NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 E Walnut Park Dr Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $244,660 - $278,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2019

Last sale price $172,000 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,573/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Ceiling Fan
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cats Allowed

About This Home

As of December 2019

This home is located at 256 E Walnut Park Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 20 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $257,915, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 256 E Walnut Park 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Desmond Spencer

Desmond Spencer Real Estate Listed on: 08/20/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sylvia Curtis Lewis

Alliance Real Estate License #RS183885L

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 100.00
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Rubber Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 110 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 429
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611359800

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melrose Park Gardens Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,027

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 1296
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1296
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 166.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 256

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Fire Detection System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Water Available, Sewer Available, Phone, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation 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

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 123080.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 21720.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1800.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: Cats Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332473
  • School Tax: 1112.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2027.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611359800
  • Tax Lot: 429
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/16/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2019
Closed on
Nov 27, 2019
Sold by
Heron Wesley
Bought by
Mitchell Norris
Seller's Agent
Desmond Spencer
Desmond Spencer Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sylvia Curtis Lewis
Alliance Real Estate
List Price
$215,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,900
-20.33%
Current Estimated Value
$257,915

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,915
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$168,884
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2002
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Heron Wesley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,100
Interest Rate
6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Sold by
James Darren C and James Karen A
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1994
Sold by
Sherman Stephen B and Sherman Paula
Bought by
James Darren C and James Karen 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
Mitchell Norris $172,000 First Platinum Abstract Llc
Heron Wesley $69,000 First American Title Ins Co
Va $55,000 --
James Darren C $74,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mitchell Norris $166,708
Closed Mitchell Norris $168,884
Previous Owner Heron Wesley $120,000
Previous Owner Heron Wesley $62,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Sold $172,000 -20.3% $133 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $215,900 +2.9% $167 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2019 08/20/19 For Sale $209,900 -- $162 / 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 $2,459 $212,000 $42,400 $169,600
2024 $2,459 $212,000 $42,400 $169,600
2023 $2,459 $175,700 $35,140 $140,560
2022 $1,397 $130,700 $35,140 $95,560
2021 $2,027 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,027 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,884 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,031 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,031 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,611 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,542 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $145,100 $14,580 $130,520
2012 -- $18,848 $2,104 $16,744
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Desmond Spencer

    Desmond Spencer Real Estate

    (215) 767-9000

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Desmond Spencer
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sylvia Curtis Lewis

    Alliance Real Estate

    (215) 870-9453

    15 Total Sales

    Sylvia Curtis Lewis
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH826286

Bright MLS

APN: 611359800

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

256 E Walnut Park Dr, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 256 E Walnut Park Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 20 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $257,915, approximately $199 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 256 E Walnut Park 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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