NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 W Firth St Philadelphia, PA 19132

North Philadelphia West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $84,000 - $118,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,174 Sq Ft
$88/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2014

Last sale price $20,000 $17 Per Sq Ft

Est. 419% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $631/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Winchester Playground

About This Home

As of May 2014

This is nicely kept property, needs some minor touch ups but it is a great little investment for the money. Good size rooms, quite little block, it is currently an estate sale and they are selling in as is condition. Close to Temple and easy to get to Broad st and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mateus Costa

JB Victor Realtors & Business Brokers Listed on: 04/25/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Louis Lanni

HomeSmart Realty Advisors

HomeSmart Realty Advisors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $310

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15x51
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,174 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Philadelphia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 80
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161298400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$310

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Remarks Public: This is nicely kept property, needs some minor touch ups but it is a great little investment for the money. Good size rooms, quite little block, it is currently an estate sale and they are selling in as is condition. Close to Temple and easy to get to Broad st and transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1174
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1174
  • Net Sq Ft: 1174.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 21.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1174
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1520

Beds/Baths

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

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: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 20701.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2399.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 15X51
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 750.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: R10

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 969402
  • Tax Annual Amount: 310.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161298400
  • Tax Lot: 80
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 05/30/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
The Estate Of John C Wright
Bought by
Rush Realty Company Inc
Seller's Agent
Mateus Costa
JB Victor Realtors & Business Brokers
Buyer's Agent
Louis Lanni
HomeSmart Realty Advisors
List Price
$24,900
Sold Price
$20,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-19.68%
Current Estimated Value
$103,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,800
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1996
Sold by
Roberts Mary
Bought by
Wright John C and Wright Daisy L
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
Rush Realty Company Inc $20,000 None Available
Wright John C -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $20,000 -19.7% $17 / Sq Ft
05/01/2014 05/01/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $24,900 -- $21 / 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 $798 $85,600 $17,100 $68,500
2024 $798 $85,600 $17,100 $68,500
2023 $798 $57,000 $11,400 $45,600
2022 $452 $57,000 $11,400 $45,600
2021 $452 $0 $0 $0
2020 $452 $0 $0 $0
2019 $438 $0 $0 $0
2018 $323 $0 $0 $0
2017 $323 $0 $0 $0
2016 $323 $0 $0 $0
2015 $310 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $23,100 $2,399 $20,701
2012 -- $2,144 $278 $1,866
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mateus Costa

    JB Victor Realtors & Business Brokers

    (215) 350-0865

    7 Total Sales

    Mateus Costa
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Louis Lanni

    HomeSmart Realty Advisors

    (267) 815-1188

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Louis Lanni
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002900434

Bright MLS

APN: 161298400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19132 North Philadelphia West

1520 W Firth St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1520 W Firth St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 since 25 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $103,800, approximately $88 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 1520 W Firth St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Tanner Duckrey School, Kipp North Philadelphia Academy, and Clymer Elementary School.

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