NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1928 E Boston St Philadelphia, PA 19125

East Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $516,000 - $626,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,876 Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2023

Last sale price $565,000 $301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,267/month

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to York-Dauphin
  • Laundry Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Emerald Wildflower Garden

About This Home

As of June 2023

Make 1928 East Boston street your next home and you will never want to move again! There will be no reason to. This home has it all! Built by the RiverWards Group in the trendy BOSTON SQUARE community located in the ever expanding, and thriving neighborhood of East Kensington. Boasting 3 huge bedrooms, 2 full baths, a powder room, a fully open concept 2nd floor living/dining/kitchen space. AND not just any GARAGE..... A gigantic one!
With space for any size vehicle and the height for all your storage needs. Additionally 3 plus years left on the tax abatement. Entering the home you will find interior garage access and then go straight up to the main living floor. This is unique to the community, and gives the owner unobstructed - 2nd floor light and most desirable aspect, your living space is not street level. You will love the oversized Kitchen. Showcasing granite countertops, central island with an under mount sink, gas range, huge windows, generous and contemporary cabinetry, hardwood floors throughout also. Dining room has more huge windows and will accomodate any size table you choose to own. Living Room is the same. Spacious and well lit with natural sunlight and there is a complete speaker system throughout and a bonus powder room on this floor as well. Next level up you will find the bedrooms. Principal suit is luxury at its finest. Spacious and well appointed. Offering the owner a walk-in closet, lots of wall space, an ensuite full bathroom with double sinks, a frameless glass shower, a linen closet, separate bathtub, and a sky light. Rounding out this floor you will find two additional generous sized bedrooms, each one with fantastic closet space. Then up is an oversized pilot house. The owner utilizes this area for his office, and when a break is needed you can walk out onto your enomouse roof deck! With stunning views of Philadelphia! This home is a commuter's dream, with the Market–Frankford Line steps away for commuting to Center City, as well as easy I-95 access. Steps from your doorstep are many popular, bustling restaurants and great local businesses, from Franny Lou's Cafe, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Martha, Zig Zag BBQ, Mural City Cellars, Pizza Brain, Tired Hands Brewing, Riverwards Produce, Hello Donuts, Circles and Squares Pizza, Memphis Taproom, and countless others. You are also just blocks from Hagert Street Playground, Horatio B Hackett School, and Pop's or Palmer dog parks. Schedule your tour today, or plan to come by an open house! This home won't last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Stetler

BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut License #RS301905 Listed on: 03/17/2023

BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Marino

Real of Pennsylvania License #RS334793

Real of Pennsylvania

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,252

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1,925 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 37.00 x 75.00

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,876 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • $300 Other One-Time Fees
  • Boston Square HOA
  • Fishtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 313
  • Assessor Parcel Number 313178600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,252

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-17
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Make 1928 East Boston street your next home and you will never want to move again! There will be no reason to. This home has it all! Built by the RiverWards Group in the trendy BOSTON SQUARE community located in the ever expanding, and thriving neighborhood of East Kensington. Boasting 3 huge bedrooms, 2 full baths, a powder room, a fully open concept 2nd floor living/dining/kitchen space. AND not just any GARAGE..... A gigantic one! With space for any size vehicle and the height for all your storage needs. Additionally 3 plus years left on the tax abatement. Entering the home you will find interior garage access and then go straight up to the main living floor. This is unique to the community, and gives the owner unobstructed - 2nd floor light and most desirable aspect, your living space is not street level. You will love the oversized Kitchen. Showcasing granite countertops, central island with an under mount sink, gas range, huge windows, generous and contemporary cabinetry, hardwood floors throughout also. Dining room has more huge windows and will accomodate any size table you choose to own. Living Room is the same. Spacious and well lit with natural sunlight and there is a complete speaker system throughout and a bonus powder room on this floor as well. Next level up you will find the bedrooms. Principal suit is luxury at its finest. Spacious and well appointed. Offering the owner a walk-in closet, lots of wall space, an ensuite full bathroom with double sinks, a frameless glass shower, a linen closet, separate bathtub, and a sky light. Rounding out this floor you will find two additional generous sized bedrooms, each one with fantastic closet space. Then up is an oversized pilot house. The owner utilizes this area for his office, and when a break is needed you can walk out onto your enomouse roof deck! With stunning views of Philadelphia! This home is a commuter's dream, with the Market–Frankford Line steps away for commuting to Center City, as well as easy I-95 access. Steps from your doorstep are many popular, bustling restaurants and great local businesses, from Franny Lou's Cafe, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Martha, Zig Zag BBQ, Mural City Cellars, Pizza Brain, Tired Hands Brewing, Riverwards Produce, Hello Donuts, Circles and Squares Pizza, Memphis Taproom, and countless others. You are also just blocks from Hagert Street Playground, Horatio B Hackett School, and Pop's or Palmer dog parks. Schedule your tour today, or plan to come by an open house! This home won't last long.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1876
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1876
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 303.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1876
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1928

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 50.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: BOSTON SQUARE
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 300.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Assessed Value: 89500.00
  • Land Use Code: P50
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 37.00 x 75.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1925.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: IRMX

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1069971
  • School Tax: 687.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1252.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 313178600
  • Tax Lot: 313
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1876
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 06/05/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2016
Closed on
Jul 28, 2016
Sold by
M2cr2 Llc
Bought by
Dorset Desron Chad and Dorset Marie Christine
Seller's Agent
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
James Caraway
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$369,990
Sold Price
$374,690
Premium/Discount to List
$4,700
1.27%
Current Estimated Value
$575,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
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
Dorset Desron Chad $376,640 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Sold $565,000 -0.9% $301 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Price Changed $570,000 -1.6% $304 / Sq Ft
03/17/2023 03/17/23 For Sale $579,000 +54.5% $309 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $374,690 +1.3% $178 / Sq Ft
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2016 03/12/16 For Sale $369,990 -- $176 / 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 $1,253 $565,000 $113,000 $452,000
2024 $1,253 $565,000 $113,000 $452,000
2023 $1,253 $447,600 $89,500 $358,100
2022 $1,353 $89,500 $89,500 $0
2021 $1,353 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,353 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,256 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,088 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,088 $0 $0 $0
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Stetler

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Brian Stetler

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 996-1907

    4 in this area

    400 Total Sales

    Brian Stetler
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  • Matthew Marino

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Matthew Marino

    Real of Pennsylvania

    (215) 896-2171

    1 in this area

    207 Total Sales

    Matthew Marino
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  • Christopher Somers

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Christopher Somers

    KW Empower

    (267) 987-4443

    39 in this area

    618 Total Sales

    Christopher Somers
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  • Julie Hankins

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Julie Hankins

    Vanguard Realty Associates

    (484) 368-4558

    4 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Julie Hankins
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2213598

Bright MLS

APN: 313178600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19125 East Kensington

1928 E Boston St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 1928 E Boston St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 since 17 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $575,781, approximately $306 per square foot. This property was built in 2016. 1928 E Boston St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Henry A. Brown School, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, and Kensington High School.

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