NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 W Godfrey Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Melrose Park Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $154,000 - $197,448

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,334 Sq Ft
$132/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2024

Last sale price $155,888 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,142/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of April 2024

This property offers so much potential for a homeowner or a great rental opportunity for an investor! The home offers a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Spacious living and dining rooms with and wood flooring. A eat-in kitchen with pantry room that is waiting for your design ideas and changes. The lower level has the potential for an additional living space with laundry hookup and additional storage space and access to the garage. The upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms and a hall bathroom. The front yard offers a large fenced in patio area and paver retaining wall. The traditional brick exterior provides curb appeal and outdoor living space. Overall, this home offers a comfortable and functional layout with opportunities for customization and personalization. With some sweat equity and thoughtful improvements, it could become a fantastic addition to one's portfolio or a lovely place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Porter

Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown License #RS281553 Listed on: 03/04/2024

Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

Last Buyer's Agent

PARIS LUONG

Tesla Realty Group, LLC License #RS342312

Tesla Realty Group, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,054

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,334 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 163
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611293300

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olney Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,054

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-03-04
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This property offers so much potential for a homeowner or a great rental opportunity for an investor! The home offers a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Spacious living and dining rooms with and wood flooring. A eat-in kitchen with pantry room that is waiting for your design ideas and changes. The lower level has the potential for an additional living space with laundry hookup and additional storage space and access to the garage. The upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms and a hall bathroom. The front yard offers a large fenced in patio area and paver retaining wall. The traditional brick exterior provides curb appeal and outdoor living space. Overall, this home offers a comfortable and functional layout with opportunities for customization and personalization. With some sweat equity and thoughtful improvements, it could become a fantastic addition to one's portfolio or a lovely place to call home.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Door Features: Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1334
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1334
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 119.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1334
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 261

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: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1127.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2054.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611293300
  • Tax Lot: 163
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1334
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 04/08/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 8, 2024
Sold by
Brown Tracy
Bought by
Tran Hoang Duc and Nguyen Dao Thi
Seller's Agent
Kim Porter
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
Buyer's Agent
PARIS LUONG
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,888
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,012
-2.51%
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
$177,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,388
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$116,916
Outstanding Balance
$115,701
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2008
Sold by
Estate Of Jan Glowczynski
Bought by
Brown Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,112
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Tran Hoang Duc $155,888 City Abstract
Brown Tracy $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tran Hoang Duc $116,916
Previous Owner Brown Tracy $76,500
Previous Owner Brown Tracy $109,112
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Sold $155,888 -2.5% $117 / Sq Ft
03/11/2024 03/11/24 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $159,900 -- $120 / 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 $2,055 $182,200 $36,440 $145,760
2024 $2,055 $182,200 $36,440 $145,760
2023 $2,055 $146,800 $29,360 $117,440
2022 $1,662 $146,800 $29,360 $117,440
2021 $1,662 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,662 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,544 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,546 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,673 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,673 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,601 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $119,500 $7,350 $112,150
2012 -- $13,056 $1,249 $11,807
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Porter

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kim Porter

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

    (267) 249-4991

    1 in this area

    196 Total Sales

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  • PARIS LUONG

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    PARIS LUONG

    Tesla Realty Group, LLC

    (267) 684-8880

    2 in this area

    197 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2309244

Bright MLS

APN: 611293300

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Melrose Park Gardens

261 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 261 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 04 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $175,862, approximately $131 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 261 W Godfrey Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including James R. Lowell Elementary School, Grover Washington Middle School, and Samuel Fels High School.

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