NOT LISTED FOR SALE

13043 Dorothy Dr Philadelphia, PA 19116

Somerton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $474,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2017

Last sale price $269,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,671/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Bay Window
  • 4-minute walk to Officer Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center

About This Home

As of November 2017

2 Story Twin situated on most "sought after" street in Somerton. One of the largest twins in Northeast Phila. 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. Kitchen and baths have been updated. Bay window in living room. Brick gas burning fireplace in finished basement. Unique feature is that there is concrete plank flooring under carpet and ceramic tile between both first and second floors. Attic storage with pull down stairs in bedroom #2. Backyard has a two tiered EP Henry retaining wall and a covered patio. One car garage with access to inside. Large laundry room. Overall beautiful home on great block. Walking distance to St. Christopher's, Boyle Playground, and Watson Comly Elementary School. Walking distance to Somerton Train Station (Center City, Trenton, New York). Owner is a PA and NJ Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Weiss Jr.

George Weiss Realty License #SB065126 Listed on: 09/23/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Qi Tang

Prosperity Real Estate Company

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,432

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 2,483 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 28x89

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • AirLite
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Attic Fan
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Watson Comly Elementary School
  • Baldi Middle School
  • George Washington High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Somerton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 196
  • Assessor Parcel Number 583130913

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,432

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, And Dryer.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Remarks Public: 2 Story Twin situated on most "sought after" street in Somerton. One of the largest twins in Northeast Phila. 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths. Kitchen and baths have been updated. Bay window in living room. Brick gas burning fireplace in finished basement. Unique feature is that there is concrete plank flooring under carpet and ceramic tile between both first and second floors. Attic storage with pull down stairs in bedroom #2. Backyard has a two tiered EP Henry retaining wall and a covered patio. One car garage with access to inside. Large laundry room. Overall beautiful home on great block. Walking distance to St. Christopher's, Boyle Playground, and Watson Comly Elementary School. Walking distance to Somerton Train Station (Center City, Trenton, New York). Owner is a PA and NJ Licensed Real Estate Broker.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1680
  • Net Sq Ft: 1680.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 166.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 13043

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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
  • Elementary School: WATSON COMLY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: BALDI
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: WATSON COMLY SCHOOL
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 171640.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 73560.00
  • Land Use Code: K31
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 28X89
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2483.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1315823
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3432.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 583130913
  • Tax Lot: 196
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 11/30/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2022
Sold by
Sun Xuhua
Bought by
Sun Xiao Hui
Current Estimated Value
$425,437

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2017
Closed on
Nov 24, 2017
Sold by
Weiss Dorathy F and Weiss George W
Bought by
Sue Xuhua and Li Jinglan
Seller's Agent
George Weiss Jr.
George Weiss Realty
Buyer's Agent
Qi Tang
Prosperity Real Estate Company
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$269,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%
Original Mortgage
$188,300
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Weiss Dorothy F
Bought by
Weis Dorothy F and Weis George W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2011
Sold by
Harris George and Harris Joann
Bought by
Weiss Dorothy F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,837
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Sun Xiao Hui -- --
Sue Xuhua $269,000 Grateful Abstract Llc
Weis Dorothy F -- None Available
Weiss Dorothy F $275,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sun Xiao Hui $266,000
Previous Owner Li Jinglan $200,000
Previous Owner Sue Xuhua $188,300
Previous Owner Weiss Dorothy F $263,837
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $269,000 -3.9% $160 / Sq Ft
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2017 09/23/17 For Sale $279,900 -- $167 / 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 $4,279 $374,700 $74,940 $299,760
2024 $4,279 $374,700 $74,940 $299,760
2023 $4,279 $305,700 $61,100 $244,600
2022 $3,109 $260,700 $61,100 $199,600
2021 $3,739 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,739 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,521 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,432 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,432 $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,012 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,884 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $245,200 $42,237 $202,963
2012 -- $31,136 $2,982 $28,154
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    George Weiss Jr.

    George Weiss Realty

    (267) 249-8912

    11 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    George Weiss Jr.
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  • Qi Tang

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Qi Tang

    Prosperity Real Estate Company

    (267) 307-8911

    Qi Tang
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001418313

Bright MLS

APN: 583130913

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19116 Somerton

13043 Dorothy Dr, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 13043 Dorothy Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19116 since 23 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $425,437, approximately $253 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 13043 Dorothy Dr is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Watson Comly School, CCA Baldi Middle School, and George Washington High School.

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