NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2981 Mercer St Philadelphia, PA 19134

Port Richmond Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $177,631 - $234,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
766 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2016

Last sale price $77,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 161% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,246/month

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Mobility Improvements
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-minute walk to Powers Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Great opportunity for an investor or savvy buyer looking for a fixer in an up and coming neighborhood. 2 bed 1 bath row home situated in Port Richmond. Property is in need of full rehab. ***Offered "as is" with seller making no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. No seller disclosure provided.***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT CLEGG

(215) 796-5557 cleggcb@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS309151 Listed on: 06/28/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT CLEGG

(215) 796-5557 cleggcb@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS309151 Listed on: 06/28/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,438

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 997 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x70

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 766 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Mobility Improvements

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Abbey Lane Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 151
  • Assessor Parcel Number 251266500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,438

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: Great opportunity for an investor or savvy buyer looking for a fixer in an up and coming neighborhood. 2 bed 1 bath row home situated in Port Richmond. Property is in need of full rehab. ***Offered "as is" with seller making no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. No seller disclosure provided.***
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 766
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 766
  • Net Sq Ft: 766.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 97.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 766
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2981

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: 88343.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14357.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 14X70
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 997.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1032581
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1438.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 251266500
  • Tax Lot: 151
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 07/28/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2015
Sold by
Williams Jewell
Bought by
Newlands Asset Holding Trust
Current Estimated Value
$200,908

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Stone Jessica
Bought by
Dunbar Megan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,073
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Shetzline 3Rd Vincent P and Shetzline Georgianne B
Bought by
Stone Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,591
Interest Rate
6.85%
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
Newlands Asset Holding Trust $65,000 None Available
Dunbar Megan A $60,000 --
Stone Jessica $39,500 Lawyers Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dunbar Megan A $59,073
Previous Owner Stone Jessica $39,591
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/28/2016 07/28/16 Sold $77,000 +3.4% $101 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2016 06/28/16 For Sale $74,500 -- $97 / 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 $2,315 $178,800 $35,760 $143,040
2024 $2,315 $178,800 $35,760 $143,040
2023 $2,315 $165,400 $33,080 $132,320
2022 $1,776 $165,400 $33,080 $132,320
2021 $1,776 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,776 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,649 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,438 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,438 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,438 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,266 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $94,500 $14,357 $80,143
2012 -- $10,752 $946 $9,806
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • ROBERT CLEGG

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    ROBERT CLEGG

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (215) 796-5557

    5 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    ROBERT CLEGG
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002455736

Bright MLS

APN: 251266500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19134 Port Richmond

2981 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 2981 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 since 28 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $200,908, approximately $262 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2981 Mercer 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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