NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Christian St Philadelphia, PA 19146

Southwest Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,003,000 - $1,064,309

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft
$359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $989,000 $346 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,267/month

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Carpenter Green Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Situated in Graduate Hospital 1521 Christian is an ideal location for walking into the city. This townhome is large at 3 full bedrooms, 2.5 bath and nearly 3000 Square Feet. Convenient two car parking accessed by Webster St allows access to the best of Philadelphia without the hassle of street parking. Enter through the foyer to access a light filled living room with space for a fireplace, piano, and room to spare. The long kitchen allows for an ideal dining room with a casual breakfast bar. A small garden is just outside and connects to parking at the back of the lot. Upstairs you will find a great sized bedroom, tons of storage room, and a large office with two built ins. With two walk in closets, a roof deck, and bathroom the top level provides an ideal start to your day.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Austin Church

(928) 499-0213 austin.church@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut Listed on: 06/15/2022

BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaina Levin

(215) 840-7500 shaina.levin@cbrealty.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS347883

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,659

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 1,746 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 97.00
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,862 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Edwin M. Stanton Elementary And Middle School
  • South Philadelphia High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Graduate Hospital Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 163
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301169310

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,659

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2862
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2862
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 366.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2862
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • 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

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: EDWIN M. STANTON SCHOOL
  • High School: SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
  • Middle Or Junior School: EDWIN M. STANTON SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 388512.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 158688.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 97.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1746.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1060799
  • School Tax: 4203.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7659.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 301169310
  • Tax Lot: 163
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Tinsley James R and Tinsley Rita L
Bought by
Whip Allison and Laghzel Elhoussaine
Seller's Agent
Austin Church
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Buyer's Agent
Shaina Levin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$989,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,028,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.21%
Original Mortgage
$840,650
Outstanding Balance
$795,845
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$232,232

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Tinsley James and Tinsley Rita
Bought by
Tinsley James R and Tinsley Rita L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2010
Sold by
Heidkamp Jeffery
Bought by
Tinsley James and Tinsley Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2004
Sold by
Redevelopment Authority Of The City Of P
Bought by
Universal Community Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,000,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Whip Allison $989,000 Title Services
Tinsley James R -- None Available
Tinsley James $700,000 None Available
Universal Community Homes Inc $1,650,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whip Allison $840,650
Previous Owner Tinsley James $400,000
Previous Owner Universal Community Homes Inc $6,000,000
Closed Universal Community Homes Inc $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $989,000 -5.7% $346 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $367 / 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 $10,503 $909,500 $181,900 $727,600
2024 $10,503 $909,500 $181,900 $727,600
2023 $10,503 $750,300 $150,000 $600,300
2022 $7,660 $750,300 $150,000 $600,300
2021 $7,660 $0 $0 $0
2020 $7,660 $0 $0 $0
2019 $9,178 $0 $0 $0
2018 $4,906 $0 $0 $0
2017 $5,326 $0 $0 $0
2016 $4,906 $0 $0 $0
2015 $641 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $380,500 $47,864 $332,636
2012 -- $93,632 $2,240 $91,392
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Austin Church

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (928) 499-0213

    3 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Austin Church
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  • Shaina Levin

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shaina Levin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (215) 840-7500

    6 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Shaina Levin
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2128776

Bright MLS

APN: 301169310

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19146 Southwest Center City

1521 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA

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