NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2656 E Birch St Philadelphia, PA 19134

Port Richmond Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $305,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2019

Last sale price $210,000 $117 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,262/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Den
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Powers Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

Unique 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom double wide home located in the heart of Port Richmond. As you enter through French door entry way you cannot help but notice how spacious this home is. The first floor offers a living room, family room, dining room, and over-sized, eat-in kitchen. Upper level can be access via on of two stairways (standard and spiral). Upper level offers a large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and master bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms, main shared bathroom, office, and utility room with access to HVAC and mechanicals. Located within walking distance to restaurants (e.g., the legendary Tacconelli's...mmm mmm), shopping, public transportation. Minutes to I-95 and Center City. Property is in need of some maintenance and repair throughout but is priced accordingly. Schedule your appointment to see this one today, before it's gone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Welch

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 03/25/2019

Co-Listed By

Lee Abrams

Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc. License #2187739

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael McCann

KW Empower License #AB049770L

KW Empower

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,991

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20.00 x 45.00
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Converted Dwelling
  • Masonry
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Port Richmond Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 216
  • Assessor Parcel Number 251056200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,991

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Converted Dwelling
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Remarks Public: Unique 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom double wide home located in the heart of Port Richmond. As you enter through French door entry way you cannot help but notice how spacious this home is. The first floor offers a living room, family room, dining room, and over-sized, eat-in kitchen. Upper level can be access via on of two stairways (standard and spiral). Upper level offers a large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and master bathroom. There are two additional bedrooms, main shared bathroom, office, and utility room with access to HVAC and mechanicals. Located within walking distance to restaurants (e.g., the legendary Tacconelli's...mmm mmm), shopping, public transportation. Minutes to I-95 and Center City. Property is in need of some maintenance and repair throughout but is priced accordingly. Schedule your appointment to see this one today, before it's gone.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Office, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2656-2658

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stucco
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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: 151519.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 62181.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 45.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 900.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1030853
  • School Tax: 1641.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2991.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 251056200
  • Tax Lot: 216
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Mtglq Investors Lp
Bought by
Vanstone Erica
Seller's Agent
Edward Welch
Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Michael McCann
KW Empower
List Price
$219,500
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-4.33%
Current Estimated Value
$345,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2019
Sold by
Fasone Thomas J
Bought by
Mtglq Investors Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Digiacomo Gerard and Digiacomo Valerie
Bought by
Fasone Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
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
Vanstone Erica $210,000 None Available
Mtglq Investors Lp $210,000 None Available
Fasone Thomas J $110,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanstone Erica $260,000
Previous Owner Vanstone Erica $252,000
Previous Owner Fasone Thomas J $184,000
Previous Owner Fasone Thomas J $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $210,000 -4.3% $117 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2019 03/25/19 For Sale $219,500 -- $122 / 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 $4,527 $323,900 $64,780 $259,120
2024 $4,527 $323,900 $64,780 $259,120
2023 $4,527 $323,400 $64,680 $258,720
2022 $1,732 $278,400 $64,680 $213,720
2021 $2,991 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,991 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,776 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,237 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,657 $0 $0 $0
2016 $713 $0 $0 $0
2015 $277 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $165,800 $12,780 $153,020
2012 -- $2,208 $315 $1,893
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Edward Welch

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Edward Welch

    Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.

    (610) 331-7655

    1 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Edward Welch
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  • Lee Abrams

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Lee Abrams

    Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.

    (215) 813-7242

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Lee Abrams
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  • Michael McCann

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Michael McCann

    KW Empower

    (215) 778-0901

    26 in this area

    1,767 Total Sales

    Michael McCann
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH775198

Bright MLS

APN: 251056200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19134 Port Richmond

2656 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 2656 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 since 25 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $345,899, approximately $192 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 2656 E Birch St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Richmond School, Kensington High School, and Kensington Health Sciences Academy.

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