NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 W Hansberry St Philadelphia, PA 19144

Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $292,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,992 Sq Ft
$131/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 03, 2016

Last sale price $20,000 $10 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1,209% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,589/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2016

This is in need of a total rehab. Ride by only. Home is full of debris, unable to get to 2nd & 3rd floors. Rear wall of addition is collapsing. Roof has fallen in. Sold As-Is. Buyer pays full 4% Transfer Tax & U & O. This is being sold as a shell. You can walk around side to get a view of the side and rear of property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roseann Davis

(215) 380-8311 roejerdavis@comcast.net Alpha Realty Group Listed on: 08/04/2016

Alpha Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Amin Beyah

(610) 212-3600 amin.beyah@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 1,992 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18x100

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 178
  • Assessor Parcel Number 123101600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Remarks Public: This is in need of a total rehab. Ride by only. Home is full of debris, unable to get to 2nd & 3rd floors. Rear wall of addition is collapsing. Roof has fallen in. Sold As-Is. Buyer pays full 4% Transfer Tax & U & O. This is being sold as a shell. You can walk around side to get a view of the side and rear of property.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Street Number Modifier: 159

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • 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

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29442.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10858.00
  • Land Use Code: SR
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 18X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1992.00
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 950790
  • Tax Annual Amount: 564.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 123101600
  • Tax Lot: 178
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/03/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Beswick Courtney
Bought by
Nnn Oasi Llc
Seller's Agent
Roseann Davis
Alpha Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Amin Beyah
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
List Price
$49,000
Sold Price
$20,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-59.18%
Current Estimated Value
$261,809

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,809
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2003
Sold by
Beswick Claudette
Bought by
Beswick Courtney
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
Nnn Oasi Llc $20,000 None Available
Beswick Courtney -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/03/2016 09/03/16 Sold $20,000 -59.2% $10 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2016 08/04/16 For Sale $49,000 -- $25 / 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 $2,595 $224,300 $44,860 $179,440
2024 $2,595 $224,300 $44,860 $179,440
2023 $2,595 $185,400 $37,080 $148,320
2022 $1,688 $185,400 $37,080 $148,320
2021 $1,688 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,688 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,079 $0 $0 $0
2018 $984 $0 $0 $0
2017 $984 $0 $0 $0
2016 $564 $0 $0 $0
2015 $540 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $70,300 $10,858 $59,442
2012 -- $11,456 $1,909 $9,547
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Roseann Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Roseann Davis

    Alpha Realty Group

    (215) 380-8311

    15 Total Sales

    Roseann Davis
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  • Amin Beyah

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Amin Beyah

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 212-3600

    3 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Amin Beyah
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002465098

Bright MLS

APN: 123101600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 Germantown

159 W Hansberry St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 159 W Hansberry St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 04 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $261,809, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1896. 159 W Hansberry St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John B. Kelly School, Roosevelt Theodore Middle School, and Martin Luther King High School.

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