NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1708 Benson St Philadelphia, PA 19152

Rhawnhurst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $258,000 - $311,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2018

Last sale price $207,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,872/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2018

Welcome to this 1-story beauty !!! This ranch home is convenient to shopping and public transportation, and only minutes away to Pennypack Woods. This home starts with a lovely landscaped front lawn with cement patio & side entrance. When you first walk in you are greeted by a spacious living area with pristine hardwood floors. The living room flows into the open dining area, which has easy access to a newer and updated kitchen. The main level also gives you 3 large bedrooms, and a hall bath. The basement is huge and can be used for a multitude of ideas from a family room, to a play room or maybe an extra bedroom. It's up to your imagination and needs. The basement also has a large powder rm and extra large laundry area that exits to the rear driveway and 1-car garage. This home situated in a desirable area & ready for you to move right in. Make your appointment today...this may be gone tomorrow.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Smith

City & Suburban Real Estate Listed on: 06/18/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

YanLing Zhang

Home Vista Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3,874 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 31x125
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Built-In Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bells Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 411
  • Assessor Parcel Number 562126600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,301

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this 1-story beauty !!! This ranch home is convenient to shopping and public transportation, and only minutes away to Pennypack Woods. This home starts with a lovely landscaped front lawn with cement patio & side entrance. When you first walk in you are greeted by a spacious living area with pristine hardwood floors. The living room flows into the open dining area, which has easy access to a newer and updated kitchen. The main level also gives you 3 large bedrooms, and a hall bath. The basement is huge and can be used for a multitude of ideas from a family room, to a play room or maybe an extra bedroom. It's up to your imagination and needs. The basement also has a large powder rm and extra large laundry area that exits to the rear driveway and 1-car garage. This home situated in a desirable area & ready for you to move right in. Make your appointment today...this may be gone tomorrow.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1040
  • Net Sq Ft: 1040.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 206.73
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1708

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 139740.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24660.00
  • Land Use Code: K10
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 31X125
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3874.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1293013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2301.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 562126600
  • Tax Lot: 411
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/27/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Manrique Nelly
Bought by
Zheng Jian Rong
Seller's Agent
Stephen Smith
City & Suburban Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
YanLing Zhang
Home Vista Realty
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$207,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.72%
Current Estimated Value
$295,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Mullin Lorraine M and Hauck Loretta M
Bought by
Manrique Nelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,200
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Zheng Jian Rong $207,000 Focus Abstract Inc
Manrique Nelly $160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zheng Jian Rong $168,000
Closed Zheng Jian Rong $140,000
Previous Owner Manrique Nelly $24,747
Previous Owner Manrique Nelly $155,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Sold $207,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Off Market $207,000 -- --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 For Sale $215,000 -- $207 / 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 $3,143 $278,700 $55,740 $222,960
2024 $3,143 $278,700 $55,740 $222,960
2023 $3,143 $224,500 $44,900 $179,600
2022 $2,643 $224,500 $44,900 $179,600
2021 $2,643 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,643 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,406 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,301 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,301 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,301 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,203 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $164,400 $65,082 $99,318
2012 -- $20,224 $3,454 $16,770
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Stephen Smith

    City & Suburban Real Estate

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  • YanLing Zhang

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    YanLing Zhang

    Home Vista Realty

    (215) 500-0569

    7 in this area

    197 Total Sales

    YanLing Zhang
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001903512

Bright MLS

APN: 562126600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19152 Rhawnhurst

1708 Benson St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1708 Benson St, Philadelphia, PA 19152 since 18 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $295,523, approximately $284 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1708 Benson St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Farrell Louis H School, Northeast High School, and Tacony Academy Charter School.

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