NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Rex Ave Philadelphia, PA 19118

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $839,000 - $878,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
$420/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2012

Last sale price $565,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,228/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2012

Move right into this gorgeous, solid stone home, with off street parking, in a perfect location near the Top of Chestnut Hill. Tall ceilings, refinished olde growth pine floors, and deep window sills are some of the original architectural details. This home has a new marble bathroom, a finished basement and a kitchen overlooking a secluded brick patio and a beautifully landscaped yard with matured plantings throughout. The property includes two deeds, legal descriptions and City tax parcels (one for the house and one for the side yard) . The yard includes a Garden House (15x15) with hardwood floors, peaked ceiling, windows and dutch door. It would make a great office or playroom. Enjoy this special home and property as is, or consider subdivided lot for possible new development. This amazing home is within walking distance to all of the great restaurants and shops of Chestnut Hill as well as the beautiful Wissahickon Valley and two train lines to Center City. All this home needs is you

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard McIlhenny

RE/MAX Services Listed on: 04/26/2012

RE/MAX Services

Last Buyer's Agent

JIM AVERSA

Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill License #TREND:PAVERSJ

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 113x114
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 34
  • Assessor Parcel Number 092218125 AND 092218115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,595

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2040
  • Net Sq Ft: 2040.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 293.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2040
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: 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: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • 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

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 48992.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20928.00
  • Land Use Code: A48
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 113X114
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7263.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 930625
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6595.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 092218125 AND 092218115
  • Tax Lot: 34
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 08/02/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2024
Sold by
Cohen Andrew R and Cohen Karen M
Bought by
Cohen Andrew R
Current Estimated Value
$827,944

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2024
Sold by
Cohen Andrew R and Cohen Karen M
Bought by
Cohen Andrew R and Cohen Karen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2010
Sold by
Maier Michael J and Maier Kathleen M
Bought by
Maier Michael J and Maier Kathleen M
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
Cohen Andrew R -- None Listed On Document
Cohen Andrew R -- Northwest Abstract
Maier Michael J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Maier Michael J $506,250
Previous Owner Maier Michael J $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Sold $565,000 -5.7% $277 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2012 04/26/12 For Sale $599,000 -- $294 / 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 $8,600 $745,900 $149,180 $596,720
2024 $8,600 $745,900 $149,180 $596,720
2023 $8,600 $614,400 $122,880 $491,520
2022 $6,760 $614,400 $122,880 $491,520
2021 $6,760 $0 $0 $0
2020 $6,760 $0 $0 $0
2019 $7,055 $0 $0 $0
2018 $5,774 $0 $0 $0
2017 $5,774 $0 $0 $0
2016 $5,774 $0 $0 $0
2015 $5,528 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $412,500 $187,385 $225,115
2012 -- $69,920 $20,928 $48,992
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard McIlhenny

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Richard McIlhenny

    RE/MAX

    (215) 275-6303

    25 in this area

    119 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    JIM AVERSA

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003940032

Bright MLS

APN: 092218125

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19118 Chestnut Hill

226 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 226 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 since 26 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $857,056, approximately $420 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 226 Rex Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an, Roxborough High School, and Our Mother of Consolation Catholic.

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