NOT LISTED FOR SALE

247 E Fariston Dr Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $274,782

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2022

Last sale price $225,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,542/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2022

This beautiful 3bd/2 full bath home is nestled on a quiet residential in East Oak Lane are near the Tacony Creek with original stone exterior. Original hardwood floors welcome you throughout the home, recessed lighting on the first and lower levels with ceiling fans in the upstairs bedrooms. A spacious livingroom flows into the kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas burner stove/oven, ample cabinets + countertop space. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to the custom built deck and allow a flood of natural light into the home on any day. On the 2nd floor are 3 bedrooms rooms and bathroom with a skylight.
A finished basement and the second full bathroom complete this home with interior access to the 1 car garage and a mud/utility room with an additional emergency exit to the back alleyway.

Please call Co-list agent for fastest response!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matin Haghkar

RE/MAX Plus Listed on: 01/19/2022

Co-Listed By

Pamela Roberts

HubKey Real Estate License #335139

Last Buyer's Agent

Terrance Lee

RE/MAX Access License #1864612

RE/MAX Access

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Thomas K. Finletter Elementary And Middle School
  • Samuel S. Fels High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lawncrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 253
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611384200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,143

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-02-04
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: This beautiful 3bd/2 full bath home is nestled on a quiet residential in East Oak Lane are near the Tacony Creek with original stone exterior. Original hardwood floors welcome you throughout the home, recessed lighting on the first and lower levels with ceiling fans in the upstairs bedrooms. A spacious livingroom flows into the kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas burner stove/oven, ample cabinets + countertop space. Sliding glass doors off the kitchen lead to the custom built deck and allow a flood of natural light into the home on any day. On the 2nd floor are 3 bedrooms rooms and bathroom with a skylight. A finished basement and the second full bathroom complete this home with interior access to the 1 car garage and a mud/utility room with an additional emergency exit to the back alleyway. Please call Co-list agent for fastest response!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Outside Entrance, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1728
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 195.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 576
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 576
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 247

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Elementary School: THOMAS K. FINLETTER SCHOOL
  • Middle School: THOMAS K. FINLETTER SCHOOL
  • High School: SAMUEL S. FELS
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: THOMAS K. FINLETTER SCHOOL
  • High School: SAMUEL S. FELS
  • Middle Or Junior School: THOMAS K. FINLETTER SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 130135.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22965.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332711
  • School Tax: 1175.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2143.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611384200
  • Tax Lot: 253
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 04/01/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Terrence Jefferson
Bought by
Faulks Qujuan
Seller's Agent
Matin Haghkar
RE/MAX Plus
Buyer's Agent
Terrance Lee
RE/MAX Access
List Price
$218,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
3.21%
Current Estimated Value
$242,302

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,302
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Outstanding Balance
$210,047
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$34,623

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Arie Eileen
Bought by
Jefferson Terrence
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
Faulks Qujuan $225,000 World Wide Land Transfer
Jefferson Terrence $71,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Faulks Qujuan $220,924
Previous Owner Jefferson Terrace $114,000
Closed Faulks Qujuan $11,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Sold $225,000 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Off Market $225,000 -- --
02/08/2022 02/08/22 Price Changed $225,000 +3.2% $130 / Sq Ft
01/19/2022 01/19/22 For Sale $218,000 -- $126 / 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 $2,577 $234,800 $46,900 $187,900
2024 $2,577 $234,800 $46,900 $187,900
2023 $2,577 $184,100 $36,820 $147,280
2022 $2,143 $184,100 $36,820 $147,280
2021 $2,143 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,143 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,992 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,865 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $139,200 $12,800 $126,400
2012 -- $19,136 $2,038 $17,098
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matin Haghkar

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Matin Haghkar

    RE/MAX

    (215) 422-3711

    1 in this area

    209 Total Sales

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  • Pamela Roberts

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Pamela Roberts

    HubKey Real Estate

    (484) 636-8639

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

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  • Terrance Lee

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Terrance Lee

    RE/MAX

    (215) 416-1176

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2064478

Bright MLS

APN: 611384200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

247 E Fariston Dr, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 247 E Fariston Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 19 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $246,696, approximately $142 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 247 E Fariston Dr 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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