NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2542 S 68th St Philadelphia, PA 19142

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $108,000 - $135,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $60,500 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $777/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Elmwood Avenue And 68Th Street
  • 1-minute walk to Buist Park
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of May 2021

Deadline for offer submission is 12:Noon Wednesday April 21st 2021. If you can dream it you can make it happen! As-Is sale in Elmwood Park. No interior access, buyer will accept property with current occupants, property will not be delivered vacant. Occupants are not on a lease with or paying any rent to the seller. * * Distressed property for sale! * * Bank owned property with recently cleared title. Cash only. Drive by only. All offers must include the following to be considered: "As-Is sale, Buyer will accept the property without interior access and with current occupants. Buyer pays for all transfer taxes and for the U&O." Recent 3-bedroom sales have reached $140k, $150k, $160k and HIGHER!! All water and PGW liens and back taxes from the past up to April 2021 were cleared from title! Be brave and make your written offer today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Turner

Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia License #RS314503 Listed on: 04/16/2021

Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Member

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $896

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1,264 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 79.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmwood Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 63
  • Assessor Parcel Number 406096800

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$896

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Buyer will accept property without interior access prior to settlement. Buyer will accept property with current occupants.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-04-17
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Deadline for offer submission is 12:Noon Wednesday April 21st 2021. If you can dream it you can make it happen! As-Is sale in Elmwood Park. No interior access, buyer will accept property with current occupants, property will not be delivered vacant. Occupants are not on a lease with or paying any rent to the seller. * * Distressed property for sale! * * Bank owned property with recently cleared title. Cash only. Drive by only. All offers must include the following to be considered: "As-Is sale, Buyer will accept the property without interior access and with current occupants. Buyer pays for all transfer taxes and for the U&O." Recent 3-bedroom sales have reached $140k, $150k, $160k and HIGHER!! All water and PGW liens and back taxes from the past up to April 2021 were cleared from title! Be brave and make your written offer today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 960
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 61.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9600.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 79.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1264.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1167954
  • School Tax: 492.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 896.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 406096800
  • Tax Lot: 63
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 05/28/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Port Richmond Savings Bank
Bought by
Zeltser Edward
Seller's Agent
Mark Turner
Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Member
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
List Price
$59,000
Sold Price
$60,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
2.54%
Current Estimated Value
$124,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2009
Sold by
Moscony George A
Bought by
Homestead Houses Ii Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2009
Sold by
Carroll Eugene and Estate Of Catherine M Rogers
Bought by
Moscony George A
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
Zeltser Edward $60,500 Knights Abstract Inc
Homestead Houses Ii Llc $60,000 None Available
Moscony George A $35,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Homestead Houses Ii Llc $74,500
Previous Owner Homestead Houses Ii Llc $74,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $60,500 +2.5% $63 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $59,000 -- $61 / 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 $1,208 $116,500 $23,300 $93,200
2024 $1,208 $116,500 $23,300 $93,200
2023 $1,208 $86,300 $17,200 $69,100
2022 $896 $86,300 $17,200 $69,100
2021 $896 $0 $0 $0
2020 $896 $64,000 $9,600 $54,400
2019 $827 $0 $0 $0
2018 $894 $0 $0 $0
2017 $894 $0 $0 $0
2016 $894 $0 $0 $0
2015 $704 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $52,500 $6,826 $45,674
2012 -- $10,976 $1,682 $9,294
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Turner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Turner

    Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia

    (267) 808-6103

    7 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Mark Turner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH1007432

Bright MLS

APN: 406096800

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19142 Elmwood

2542 S 68th St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 2542 S 68th St, Philadelphia, PA 19142 since 16 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $124,219, approximately $129 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2542 S 68th St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including John M. Patterson Elementary School, John Bartram High School, and Greater Hope Christian Academy.

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