NOT LISTED FOR SALE

308 Forest Hills Ave Philadelphia, PA 19116

Somerton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $373,000 - $406,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2022

Last sale price $340,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,454/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • 0.16 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2022

Wonderful family home in the desirable Somerton section of Far Northeast Philadelphia. This house is only blocks from the City limits. Quiet well maintained neighborhood and a wonderful place to raise a family. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large fenced yard with pool and deck. Full unfinished basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Carr

HomeZu Listed on: 05/03/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberlee Tonetti

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #RS337154

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 6,875 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55.00 x 125.00
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned RSD3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck

Schools

  • Comly Elementary School
  • Baldi Middle School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4064
  • Assessor Parcel Number 583026200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,524

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Wonderful family home in the desirable Somerton section of Far Northeast Philadelphia. This house is only blocks from the City limits. Quiet well maintained neighborhood and a wonderful place to raise a family. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large fenced yard with pool and deck. Full unfinished basement.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Range, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Fully Carpeted, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm, Six Panel
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Sump Pump, Heated, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 281.73
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 308

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • 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: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Phone
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Elementary School: COMLY
  • Middle School: BALDI
  • High School: WASHINGTON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COMLY
  • High School: WASHINGTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 176291.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 75509.00
  • Land Use Code: B31
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 55.00 x 125.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6875.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RSD3

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1314662
  • School Tax: 1934.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3524.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 583026200
  • Tax Lot: 4064
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/30/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2022
Closed on
Jun 27, 2022
Sold by
Spangler Jacqueline A
Bought by
Moussa Marwa El-Haj and Moussa Jamil Al-
Seller's Agent
Christopher Carr
HomeZu
Buyer's Agent
Kimberlee Tonetti
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
9.71%
Current Estimated Value
$388,361

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$260,660
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,157

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1983
Bought by
Spangler Jacqueline
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
Moussa Marwa El-Haj $340,000 Advantage Abstract
Spangler Jacqueline -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moussa Marwa El-Haj $272,000
Previous Owner Spangler Jacqueline A $119,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $340,000 +9.7% $309 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2022 05/03/22 For Sale $309,900 -- $282 / 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 $4,050 $381,500 $76,300 $305,200
2024 $4,050 $381,500 $76,300 $305,200
2023 $4,050 $289,300 $57,800 $231,500
2022 $2,895 $244,300 $57,800 $186,500
2021 $3,525 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,525 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,375 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,912 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,912 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,492 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,385 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $208,000 $118,388 $89,612
2012 -- $34,016 $8,793 $25,223
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Carr

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Christopher Carr

    HomeZu

    (855) 885-4663

    3 in this area

    2,352 Total Sales

    Christopher Carr
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  • Kimberlee Tonetti

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kimberlee Tonetti

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 721-6006

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Kimberlee Tonetti
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2112024

Bright MLS

APN: 583026200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19116 Somerton

308 Forest Hills Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 308 Forest Hills Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 since 03 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $388,361, approximately $353 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 308 Forest Hills Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Watson Comly School, CCA Baldi Middle School, and George Washington High School.

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