NOT LISTED FOR SALE

239 Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $190,370 - $252,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2012

Last sale price $118,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,308/month

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Attic
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Sturgis Playground

About This Home

As of January 2012

You have got to see this home! This is a well maintained rowhome, featuring hardwood floors and nuetral colors throughout. Other features include a newer kitchen in 2002 and 2010 with stainless steal appliances, granite tile counter and ceramic tile floor. New upstairs bathroom in 2010. A few windows, garage door and screen doors were just replace October of 2011. The roof was just recoated in October 2011 with cetification. Conveniant to shopping and major roadways and public transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Moore-Hough

RE/MAX Legacy License #TREND:PMOOREM Listed on: 11/18/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Silberstein

TJ McCarthy Associates, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x110
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olney Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 145
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611316600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,523

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, 2 Window A/C Units All In As- Is Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: You have got to see this home! This is a well maintained rowhome, featuring hardwood floors and nuetral colors throughout. Other features include a newer kitchen in 2002 and 2010 with stainless steal appliances, granite tile counter and ceramic tile floor. New upstairs bathroom in 2010. A few windows, garage door and screen doors were just replace October of 2011. The roof was just recoated in October 2011 with cetification. Conveniant to shopping and major roadways and public transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1280
  • Net Sq Ft: 1280.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 97.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 239

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 14869.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1899.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X110
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1760.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R9A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332055
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1523.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611316600
  • Tax Lot: 145
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 01/31/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2011
Closed on
Jan 31, 2012
Sold by
Davis Samantah Ann K
Bought by
Smith Beverly D
Seller's Agent
Martha Moore-Hough
RE/MAX Legacy
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Silberstein
TJ McCarthy Associates, Inc.
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-5.6%
Current Estimated Value
$210,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.20%
Original Mortgage
$115,008
Outstanding Balance
$80,977
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$125,748

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1997
Sold by
Schuchert Clara
Bought by
Davis Samantha Ann K
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
Smith Beverly D $118,400 None Available
Davis Samantha Ann K $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Beverly D $115,008
Previous Owner Davis Samantha Ann K $107,312
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2012 01/31/12 Sold $118,000 -5.6% $92 / Sq Ft
12/02/2011 12/02/11 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2011 11/18/11 For Sale $125,000 -- $98 / 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 $2,205 $195,100 $39,020 $156,080
2024 $2,205 $195,100 $39,020 $156,080
2023 $2,205 $157,500 $31,500 $126,000
2022 $1,347 $112,500 $31,500 $81,000
2021 $1,977 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,977 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,837 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,316 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,736 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,316 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,260 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $124,000 $13,376 $110,624
2012 -- $16,768 $1,899 $14,869
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Martha Moore-Hough

    RE/MAX

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Marilyn Silberstein

    Weichert Corporate

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004578064

Bright MLS

APN: 611316600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

239 Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 239 Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 18 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $210,843, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 239 Chelten Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including James R. Lowell Elementary School, Grover Washington Middle School, and Samuel Fels High School.

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