NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1897 Foster St Philadelphia, PA 19116

Somerton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $366,000 - $397,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2014

Last sale price $183,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,394/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2014

Large Center Hall Twin featuring Formal Living Room with Hardwood Floors, Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Floors, Eat-in Kitchen with Large Island that seats 3 comfortably, Gas Cooking,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal and Microwave Oven. Convenient 1/2 Bath on Main Level at top of Basement Stairs. Second Floor features Master Bedroom with Large Walk-in Closet,Hardwood Floor and 3pc Master Bath with New Tiled Stall Shower, Two Additional Nice Size Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors. Lower Level features Finished Recreational Room with Built-in Bar and Laundry Room. This Lovely Home has been Freashly Painted and has Beautiful Hardwood Floors Through-Out. Show and Sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Colahan

Re/Max One Realty License #RM423475 Listed on: 03/10/2014

Re/Max One Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Layton

Homestarr Realty License #RS313095

Homestarr Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x113
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,554 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 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
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Somerton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 104
  • Assessor Parcel Number 582177200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,680

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Remarks Public: Large Center Hall Twin featuring Formal Living Room with Hardwood Floors, Formal Dining Room with Hardwood Floors, Eat-in Kitchen with Large Island that seats 3 comfortably, Gas Cooking,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal and Microwave Oven. Convenient 1/2 Bath on Main Level at top of Basement Stairs. Second Floor features Master Bedroom with Large Walk-in Closet,Hardwood Floor and 3pc Master Bath with New Tiled Stall Shower, Two Additional Nice Size Bedrooms with Hardwood Floors. Lower Level features Finished Recreational Room with Built-in Bar and Laundry Room. This Lovely Home has been Freashly Painted and has Beautiful Hardwood Floors Through-Out. Show and Sell!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • 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: 1554
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1554
  • Net Sq Ft: 1554.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 115.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1554
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1897

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Additional Association Fees: Golf
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 104330.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 95670.00
  • Land Use Code: K31
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X113
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3970.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1310034
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2680.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 582177200
  • Tax Lot: 104
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 04/11/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Apr 7, 2014
Sold by
Smigelski Michael J and Smigelski Edward F
Bought by
Wilson Mary Rose
Seller's Agent
James Colahan
Re/Max One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Layton
Homestarr Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.72%
Current Estimated Value
$380,748

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,748
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Original Mortgage
$119,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2003
Sold by
Polovoy Frances E
Bought by
Smigelski Edward F

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1996
Sold by
Polovoy Joseph K and Polovoy Frances E
Bought by
Polovoy Frances E
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
Wilson Mary Rose $183,000 None Available
Smigelski Edward F $178,500 Security Search & Abstract C
Polovoy Frances E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilson Mary Rose $164,000
Closed Wilson Mary Rose $136,900
Closed Wilson Mary Rose $119,000
Previous Owner Smigelski Edward F $153,989
Previous Owner Smigelski Edward F $30,365
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $183,000 +1.7% $118 / Sq Ft
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $179,900 -- $116 / 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 $3,893 $345,400 $69,080 $276,320
2024 $3,893 $345,400 $69,080 $276,320
2023 $3,893 $278,100 $55,620 $222,480
2022 $3,217 $278,100 $55,620 $222,480
2021 $3,217 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,217 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,029 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,800 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,800 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,800 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,680 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $200,000 $95,670 $104,330
2012 -- $23,456 $2,883 $20,573
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Colahan

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    James Colahan

    RE/MAX

    (215) 961-6000

    4 Total Sales

    James Colahan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Chuck Layton

    Homestarr Realty

    (215) 910-0777

    3 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Chuck Layton
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002831690

Bright MLS

APN: 582177200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19116 Somerton

1897 Foster St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1897 Foster St, Philadelphia, PA 19116 since 10 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $380,748, approximately $245 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1897 Foster St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Frank Anne School, CCA Baldi Middle School, and George Washington High School.

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