NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 W 65th Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $230,000 - $282,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,328 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2015

Last sale price $81,000 $61 Per Sq Ft

Est. 213% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,607/month

329 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Sturgis Playground

About This Home

As of November 2015

BRING ALL OFFERS!! This is great property in the quiet Melrose Park Garden section of Philadelphia. This 2-story row features a large living room, dining room and kitchen plus powder room on the first floor. Three bedrooms with over-sized closet space and 2 full bathrooms on the second floor. Basement is finished with a powder room. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Sold as is, where is with all faults. No seller disclosure, corporate addendum applies and will be generated with an accepted offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doina Filip

RE/MAX Prime Real Estate Listed on: 11/04/2014

RE/MAX Prime Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Abraham Abraham

American Home Realty Center, Inc. License #RM046708A

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 2,016 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18x112

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,328 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melrose Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 64
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611396600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,976

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Remarks Public: BRING ALL OFFERS!! This is great property in the quiet Melrose Park Garden section of Philadelphia. This 2-story row features a large living room, dining room and kitchen plus powder room on the first floor. Three bedrooms with over-sized closet space and 2 full bathrooms on the second floor. Basement is finished with a powder room. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Sold as is, where is with all faults. No seller disclosure, corporate addendum applies and will be generated with an accepted offer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 1328
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1328
  • Net Sq Ft: 1328.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 66.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1328
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 157

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 130969.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 16531.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 18X112
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2016.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332831
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1976.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611396600
  • Tax Lot: 64
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 11/03/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2014
Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Mb Financial Bank N A
Bought by
Abraham Sunish and Abraham Sosamma P
Seller's Agent
Doina Filip
RE/MAX Prime Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Abraham Abraham
American Home Realty Center, Inc.
List Price
$88,000
Sold Price
$81,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-7.95%
Current Estimated Value
$253,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,810
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Mb Financial Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2013
Sold by
Chang Jin Yong and Chang An Ja
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2000
Sold by
Chang An Ja and Chang Helen Joanne
Bought by
Chang Jin Yong and Chang An Ja

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,500
Interest Rate
8%
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
Abraham Sunish $81,000 None Available
Mb Financial Bank Na -- None Available
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $20,000 None Available
Chang Jin Yong -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chang Jin Yong $52,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2015 11/03/15 Sold $81,000 0.0% $61 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Off Market $81,000 -- --
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 For Sale $88,000 +8.6% $66 / Sq Ft
09/16/2015 09/16/15 Off Market $81,000 -- --
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Price Changed $88,000 -19.9% $66 / Sq Ft
02/26/2015 02/26/15 Price Changed $109,900 -14.8% $83 / Sq Ft
11/04/2014 11/04/14 For Sale $129,000 -- $97 / 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 $2,682 $240,800 $48,160 $192,640
2024 $2,682 $240,800 $48,160 $192,640
2023 $2,682 $191,600 $38,320 $153,280
2022 $2,682 $191,600 $38,320 $153,280
2021 $2,332 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,332 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,167 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,065 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,065 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,065 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,977 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $147,500 $16,531 $130,969
2012 -- $18,464 $2,062 $16,402
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doina Filip

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Doina Filip

    RE/MAX

    (610) 622-7500

    152 Total Sales

    Doina Filip
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Abraham Abraham

    American Home Realty Center, Inc.

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003144358

Bright MLS

APN: 611396600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

157 W 65th Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 157 W 65th Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 04 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $253,810, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 157 W 65th Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Thomas K. Finletter School, Samuel Fels High School, and Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School.

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