NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Melrose Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050

Estimated Value: $255,000 - $296,625

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2019

Last sale price $90,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 203% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,004/month

210 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.21 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 4-minute walk to East Lansdowne Memorial Park

About This Home

As of June 2019

Home is being sold in AS IS condition. Single family 4 bedroom/2.5 bath single family home. Home needs updating a repairs. Gas heat/gas hot water/no AC. Driveway parking and street parking available. Three bedrooms on the 2nd floor. There is a 4th bedroom on the 3rd floor/loft. Home has very good potential. Owners have indicated that the vacant lot at the side of the home is subdividable but that will need to be confirmed by the buyer and will not be entertained as a contingency to the sale of the property. Buyer is responsible for U and O inspection and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Huss

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell Listed on: 10/15/2018

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Johnbosco

LPT Realty, LLC License #RS344509

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 9,322 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x120
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Subdivision Possible
  • Property is in below average condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Dirt Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Penn Wood High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cobbs Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 248-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-00-00549-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Home is being sold in AS IS condition. Single family 4 bedroom/2.5 bath single family home. Home needs updating a repairs. Gas heat/gas hot water/no AC. Driveway parking and street parking available. Three bedrooms on the 2nd floor. There is a 4th bedroom on the 3rd floor/loft. Home has very good potential. Owners have indicated that the vacant lot at the side of the home is subdividable but that will need to be confirmed by the buyer and will not be entertained as a contingency to the sale of the property. Buyer is responsible for U and O inspection and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1596
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1596
  • Net Sq Ft: 1596.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 68.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1596
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 225

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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: 3
  • Parking Features: Dirt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: WILLIAM PENN
  • High School: PENN WOOD
  • School District Key: 300200397351
  • High School: PENN WOOD

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 49640.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 24340.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Subdivision Possible
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9322.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 465389
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4802.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-00-00549-00
  • Tax Lot: 248-000
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 06/25/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILLIAM PENN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2018
Closed on
Jun 23, 2019
Sold by
Fillenwarth Maureen P and Hughes Clare A
Bought by
Apto Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Jeff Huss
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Joe Johnbosco
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-40%
Current Estimated Value
$272,406

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$182,406
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.63%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1970
Bought by
Carr James R and C/O Hughes Clare
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
Apto Real Estate Llc $90,000 Chesco Settlement Svcs Llc
Carr James R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Apto Real Estate Llc $200,000
Closed Apto Real Estate Llc $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Sold $90,000 -18.1% $56 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2019 03/30/19 Price Changed $109,900 -7.6% $69 / Sq Ft
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Price Changed $119,000 -11.8% $75 / Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Price Changed $134,900 -6.3% $85 / Sq Ft
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Price Changed $144,000 -4.0% $90 / Sq Ft
10/15/2018 10/15/18 For Sale $150,000 -- $94 / 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 $6,280 $146,980 $56,280 $90,700
2024 $6,280 $146,980 $56,280 $90,700
2023 $4,696 $146,980 $56,280 $90,700
2022 $5,664 $146,980 $56,280 $90,700
2021 $8,445 $146,980 $56,280 $90,700
2020 $4,872 $73,980 $24,340 $49,640
2019 $4,791 $73,980 $24,340 $49,640
2018 $4,728 $73,980 $0 $0
2017 $4,486 $73,980 $0 $0
2016 $414 $73,980 $0 $0
2015 $414 $73,980 $0 $0
2014 $414 $73,980 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Huss

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Huss

    HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell

    (610) 389-2184

    17 Total Sales

    Jeff Huss
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  • Joe Johnbosco

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Joe Johnbosco

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (215) 544-3440

    5 Total Sales

    Joe Johnbosco
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009946818

Bright MLS

APN: 17-00-00549-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Lansdowne 19050

225 Melrose Ave, Lansdowne, PA

This home is located at 225 Melrose Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 since 15 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $272,406, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 225 Melrose Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including East Lansdowne Elementary School, Penn Wood Middle School, and Penn Wood High School - Cypress Street Campus.

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