NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1817 Catharine St Philadelphia, PA 19146

Southwest Center City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $659,704 - $825,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
$453/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2012

Last sale price $352,440 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,728/month

427 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Marian Anderson Recreation Center

About This Home

As of September 2012

Bright, charming, three bedroom 1.5 bath well located, 'right-sized' townhouse in short walking distance to Rittenhouse Square and many other area amenities. Rated 92 "Walk-Score" by Walker's Paradise. Wood-burning fireplace in living room. Sliding door off back to small rear garden. Enjoy your Sunday mornings with a cup of coffee in the privacy of your own terrace. Spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar. Juliette balcony off back bedroom with Center City Philadelphia skyline views. Large Master bedroom with plush carpeting. Newer systems: furnace, air conditioning, water heater. In move-in condition. Easy to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Belynda Stewart

Compass RE License #RS104927A Listed on: 06/07/2011

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Capri Dessecker

RE/MAX One Realty - TCDT License #RS284356

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,336

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 1,122 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17x66

Parking

  • Rented or Permit Required

Home Design

  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Graduate Hospital Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 59
  • Assessor Parcel Number 301122100

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,336

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Converted Barn
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Remarks Public: Bright, charming, three bedroom 1.5 bath well located, 'right-sized' townhouse in short walking distance to Rittenhouse Square and many other area amenities. Rated 92 "Walk-Score" by Walker's Paradise. Wood-burning fireplace in living room. Sliding door off back to small rear garden. Enjoy your Sunday mornings with a cup of coffee in the privacy of your own terrace. Spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar. Juliette balcony off back bedroom with Center City Philadelphia skyline views. Large Master bedroom with plush carpeting. Newer systems: furnace, air conditioning, water heater. In move-in condition. Easy to show.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1624
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1624
  • Net Sq Ft: 1624.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 221.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1624
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1817

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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: 13711.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11057.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 17X66
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1122.00
  • Zoning: R10A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1060495
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2336.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 301122100
  • Tax Lot: 59
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 09/21/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2011
Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Tien Chen Yih and Chen Shu O
Bought by
Schoonmaker Elizabeth and Dahlburg Theodore K
Seller's Agent
Belynda Stewart
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Capri Dessecker
RE/MAX One Realty - TCDT
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$352,440
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,460
-11.87%
Current Estimated Value
$745,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$392,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$220,691
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$496,963

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Alexander Alexis K
Bought by
Chen Yih Tien and Chen Shu O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Nelson Howard R and Nasberg Marc
Bought by
Alexander Alexis K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,220
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Chen Yih Tien $370,000 First American Title Ins Co
Alexander Alexis K $155,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schoonmaker Elizabeth $310,000
Closed Chen Yih Tien $295,000
Previous Owner Alexander Alexis K $164,220
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Sold $352,440 -1.8% $217 / Sq Ft
08/07/2012 08/07/12 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2012 07/30/12 Price Changed $359,000 -1.0% $221 / Sq Ft
06/02/2012 06/02/12 Price Changed $362,500 -1.6% $223 / Sq Ft
06/02/2012 06/02/12 Price Changed $368,500 +1.8% $227 / Sq Ft
04/26/2012 04/26/12 Price Changed $362,000 -4.2% $223 / Sq Ft
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Price Changed $378,000 -0.1% $233 / Sq Ft
01/25/2012 01/25/12 Price Changed $378,500 -2.9% $233 / Sq Ft
07/26/2011 07/26/11 Price Changed $389,900 -2.5% $240 / Sq Ft
06/07/2011 06/07/11 For Sale $399,900 -- $246 / 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 $8,000 $658,500 $131,700 $526,800
2024 $8,000 $658,500 $131,700 $526,800
2023 $8,000 $571,500 $114,300 $457,200
2022 $6,351 $526,500 $114,300 $412,200
2021 $6,981 $0 $0 $0
2020 $6,981 $0 $0 $0
2019 $7,143 $0 $0 $0
2018 $6,337 $0 $0 $0
2017 $6,337 $0 $0 $0
2016 $5,274 $0 $0 $0
2015 $4,679 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $388,000 $52,846 $335,154
2012 -- $24,768 $11,057 $13,711
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Belynda Stewart

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Belynda Stewart

    Compass RE

    (267) 435-8015

    24 Total Sales

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  • Capri Dessecker

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Capri Dessecker

    RE/MAX

    (215) 266-5557

    10 in this area

    121 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004418650

Bright MLS

APN: 301122100

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19146 Southwest Center City

1817 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1817 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 since 07 June 2011 and is currently estimated at $736,176, approximately $453 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 1817 Catharine St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Edwin M. Stanton School, South Philadelphia High School, and Universal Institute Charter School.

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