,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Sold $400,000 +2.6% $308 / Sq Ft
05/22/2024 05/22/24 For Sale $390,000 +20.0% $300 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $325,000 -0.8% $294 / Sq Ft
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Price Changed $327,500 -0.8% $297 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 For Sale $330,000 +48.3% $299 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Sold $222,500 -5.3% $202 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Price Changed $235,000 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
12/07/2014 12/07/14 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2014 09/24/14 For Sale $235,000 -- $213 / 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 $4,220 $378,500 $75,700 $302,800
2024 $4,220 $378,500 $75,700 $302,800
2023 $4,220 $301,500 $60,300 $241,200
2022 $3,519 $301,500 $60,300 $241,200
2021 $3,519 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,519 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,544 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,056 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,056 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,037 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $143,600 $5,438 $138,162
2012 -- $4,480 $1,193 $3,287
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brendan Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Brendan Johnson

    KW Empower

    (717) 649-7537

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Brendan Johnson
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  • Rachel Shaw

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Rachel Shaw

    Elfant Wissahickon Realtors

    (937) 475-1888

    6 in this area

    261 Total Sales

    Rachel Shaw
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  • Michael McCann

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michael McCann

    KW Empower

    (215) 778-0901

    43 in this area

    1,763 Total Sales

    Michael McCann
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  • Richard Fravel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Richard Fravel

    KW Philly

    (215) 789-4445

    6 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Richard Fravel
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  • Christopher Somers

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christopher Somers

    KW Empower

    (267) 987-4443

    37 in this area

    623 Total Sales

    Christopher Somers
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  • STEPHANIE SOMERS

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    STEPHANIE SOMERS

    KW Empower

    (215) 694-3707

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    STEPHANIE SOMERS
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2355550

Bright MLS

APN: 182047740

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19122 Olde Kensington

1217 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1217 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 since 22 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $410,928, approximately $316 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1217 N Howard St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John Moffet School, Penn Treaty School, and Al Aqsa Islamic Academy.

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