Seller's Agent in 2017
Michele Cooley
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 627-6005
258 Total Sales
178 W Essex Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050
Estimated Value: $334,348 - $369,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,426
Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to Reservoir park
About This Home
As of December 2017What a charming colonial just in time for the holiday season! This home has wonderful curb appeal- the front porch has a built-in bench and a large front yard. Enter through the center hall foyer with powder room and coat closet. The living room has a cozy fireplace with built-ins on either side. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Walk out of the living room French door into the huge, fenced-in backyard. Spacious dining room opens into the cool, retro kitchen. This home is so bright! Lots of sunlight make this home so cheerful. The attached 1-car garage with driveway is located on the side of the house. Laundry located in the full, unfinished basement. Basement is dry with high ceilings - lots of potential for the next homeowner to finish it! The second floor has 4 generously-sized bedrooms and a ceramic tiled hall bath. Lansdowne has a quaint hometown feel where you can walk to the open air Farmer's Market, fabulous new restaurants, Lansdowne Friends School, The Icery, shops and two commuter train stations! Under 20 minutes to Penn and Center City by train, 17 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport. Lansdowne has a Symphony Orchestra and Folk Club, a thriving arts community, arts festival and the Historic Lansdowne Theater restoration project is well underway.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut Listed on: 10/31/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 8,059 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x142
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R-10
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,426 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lansdowne Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 180-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-01011-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 31, 2017
Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Cella M Sum
Bought by
Mishoe Leslie
Seller's Agent
Michele Cooley
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Pekula
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$199,900
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.99%
Original Mortgage
$196,278
Outstanding Balance
$167,169
Interest Rate
3.94%
Estimated Equity
$169,224
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 5, 2016
Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Stone Susan D
Bought by
Sum Cella M
Seller's Agent
Michael Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Pekula
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$194,970
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,970
-2.55%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$161,500
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Swartley John Tyson and Estate Of Helen S Swartley
Bought by
Stone Susan D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,400
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 1994
Sold by
Swartley John Tyson and Swartley Helen S
Bought by
Swartley John Tyson and Swartley Helen S
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishoe Leslie | $199,900 | -- | |
| Sum Cella M | $190,000 | None Available | |
| Stone Susan D | $183,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Insu | |
| Swartley John Tyson | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mishoe Leslie | $196,278 | |
| Closed | Mishoe Leslie | -- | |
| Closed | Mishoe Leslie | $196,278 | |
| Previous Owner | Sum Cella M | $161,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Stone Susan D | $145,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Stone Susan D | $146,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2017 12/05/17 | Sold | $199,900 | 0.0% | $140 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2017 11/04/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31/2017 10/31/17 | For Sale | $199,900 | +5.2% | $140 / Sq Ft |
| 01/12/2017 01/12/17 | Sold | $190,000 | 0.0% | $133 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2016 12/22/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/04/2016 11/04/16 | Price Changed | $189,970 | -2.6% | $133 / Sq Ft |
| 10/05/2016 10/05/16 | For Sale | $194,970 | -- | $137 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,933 | $192,670 | $47,030 | $145,640 |
| 2023 | $7,563 | $192,670 | $47,030 | $145,640 |
| 2022 | $7,415 | $192,670 | $47,030 | $145,640 |
| 2021 | $11,134 | $192,670 | $47,030 | $145,640 |
| 2020 | $7,299 | $111,290 | $34,350 | $76,940 |
| 2019 | $7,176 | $111,290 | $34,350 | $76,940 |
| 2018 | $7,053 | $111,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $6,898 | $111,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $611 | $111,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $611 | $111,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $611 | $111,290 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Michael Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
(610) 405-7568
87 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Brooke Pekula
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(215) 718-6676
29 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
John Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
86 in this area
105 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003975217
APN: 23-00-01011-00
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