Seller's Agent in 2021
Tony Wells
Compass RE
(215) 753-3312
4 in this area
17 Total Sales
188 E Benezet St Philadelphia, PA 19118
Chestnut Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $731,252 - $844,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,548
Sq Ft
$504/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- French Architecture
- 2-minute walk to Wyndmoor
- No HOA
- Wood Flooring
- Garden View
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2021You have have to see this value-packed house! This Second Empire-style c. 1900 home has just been beautifully updated with great care and skill. Featuring a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, Carrara marble tile backsplash and elegant, well-built white cabinetry, this home is ready for modern living standards including brand new: wiring, HVAC, full bath and powder room renovations. Entrance includes a generous front porch, an original wall sconce porch light, an impressive front door with a transom window and a schist stone arched lintel. The charming entry foyer is defined by a hallway, the front staircase balustrade and a sturdy carved newel post. The room to your right is the living room with a gas-fired cast iron stove at the far corner. Moving back is the spacious dining room which shows off the stunning original wood flooring, for which through-out the house have been refinished, including in the spacious (13' X 17') and elegant kitchen. The 2nd floor has two bedrooms and a new full bathroom with expertly laid ceramic tiles in a wet bed floor. The 3rd floor has two additional bedrooms, the front room measuring nearly 12' X 17'. The rear bedroom door has a glass transom window for light into the hall. Then there's the exterior: a 3+ car length driveway, a two-car detached garage, a covered back patio/bbq area and a gloriously large grassy yard surrounded by a flowering cut-garden much of which gets full-sun. This house offers a lot to those who appreciate sunlight original architectural features, sympathetic and practical upgrades with a south-facing yard in a great neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. The Wyndmoor train station to Center City, businesses along Germantown Avenue and the Market Square mall are between 2 to 4 blocks away from this site.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(267) 435-8015 kenenochs@compass.com Compass RE License #AB049742L Listed on: 06/04/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
(215) 247-3750 sue.walsh@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill License #RS310053
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,767
Year Built
- Built in 1895 | Remodeled in 2020
Lot Details
- 5,999 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40.00 x 149.98
- North Facing Home
- Stone Retaining Walls
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned RSA3
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 3 Driveway Spaces
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- French Architecture
- Plaster Walls
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,548 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Flue
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Six Panel Doors
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Garden Views
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Rear Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Playground
- Awning
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Windows
- Urban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Chestnut Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 20
- Assessor Parcel Number 091076700
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Jul 26, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tony Wells
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Buffum
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-8.89%
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
$165,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 28, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Cornely
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Tony Wells
Compass RE
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$412,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.96%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.38%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 1975
Bought by
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $615,000 | None Available | ||
| $412,000 | None Available | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $492,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2021 07/26/21 | Sold | $615,000 | -5.4% | $397 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2021 06/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/18/2021 06/18/21 | Price Changed | $650,000 | -3.7% | $420 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/04/2021 06/04/21 | For Sale | $675,000 | +63.8% | $436 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/30/2019 05/30/19 | Sold | $412,000 | -4.0% | $208 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/02/2019 05/02/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/28/2019 04/28/19 | For Sale | $429,000 | -- | $217 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,823 | $658,900 | $131,700 | $527,200 |
| 2025 | $7,103 | $658,900 | $131,700 | $527,200 |
| 2024 | $7,103 | $658,900 | $131,700 | $527,200 |
| 2023 | $7,103 | $507,400 | $101,480 | $405,920 |
| 2022 | $4,507 | $462,400 | $101,480 | $360,920 |
| 2021 | $6,238 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $6,238 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $6,510 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,745 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,745 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $4,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $4,141 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $339,000 | $35,800 | $303,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $41,632 | $12,008 | $29,624 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tony Wells
-
Rebecca Buffum
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Rebecca Buffum
BHHS Fox & Roach
(415) 608-5479
8 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
Megan Cornely
Seller's Agent in 2019
Megan Cornely
Compass RE
(267) 625-6282
21 in this area
85 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH1024960
APN: 091076700
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