NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Fern St Philadelphia, PA 19120

Olney Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $164,000 - $172,098

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2017

Last sale price $73,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,053/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

BUY ME!!!! Here is a great starter home for those first time buyers or great investment property to add to your portfolio, either way, buy me!!! This well maintained home is located on the border between Olney and Melrose Park, within walking distance of local schools and shopping centers. A major transportation hub is just minutes away as well as local eateries, parks and places of worship. Your family will enjoy the comfort of the 3 bedrooms, bathroom and open feel of the living room, dining room and kitchen. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the back yard or entertain for a family BBQ. The seller is very motivated, so come take a look, place an offer and move in your new home soon!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Stanford

Mercury Real Estate Group License #RS298902 Listed on: 04/01/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmy Duong

Burholme Realty License #RM420216

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,271

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 1,028 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15x68
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • 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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olney Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 176
  • Assessor Parcel Number 612199000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,271

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Remarks Public: BUY ME!!!! Here is a great starter home for those first time buyers or great investment property to add to your portfolio, either way, buy me!!! This well maintained home is located on the border between Olney and Melrose Park, within walking distance of local schools and shopping centers. A major transportation hub is just minutes away as well as local eateries, parks and places of worship. Your family will enjoy the comfort of the 3 bedrooms, bathroom and open feel of the living room, dining room and kitchen. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the back yard or entertain for a family BBQ. The seller is very motivated, so come take a look, place an offer and move in your new home soon!!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1020
  • Net Sq Ft: 1020.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 77.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 178

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • 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: 77180.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 13620.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 15X68
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1028.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1335258
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1271.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 612199000
  • Tax Lot: 176
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 06/15/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Whitmore Kenora D and Scott Kenora Denise
Bought by
T D Group Llc
Seller's Agent
John Stanford
Mercury Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Jimmy Duong
Burholme Realty
List Price
$79,000
Sold Price
$73,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-7.59%
Current Estimated Value
$169,025

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Guzman William
Bought by
Whitmore Kenora D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,500
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Lopez Jennifer and Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Guzman William

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1999
Sold by
Miller Harriet G and Mazaud Linda
Bought by
Isadore Alan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1994
Sold by
Castagna Thomas M
Bought by
Lopez Jennifer
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
T D Group Llc $73,000 Springfoed Abstarct Inc
Whitmore Kenora D $86,500 --
Guzman William $32,500 --
Lopez Jennifer $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Whitmore Kenora D $10,000
Previous Owner Whitmore Kenora D $6,000
Previous Owner Whitmore Kenora D $86,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Sold $73,000 -7.6% $72 / Sq Ft
05/07/2017 05/07/17 Price Changed $79,000 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
04/01/2017 04/01/17 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2017 04/01/17 For Sale $79,000 -- $77 / 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 $1,603 $156,700 $31,340 $125,360
2024 $1,603 $156,700 $31,340 $125,360
2023 $1,603 $114,500 $22,900 $91,600
2022 $1,603 $114,500 $22,900 $91,600
2021 $1,075 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,075 $0 $0 $0
2019 $999 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,271 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,271 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,271 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,217 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $90,800 $6,679 $84,121
2012 -- $10,016 $878 $9,138
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    John Stanford

    Mercury Real Estate Group

    (215) 462-5100

    8 Total Sales

    John Stanford
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jimmy Duong

    Burholme Realty

    (215) 920-8397

    24 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Jimmy Duong
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000428389

Bright MLS

APN: 612199000

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Olney

178 Fern St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 178 Fern St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 01 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $169,025, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 178 Fern St 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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