NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 E Cheltenham Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $180,000 - $252,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2018

Last sale price $113,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,392/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2018

Back on the Market because the last buyer was impatient. This home needs some Tlc, but is well worth the elbow grease. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, master bath, beautiful hardwood floors underneath the carpet. Basement, Garage, central air ready. Go with a 203k loan and get a new kitchen, bathroom, etc. All reasonable offers will be considered.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Belinda Johnson

Believe Realty Group License #RM425117 Listed on: 09/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Belinda Johnson

Believe Realty Group License #RM425117 Listed on: 09/13/2018

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,951

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x102
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melrose Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 211
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611470500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,951

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Remarks Public: Back on the Market because the last buyer was impatient. This home needs some Tlc, but is well worth the elbow grease. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, master bath, beautiful hardwood floors underneath the carpet. Basement, Garage, central air ready. Go with a 203k loan and get a new kitchen, bathroom, etc. All reasonable offers will be considered.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Net Sq Ft: 1152.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 108.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 198

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 118490.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20910.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X102
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1333414
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1951.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611470500
  • Tax Lot: 211
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/27/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Foster Rodney L
Bought by
Woodcrest Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Belinda Johnson
Believe Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Belinda Johnson
Believe Realty Group
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$113,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-9.6%
Current Estimated Value
$222,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2001
Sold by
Hartman James A
Bought by
Foster Mattie R and Foster Rodney L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1955
Bought by
Helen Hartman and Helen James
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
Woodcrest Real Estate Llc $113,000 Focus Abstract Inc
Foster Mattie R $66,000 --
Helen Hartman -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Foster Mattie R $91,000
Previous Owner Foster Mattie R $77,900
Previous Owner Foster Mattie R $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2018 09/27/18 Sold $113,000 -9.6% $98 / Sq Ft
09/16/2018 09/16/18 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2018 09/13/18 For Sale $125,000 -- $109 / 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 $2,277 $199,700 $39,940 $159,760
2024 $2,277 $199,700 $39,940 $159,760
2023 $2,277 $162,700 $32,540 $130,160
2022 $1,978 $162,700 $32,540 $130,160
2021 $1,978 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,978 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,838 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,951 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,951 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,951 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,868 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $139,400 $13,219 $126,181
2012 -- $19,232 $2,253 $16,979
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Belinda Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Belinda Johnson

    Believe Realty Group

    (267) 973-4302

    75 Total Sales

    Belinda Johnson
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003974578

Bright MLS

APN: 611470500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Melrose Park Gardens

198 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 198 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 13 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $222,360, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 198 E Cheltenham Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Thomas K. Finletter School, Samuel Fels High School, and Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School.

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