NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 E Fariston Dr Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $217,000 - $246,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2018

Last sale price $160,000 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,473/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2018

Back on the market! Welcome to Mel rose park! This beautifully maintained property has lots of features that are sure to make this property a great place to make memories. This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has new carpet throughout as well as a large 12x12 deck for outdoor entertaining. Full large bedrooms and a hall bath featuring a jacuzzi tub. Great for relaxing after a long day. All on a beautifully maintained block that will surely be a great place to make home. Close to shopping and supermarkets and transportation. 2 minutes from Cheltenham Avenue as well for any business or shopping needs offered in the area as well.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Traci Powell

MRBG License #RM425255 Listed on: 10/18/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Yashika Johnson

First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x100

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Partial Basement
  • Home Security System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Melrose Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 280
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611384700

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,949

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Remarks Public: Back on the market! Welcome to Mel rose park! This beautifully maintained property has lots of features that are sure to make this property a great place to make memories. This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has new carpet throughout as well as a large 12x12 deck for outdoor entertaining. Full large bedrooms and a hall bath featuring a jacuzzi tub. Great for relaxing after a long day. All on a beautifully maintained block that will surely be a great place to make home. Close to shopping and supermarkets and transportation. 2 minutes from Cheltenham Avenue as well for any business or shopping needs offered in the area as well.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Net Sq Ft: 1152.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 257

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 118320.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20880.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332716
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1949.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611384700
  • Tax Lot: 280
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 12/11/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2018
Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Barker Christina
Bought by
Fuller Robert V and Fuller Machelle V Mitchell
Seller's Agent
Traci Powell
MRBG
Buyer's Agent
Yashika Johnson
First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Current Estimated Value
$234,383

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,383
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$157,102
Outstanding Balance
$139,882
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$97,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2008
Sold by
Sanders Charlotte
Bought by
Barker Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,800
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1996
Sold by
Sanders James E and Sanders Charlotte
Bought by
Sanders Charlotte
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
Fuller Robert V $160,000 None Available
Barker Christina $140,000 None Available
Sanders Charlotte -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fuller Robert V $157,102
Closed Fuller Robert V $5,100
Previous Owner Barker Christina $105,000
Previous Owner Barker Christina $135,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Sold $160,000 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 For Sale $160,000 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2018 10/18/18 For Sale $160,000 -- $139 / 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 $2,356 $234,800 $46,900 $187,900
2024 $2,356 $234,800 $46,900 $187,900
2023 $2,356 $168,300 $33,660 $134,640
2022 $1,391 $123,300 $33,660 $89,640
2021 $2,021 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,021 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,879 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,949 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,529 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,463 $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

  • Traci Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Traci Powell

    MRBG

    (267) 971-8480

    84 Total Sales

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  • Yashika Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Yashika Johnson

    First Heritage Realty Alliance, LLC

    (215) 360-4032

    48 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009950724

Bright MLS

APN: 611384700

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

257 E Fariston Dr, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 257 E Fariston Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 18 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $234,383, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 257 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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