Landlord's Agent in 2024
STEPHANIE SOMERS
KW Empower
(215) 694-3707
1 in this area
84 Total Sales
1520 N Leithgow St Philadelphia, PA 19122
Olde Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $230,000 - $262,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
757
Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 4-minute walk to Cruz Park - Power 99 Parks & Rec
About This Home
As of May 2024Beautiful fully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 3 story brick home in Old Kensington. This home offers all of the creature comforts, timeless finishes, all custom-crafted reclaimed woodwork throughout, exposed brick accent walls throughout, central air, custom lighting fixtures, and a private fenced-in rear patio. Easy street parking. Enter into an open concept 1s t floor design, with recessed lighting, tall ceilings, exposed timber beams, a charming dining nook with a breakfast bar, a built-in coffee service station with plenty of storage, and a handsome kitchen. The kitchen offers granite counters, a charcoal finish appliance package with a gas range, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. The yard is accessible from the kitchen making grill to table cooking very convenient. The 2nd floor has a spacious bedroom, a beautiful bath with a solid wood barn door, custom tile work, storage vanity, rainfall shower, and plenty of attention to detail and storage. The 3rd floor is a very large bedroom with exposed timber and is incredibly inviting as the main bedroom, a flex space for guests or an office. The basement is perfect for storage and includes a washer and dryer. We love this home and the location is highly desired, walkable, and convenient to Temple-University, Fishtown, and Northern Liberties. Landlord Requirements: Applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income, credit history to be considered, no evictions within the past 4 years, and must have a verifiable rental history with on-time rental payments. Exceptions to this criteria may exist under the law and will be considered.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,205
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 13.00 x 39.00
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 757 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Unfinished Basement
- Laundry in Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Residential Lease
- Security Deposit $3,600
- Tenant pays for electricity, gas, water
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 5/4/24
- Assessor Parcel Number 182240800
Community Details
Overview
- Kensington Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
- Pet Deposit $250
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Lopez Jose
Bought by
Raffin John T
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Pagan Olga
Bought by
Lopez Jose
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 2001
Sold by
Saez David P and Saez Zaida I
Bought by
Pagan Olga
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raffin John T | $70,000 | None Available | |
| Lopez Jose | $21,600 | Security Search & Abstract C | |
| Pagan Olga | $4,939 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Raffin John T | $30,000 | |
| Open | Raffin John T | $70,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2024 05/01/24 | Rented | $1,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/26/2024 03/26/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2024 03/13/24 | For Rent | $1,800 | +5.9% | -- |
| 11/12/2022 11/12/22 | Rented | $1,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/30/2022 09/30/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/22/2022 09/22/22 | Price Changed | $1,700 | -5.6% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 08/22/2022 08/22/22 | Price Changed | $1,800 | -5.3% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2022 07/25/22 | Price Changed | $1,900 | -5.0% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/11/2022 07/11/22 | For Rent | $2,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,205 | $226,900 | $45,380 | $181,520 |
| 2024 | $2,205 | $226,900 | $45,380 | $181,520 |
| 2023 | $2,205 | $157,500 | $31,500 | $126,000 |
| 2022 | $2,205 | $157,500 | $31,500 | $126,000 |
| 2021 | $1,891 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,891 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,905 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,634 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,634 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,634 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,564 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $116,700 | $4,453 | $112,247 |
| 2012 | -- | $6,208 | $2,056 | $4,152 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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STEPHANIE SOMERS
-
Christopher Somers
Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
(267) 987-4443
36 in this area
619 Total Sales
-
Sam Whipple
S
Tenant's Agent in 2024
Sam Whipple
KW Empower
1 in this area
1 Total Sale
-
Melodie Kahr
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Melodie Kahr
BHHS Fox & Roach
(609) 509-0482
29 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2331628
APN: 182240800
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