NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 E Fariston Dr Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $229,000 - $300,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 26, 2013

Last sale price $116,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,511 / mo

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2013

A 3 BDRM 2.5 BATH W-FRESH PAINT & CARPETS. NEWER KITCHEN N BATHS. Property offered in as is condition. No sellers disclosure. Owner makes no representation as to condition. Buyer responsible for u&o and any costs associated with same. No letters of intent will be accepted. No faxed or emailed agreements with copies of checks will be accepted. Buyer could obtain a free pre-qualification letter from wells fargo home mortgage or its joint venture neighborhood assistance program. See below for contact information. Full agreements only with all supporting docs. Cash offers must have proof of funds. DEPOSIT must be in the form of certified funds. Seller's standard addendum is part of agreement, provided after offer acceptance. Agreements should use THE FOLLOWING WORDING AS SELLER (owner of record). Offer submission times will be strictly followed. No offers accepted for the first 7 days. Day 8 to 15 owner occupied, non-profits and neighborhood stabilization programs. 16-days and on offers from all parties.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Wolf

(215) 961-6000 remaxeastern@yahoo.com Re/Max One Realty Listed on: 02/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Denisecia Porter

(267) 279-7050 waymorerealestate@gmail.com Waymore Real Estate License #RM423909

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,870

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x100

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melrose Park Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 88
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611389500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,870

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

1,600 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Net Sq Ft: 1152.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 17098.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2038.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Zoning: R9A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332763
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1870.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611389500
  • Tax Lot: 88
  • Tax Year: 2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2013
Closed on
Jun 26, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
William Wolf
Re/Max One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denisecia Porter
Waymore Real Estate
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,900
-17.08%
Current Estimated Value
$252,347

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$136,347
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$110,200
Interest Rate
0.0395%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,900
Interest Rate
0.0975%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
0.081%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$116,000 Land Title Services
-- None Available
$155,900 Old Republic National Title
$76,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $110,200
Previous Owner $155,900
Previous Owner $72,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2013 07/11/13 Price Changed $119,000 +2.6% $103 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2013 06/26/13 Sold $116,000 -2.5% $101 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Price Changed $119,000 -8.4% $103 / Sq Ft
04/19/2013 04/19/13 Price Changed $129,900 -7.1% $113 / Sq Ft
02/26/2013 02/26/13 For Sale $139,900 -- $121 / 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 $1,629 $216,400 $43,280 $173,120
2025 $2,430 $216,400 $43,280 $173,120
2024 $2,430 $216,400 $43,280 $173,120
2023 $2,430 $173,600 $34,720 $138,880
2022 $1,414 $128,600 $34,720 $93,880
2021 $2,044 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,044 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,900 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,529 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,529 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,463 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $139,200 $12,800 $126,400
2012 -- $19,136 $2,038 $17,098
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    William Wolf

    RE/MAX

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  • Denisecia Porter

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Denisecia Porter

    Waymore Real Estate

    (267) 688-8115

    66 Total Sales

    Denisecia Porter
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003346288

Bright MLS

APN: 611389500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

188 E Fariston Dr, Philadelphia, PA

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