NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $821,000 - $1,068,988

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,632 Sq Ft
$1,016/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 06, 2022

Last sale price $812,500 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,215/month

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Welcome Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

Rarely available, gorgeous bi-level 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condo with over 2600 square feet, and Deeded Garage Parking at The Essex, Old City's premier boutique condominium!
This corner residence features a spacious and light-filled main floor with a stunning great room and 21' ceiling height. The Brazilian cherry wood floors run throughout, contrasting the towering arched windows and filling the space with natural light from the southern and eastern exposures. Enter into the spacious foyer, which leads you to the first-floor primary bedroom with an oversized ensuite bathroom and custom closets. The kitchen boasts Viking stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and a 4-person breakfast bar. The second floor of this bi-level unit features the 2nd full bathroom and two large bedrooms with high ceilings, ample closet storage, and plenty of natural light from the large transom windows. The scale and architectural details make this condo ideal for flexible urban living and entertaining. A spacious storage unit is included, and a 1-car deeded garage parking space with direct elevator access. Located steps from excellent restaurants, shops, Spruce Harbor Park, Independence Hall, Philadelphia's most historic sites, and all that Old City offers. Easy access to I-95, the Vine Street Expressway, and Ben Franklin Bridge. Schedule a private tour today!
All square footage numbers are approximate and should be verified by the buyer. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify real estate taxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Snyder

KW Empower License #RS223144L Listed on: 01/27/2022

KW Empower

Co-Listed By

Richard DiNublia

KW Empower

Last Buyer's Agent

Perri Ann Evanson

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #AB067620

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1918 | Remodeled in 2009

HOA Fees

  • $1,016 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,632 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 484
  • Assessor Parcel Number 888039175

Community Details

Overview

  • $2,032 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, management, snow removal, trash, water, parking fee
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • The Essex Building Condos
  • Essex Condominiums Community
  • Old City Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,823

Year Built

Built in 1918 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,016 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level, Unit/Flat
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-01-27
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Year Renovated: 2009
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors, Elevator, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2632
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2632
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 313.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2632
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 300

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • 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 - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 1016.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Name: The Essex Building
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Extra Storage, Security
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Management, Snow Removal, Trash, Water, Parking Fee
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 2032.00

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 570
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: CMX3

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5938.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10823.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 888039175
  • Tax Lot: 484
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2632
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/06/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2011
Sold by
The Grsw Stewart Real Estate Trust
Bought by
Glackin Kathleen and Rykaczewski Carole
Total Days on Market
83
Current Estimated Value
$932,497

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$361,603
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$570,894

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2011
Sold by
Lee Mitchell D and Lee Julie A
Bought by
Grsw Stewart Real Estate Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$361,603
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$570,894

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2010
Sold by
300-314 N 3Rd Street Associates Lp
Bought by
Lee Mitchell D and Lee Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$690,300
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Glackin Kathleen $687,500 None Available
Grsw Stewart Real Estate Trust $687,500 None Available
Lee Mitchell D $767,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Glackin Kathleen $540,000
Previous Owner Lee Mitchell D $690,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Sold $812,500 -1.5% $309 / Sq Ft
04/13/2022 04/13/22 Price Changed $825,000 -4.1% $313 / Sq Ft
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Price Changed $860,000 -4.3% $327 / Sq Ft
01/27/2022 01/27/22 For Sale $898,500 0.0% $341 / Sq Ft
01/26/2022 01/26/22 Price Changed $898,500 -- $341 / 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 $11,581 $847,900 $118,600 $729,300
2024 $11,581 $847,900 $118,600 $729,300
2023 $11,581 $827,300 $115,800 $711,500
2022 $10,823 $827,300 $115,800 $711,500
2021 $10,823 $0 $0 $0
2020 $10,823 $0 $0 $0
2019 $10,308 $0 $0 $0
2018 $10,107 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,123 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,312 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,256 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $540,900 $54,090 $486,810
2012 -- $132,640 $26,528 $106,112
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2073738

Bright MLS

APN: 888039175