Seller's Agent in 2020
Jeffrey Carpineta
Solo Real Estate, Inc.
(215) 833-6720
18 in this area
91 Total Sales
2556 Kern St Philadelphia, PA 19125
East Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $260,000 - $326,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
916
Sq Ft
$312/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1-minute walk to Arcadia Commons
- No HOA
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
About This Home
As of January 202019125 Shoppers: Here's a lovely 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, one block from Frankford Ave - with a great kitchen, a deep yard, on a block with great neighbors and green space created by residents. House is like-new, renovated in 2015. 1ST FLOOR: Enter into front living area which passes into rear open kitchen/dining space. KITCHEN features granite counters, undermount sink, steel 5 burner gas range, GE side-by-side steel fridge with bottom freezer, GE dishwasher, glass tilework, recessed lighting, and window out to the rear. 1ST FLOOR REAR: Half bath and separate laundry with stackable washer/dryer. REAR YARD is deep, with plenty of room for gardening and entertaining. 2ND FLOOR: Front bedroom is good sized, with two windows facing to Kern Street. 2ND BEDROOM has a full bath in rear, with subway tiled tub surround, quartz vanity, and great window light. Bedroom also has an extra door for added light/air and a view to the back. BASEMENT: has plenty of space for storage, and prior renovation brought a Goodman furnace/central air unit, Whirlpool hot water heater, and new electric service. House has hard-wired smoke detection and outside security cameras. This is great house on a great block, in an area that continues to prove a good investment. House is owner-occupied part-time, but is easy to show. Thanks
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $945
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 720 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 12.00 x 60.00
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 916 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Kensington Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 196
- Assessor Parcel Number 311173000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 5, 2019
Closed on
Jan 6, 2020
Sold by
Schenck Justine
Bought by
Dimitrakopoulos Telemachus
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Carpineta
Solo Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Berner
BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$247,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.96%
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
$39,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.63%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 23, 2015
Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Keystone Group Llc
Bought by
Schenck Justine
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Barach
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Rodricks
Solo Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.45%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$169,413
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 2015
Sold by
Leaks Develolopment Inc
Bought by
Keystone Group Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,231
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Miller Kevin C and Miller Brian B
Bought by
Leaks Development Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
8.31%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 1995
Sold by
Fronk Carl and Marlow Lillie
Bought by
Miller Kevin C and Miller Brian B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimitrakopoulos Telemachus | $247,000 | Trident Land Transfer Co Lp | |
| Schenck Justine | $185,000 | None Available | |
| Keystone Group Llc | $60,000 | Bainbridge Abstract Agency I | |
| Leaks Development Inc | $8,500 | -- | |
| Miller Kevin C | $8,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Dimitrmcopoulos Telemachus S | $235,254 | |
| Closed | Dimitrakopoulos Telemachus | $247,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schenck Justine | $169,413 | |
| Previous Owner | Leaks Development Inc | $132,231 | |
| Previous Owner | Leaks Development Inc | $15,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2020 01/06/20 | Sold | $247,000 | +1.9% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 11/09/2019 11/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/07/2019 11/07/19 | Price Changed | $242,500 | -2.0% | $265 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2019 10/22/19 | Price Changed | $247,500 | -2.9% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 09/21/2019 09/21/19 | Price Changed | $255,000 | -1.9% | $278 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2019 09/05/19 | For Sale | $259,900 | +40.5% | $284 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2015 09/01/15 | Sold | $185,000 | -7.5% | $195 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2015 07/10/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2015 06/23/15 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $211 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,132 | $283,200 | $56,640 | $226,560 |
| 2024 | $1,132 | $283,200 | $56,640 | $226,560 |
| 2023 | $1,132 | $266,000 | $53,200 | $212,800 |
| 2022 | $945 | $80,864 | $53,200 | $27,664 |
| 2021 | $945 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $945 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $971 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $678 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $678 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $678 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $582 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $43,400 | $7,344 | $36,056 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,920 | $286 | $1,634 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeffrey Carpineta
-
Anthony Berner
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Anthony Berner
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 432-5092
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Jonathan Barach
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jonathan Barach
Compass RE
(267) 254-0633
2 in this area
166 Total Sales
-
Kristen Shemesh
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Kristen Shemesh
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 290-6953
8 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Kevin Rodricks
Solo Real Estate, Inc.
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH830398
APN: 311173000
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