NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2231 Amber St Philadelphia, PA 19125

East Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $334,000 - $377,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2023

Last sale price $335,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,256/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to York-Dauphin
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Emerald Street Community Farm

About This Home

As of April 2023

This charming East Kensington property is the perfect place to call home. With two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths; all the updates have been done for you. The first floor has a living room with built-in bookshelves, overhead lighting, and wood flooring. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinets, open shelving, and stainless steel appliances. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and two baths. The bathrooms have been tastefully appointed with modern fixtures and tiles. An outdoor patio leads to the 30' deep backyard, the perfect spot for outdoor dining and grilling. The partially finished basement is currently used for storage but could be used for additional living space. This home is within walking distance of all the best this area offers. Convenient 6-minute walk to the El. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen McNamara

Weichert Realtors-Haddonfield License #898392 Listed on: 03/07/2023

Weichert Realtors-Haddonfield

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Cora

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 12.00 x 70.00
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 129
  • Assessor Parcel Number 311134400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,318

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-03-17
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: This charming East Kensington property is the perfect place to call home. With two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths; all the updates have been done for you. The first floor has a living room with built-in bookshelves, overhead lighting, and wood flooring. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinets, open shelving, and stainless steel appliances. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and two baths. The bathrooms have been tastefully appointed with modern fixtures and tiles. An outdoor patio leads to the 30' deep backyard, the perfect spot for outdoor dining and grilling. The partially finished basement is currently used for storage but could be used for additional living space. This home is within walking distance of all the best this area offers. Convenient 6-minute walk to the El. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your appointment today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1440
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 353.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 480
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 480
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2231

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower 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: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: H30
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 12.00 x 70.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 840.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1821.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3318.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 311134400
  • Tax Lot: 129
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 732
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 04/14/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Gnias Rachael
Bought by
Hlawaty Jocelyn Anne
Seller's Agent
Kathleen McNamara
Weichert Realtors-Haddonfield
Buyer's Agent
Gina Cora
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.18%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$363,295

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Outstanding Balance
$261,978
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,189

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 3, 2021
Sold by
Dejesus Nicole and Opper William Jude
Bought by
Gnias Rachael
Seller's Agent
Stacy Sanseverino
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Cole Bowman
Real of Pennsylvania
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$263,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2014
Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Basha Fidan
Bought by
Dejesus Nicole and Opper William Jude
Seller's Agent
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Sanseverino
KW Empower
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-10.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$172,660
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2014
Closed on
Nov 18, 2014
Sold by
Basha Fidan
Bought by
Dejesus Nicole and Opper William Jade
Seller's Agent
Christopher Somers
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Sanseverino
KW Empower
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-10.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,660
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Hlawaty Jocelyn Anne $335,000 None Listed On Document
Gnias Rachael $310,000 Stone Abstract
Dejesus Nicole -- None Available
Dejesus Nicole $178,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hlawaty Jocelyn Anne $268,000
Previous Owner Gnias Rachael $263,500
Previous Owner Dejesus Nicole $172,660
Previous Owner Lebron Lydia M $141,085
Previous Owner Lebron Lydia $58,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2023 04/14/23 Sold $335,000 -1.2% $233 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2023 03/07/23 For Sale $339,000 +9.4% $235 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $215 / Sq Ft
03/21/2021 03/21/21 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2021 03/20/21 Price Changed $325,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
03/20/2021 03/20/21 For Sale $325,000 +14.0% $226 / Sq Ft
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 For Sale $285,000 +60.1% $198 / Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Sold $178,000 -1.9% $148 / Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Price Changed $181,500 -0.5% $151 / Sq Ft
09/14/2014 09/14/14 Price Changed $182,500 -0.8% $152 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Price Changed $183,900 -0.3% $153 / Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Price Changed $184,500 -0.2% $154 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Price Changed $184,900 -3.9% $154 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Price Changed $192,500 -1.2% $160 / Sq Ft
08/09/2014 08/09/14 Price Changed $194,900 -2.0% $162 / Sq Ft
07/27/2014 07/27/14 Price Changed $198,900 -0.3% $166 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Price Changed $199,500 -0.2% $166 / Sq Ft
06/20/2014 06/20/14 For Sale $199,900 -- $167 / 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 $3,319 $291,100 $58,220 $232,880
2024 $3,319 $291,100 $58,220 $232,880
2023 $3,319 $237,100 $47,420 $189,680
2022 $2,906 $237,100 $47,420 $189,680
2021 $2,906 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,906 $207,600 $40,275 $167,325
2019 $2,697 $0 $0 $0
2018 $990 $0 $0 $0
2017 $990 $0 $0 $0
2016 $990 $0 $0 $0
2015 $947 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $70,700 $9,408 $61,292
2012 -- $4,960 $955 $4,005
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen McNamara

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kathleen McNamara

    Weichert Corporate

    (609) 238-5100

    1 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Kathleen McNamara
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  • Gina Cora

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Gina Cora

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (484) 802-1123

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Gina Cora
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  • Stacy Sanseverino

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Stacy Sanseverino

    KW Empower

    (215) 431-5431

    11 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Stacy Sanseverino
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  • Cole Bowman

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cole Bowman

    Real of Pennsylvania

    (570) 850-9604

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Cole Bowman
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  • Christopher Somers

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christopher Somers

    KW Empower

    (267) 987-4443

    39 in this area

    622 Total Sales

    Christopher Somers
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2207616

Bright MLS

APN: 311134400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19125 East Kensington

2231 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 2231 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 since 07 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $363,295, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1875. 2231 Amber St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Horatio B. Hackett School, Penn Treaty School, and Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School.

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