NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1528 E Berks St Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $597,000 - $765,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,108 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2019

Last sale price $580,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,308/month

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of September 2019

Welcome to 1528 E Berks St, an artfully restored Fishtown row featuring 4 beds, 2.5 baths, fantastically crafted gourmet kitchen, solid hardwood floors and luxurious fixtures & finishes throughout. The handsome historic brick facade provides tremendous curb appeal and invites you into this amazing space. Enter through the vestibule into an expansive, open, first floor with spacious living area with stone/brick fireplace, tall ceilings and effusive natural light. From there you can make your way to the dining and kitchen area with custom breakfast bar island and absolutely stunning kitchen featuring high end stainless appliances and perfectly paired cabinetry & counters. The second level includes 3 spacious bedrooms with ample closet space along with a beautifully tiled full hall bath with soaking tub/shower combo. The third floor is the owner's retreat with large bedroom, plenty of closet space, and in-suite master bath with large glass enclosed stall shower. The full footprint basement is clean, dry, and tall, houses all mechanicals, has lots of storage space and also features a powder room. The large private cemented rear patio is the perfect place for grilling and entertaining. No detail has been overlooked in this amazing home, schedule your visit today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Somers

(267) 987-4443 thesomersteam@gmail.com KW Empower License #RS278328 Listed on: 05/13/2019

KW Empower

Last Buyer's Agent

James Romano

(215) 520-6839 jromano@kw.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell License #AB069112

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17.19 x 71.66
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,108 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fishtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 205
  • Assessor Parcel Number 181196000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,902

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 2019
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1528 E Berks St, an artfully restored Fishtown row featuring 4 beds, 2.5 baths, fantastically crafted gourmet kitchen, solid hardwood floors and luxurious fixtures & finishes throughout. The handsome historic brick facade provides tremendous curb appeal and invites you into this amazing space. Enter through the vestibule into an expansive, open, first floor with spacious living area with stone/brick fireplace, tall ceilings and effusive natural light. From there you can make your way to the dining and kitchen area with custom breakfast bar island and absolutely stunning kitchen featuring high end stainless appliances and perfectly paired cabinetry & counters. The second level includes 3 spacious bedrooms with ample closet space along with a beautifully tiled full hall bath with soaking tub/shower combo. The third floor is the owner's retreat with large bedroom, plenty of closet space, and in-suite master bath with large glass enclosed stall shower. The full footprint basement is clean, dry, and tall, houses all mechanicals, has lots of storage space and also features a powder room. The large private cemented rear patio is the perfect place for grilling and entertaining. No detail has been overlooked in this amazing home, schedule your visit today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2108
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2108
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 284.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2108
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1528

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 245140.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 105060.00
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 17.19 x 71.66
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1232.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 981593
  • School Tax: 2690.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4902.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 181196000
  • Tax Lot: 205
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2108
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/02/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2019
Closed on
Sep 3, 2019
Sold by
Proud William E
Bought by
Folweiler Kaitlin and Hood Brian
Seller's Agent
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
James Romano
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-10.76%
Current Estimated Value
$687,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%
Original Mortgage
$551,000
Outstanding Balance
$483,619
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,983

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2015
Sold by
Milligan Maryanne and The Estate Of Patricia E Westf
Bought by
Proud William E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1967
Bought by
Westfield Joseph E and Westfield Patricia E
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
Folweiler Kaitlin $580,000 Great American Abstract Llc
Proud William E $295,000 Interstateabstract.Com
Westfield Joseph E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Folweiler Kaitlin $551,000
Previous Owner Proud William E $236,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/02/2019 09/02/19 Sold $580,000 -3.3% $275 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Price Changed $599,990 -3.2% $285 / Sq Ft
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Price Changed $619,900 -4.6% $294 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Sale $649,900 -- $308 / 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 $8,081 $678,800 $135,760 $543,040
2024 $8,081 $678,800 $135,760 $543,040
2023 $8,081 $577,300 $115,460 $461,840
2022 $4,272 $532,300 $115,460 $416,840
2021 $4,902 $0 $0 $0
2020 $4,902 $0 $0 $0
2019 $4,549 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,229 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,229 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,797 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,690 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $215,300 $21,803 $193,497
2012 -- $13,696 $1,653 $12,043
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Somers

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Christopher Somers

    KW Empower

    (267) 987-4443

    65 in this area

    596 Total Sales

    Christopher Somers
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  • James Romano

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    James Romano

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

    (215) 520-6839

    11 in this area

    328 Total Sales

    James Romano
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  • Jeniffer Benner

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Jeniffer Benner

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Conshohocken

    (484) 221-1556

    17 in this area

    230 Total Sales

    Jeniffer Benner
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH796678

Bright MLS

APN: 181196000

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19125 Fishtown

1528 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1528 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 since 13 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $687,602, approximately $326 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1528 E Berks St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Adaire Alexander School, Penn Treaty School, and Holy Name of Jesus.

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