251 Congress Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050
Estimated Value: $275,609 - $344,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,509
Sq Ft
$201/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Beverly Hills Recreation Area
About This Home
As of November 2016Be among the first to enjoy this Beautiful Cottage Style Colonial Charmer set in the midst of a Magical Garden. Down the path to the Covered Front Porch and Main Entrance and Step into the Fabulous Living Room with a Fireplace, built in Bookcase and French Doors to that Porch. On to the Spacious Dining Room with Corner Cupboard, nicely updated Kitchen with fabulous Teak Flooring and Breakfast/Office Room and exit to the Newly Repaved Driveway, Detached Garage and Back Yard. The entrance to the Full Basement is through the Kitchen where you will find the Laundry Area, a very nicely updated Powder Room, Ping Pong and utility area! The Second Floor is super, with gracious landing, a 4 Piece Bath (Shower & Separate Tub!), Two Bright Corner Bedrooms. The Main Bedroom has been tastefully retrofitted and is currently the home of the TV and Game Room. Hardwood Floors Throughout! Newer Roof (2013). This is such a very special and popular location, close to shops and public transportation and there is a super sense of seclusion and privacy! The 1.3 sq mile Borough of Lansdowne is home to new restaurants, a superior Gelato shop and great shopping. There is a Terrific Open Air Farmer's Market, Arts Festivals, a truly fabulous Symphony Orchestra and Folk Club. Home to a great Boys & Girls Club and the Restoration/Preservation of the Historic Lansdowne Theater is well underway. Two Train Stations the Walkable Historic Village of Lansdowne is just 16 minutes from Center City and the Airport! Smile, you just discovered your new home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1944
Lot Details
- 4,225 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 42x100
- West Facing Home
- Level Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,509 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Porch
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
- Lansdowne Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 347-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-00641-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 17, 2016
Closed on
Nov 11, 2016
Sold by
Seurto Devis Thomas P and Scurto Devis Debra A
Bought by
Weinberg Raheem W
Seller's Agent
Michael Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
Alexa Smith
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
List Price
$177,700
Sold Price
$179,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,200
1.24%
Total Days on Market
65
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,252
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$176,641
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 1998
Sold by
Grasberger Donald and Brennan Margaret
Bought by
Scurto Davis Thomas P and Scurto Davis Debra A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,200
Interest Rate
6.75%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weinberg Raheem W | $179,900 | None Available | |
| Scurto Davis Thomas P | $116,500 | Commonwealth Land Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Weinberg Raheem W | $15,755 | |
| Open | Weinberg Raheem W | $176,641 | |
| Previous Owner | Scurto Davis Thomas P | $73,582 | |
| Previous Owner | Scurto Davis Thomas P | $60,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Scurto Davis Thomas P | $93,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2016 11/17/16 | Sold | $179,900 | +2.8% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2016 10/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2016 09/16/16 | Price Changed | $174,999 | -1.5% | $116 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2016 08/17/16 | For Sale | $177,700 | -- | $118 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,257 | $151,960 | $44,320 | $107,640 |
| 2023 | $5,965 | $151,960 | $44,320 | $107,640 |
| 2022 | $5,848 | $151,960 | $44,320 | $107,640 |
| 2021 | $8,781 | $151,960 | $44,320 | $107,640 |
| 2020 | $6,463 | $98,550 | $32,010 | $66,540 |
| 2019 | $6,355 | $98,550 | $32,010 | $66,540 |
| 2018 | $6,246 | $98,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $6,108 | $98,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $541 | $98,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $552 | $98,550 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $552 | $98,550 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Carpenter
Seller's Agent in 2016
Michael Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
(610) 405-7568
87 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
John Carpenter
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
John Carpenter
Keller Williams Main Line
86 in this area
105 Total Sales
-
Alexa Smith
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Alexa Smith
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
(267) 235-0420
1 in this area
84 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003934963
APN: 23-00-00641-00
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