NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1608 Rowan St Philadelphia, PA 19140

Nicetown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $108,000 - $136,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,272 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2014

Last sale price $23,500 $18 Per Sq Ft

Est. 373% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $692/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Porch
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Nicetown Park

About This Home

As of August 2014

If your looking for a good buy at a great price, come check out this home on Rowan St. This home is located on a unique street in Philadelphia with easy access to Roosevelt Blvd and 76. Features include an open front porch, w/w carpeting, 16x9 kitchen, 3 generously sized bedrooms, etc. Schedule your showing today while this home is still available. Case#441-924374. (Uninsured status) Sold as-is. Equal Housing Opportunity. HUD properties are offered for sale to qualified purchasers without the regard to the prospective purchasers race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua McKnight

Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham License #AB069459 Listed on: 06/19/2014

Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham

Last Buyer's Agent

Vera Fishman

Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $540

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 893 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 24x37

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,272 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Nicetown Tioga Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 487
  • Assessor Parcel Number 132328400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$540

Year Built

Built in 1944

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: 1944
  • Remarks Public: If your looking for a good buy at a great price, come check out this home on Rowan St. This home is located on a unique street in Philadelphia with easy access to Roosevelt Blvd and 76. Features include an open front porch, w/w carpeting, 16x9 kitchen, 3 generously sized bedrooms, etc. Schedule your showing today while this home is still available. Case#441-924374. (Uninsured status) Sold as-is. Equal Housing Opportunity. HUD properties are offered for sale to qualified purchasers without the regard to the prospective purchasers race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • 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: 1272
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1272
  • Net Sq Ft: 1272.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 18.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1272
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1608

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • 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
  • 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: 36462.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 3838.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 24X37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 893.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 958851
  • Tax Annual Amount: 540.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 132328400
  • Tax Lot: 487
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 08/23/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2014
Closed on
Sep 8, 2014
Sold by
Castro Julian and Secretary Of Hud
Bought by
Connea Luke
Seller's Agent
Joshua McKnight
Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham
Buyer's Agent
Vera Fishman
Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
List Price
$23,000
Sold Price
$23,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
2.17%
Current Estimated Value
$111,248

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$87,748
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2013
Sold by
Pnc Bank Na
Bought by
The Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2013
Sold by
Muhammad Hajar
Bought by
Pnc Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2009
Sold by
Nicetown Cdc
Bought by
Muhammad Hajar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,003
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2007
Sold by
Redevelopment Authority Of The City Of P
Bought by
Nicetown Cdc
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
Connea Luke $23,500 None Available
The Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Pnc Bank Na $20,000 None Available
Muhammad Hajar $55,000 None Available
Nicetown Cdc $47,936 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Muhammad Hajar $54,003
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2014 08/23/14 Sold $23,500 0.0% $18 / Sq Ft
07/17/2014 07/17/14 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2014 07/17/14 Off Market $23,500 -- --
07/13/2014 07/13/14 For Sale $23,000 -2.1% $18 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Off Market $23,500 -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 For Sale $23,000 -- $18 / 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 $934 $83,000 $16,600 $66,400
2024 $934 $83,000 $16,600 $66,400
2023 $934 $66,700 $13,340 $53,360
2022 $812 $66,700 $13,340 $53,360
2021 $812 $0 $0 $0
2020 $812 $0 $0 $0
2019 $785 $0 $0 $0
2018 $564 $0 $0 $0
2017 $564 $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,938 $0 $0 $0
2015 $3,938 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $40,300 $3,838 $36,462
2012 -- $5,536 $746 $4,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joshua McKnight

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Joshua McKnight

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham

    (267) 275-5774

    197 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Vera Fishman

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002977796

Bright MLS

APN: 132328400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19140 Nicetown

1608 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1608 Rowan St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 since 19 June 2014 and is currently estimated at $117,696, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 1944. 1608 Rowan St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Edward T. Steel School, Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School, and Mastery Schools Grover Cleveland Elementary.

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