NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Wadsworth Ave Philadelphia, PA 19119

East Mount Airy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $529,013 - $579,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2019

Last sale price $370,500 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,564/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2019

This beautiful Mt. Airy corner property is an extraordinary opportunity to own a home built at the peak of hand craftsmanship in American home building. This circa 1925 property features a stately exterior faced with locally quarried Wissahickon schist. The facade is topped with slate roofing and the openings are highlighted with traditional wooden windows and doors that operate with modern functionality. A wrought iron railing parallels the slate pavers along the recessed entrance creating a front porch. Enter through the front door beneath a fanlight transom into a sunlit foyer that opens up to a beautiful staircase flanked by expansive living and dining rooms featuring oak parquet floors framed by walnut and maple inlaid borders. The sunken living room has a 10' h coffered ceiling and features beautiful bay windows and a working stone fireplace. The dining room, lit by a period crystal chandelier, can accommodate dinner for 10 while having direct access to the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, and a pair of deep closets. The sunlit kitchen is fully functional but ready for some updating centered around the Viking stove with commercial-scale exhaust, and a stainless steel side by side refrigerator. The kitchen has direct access to the side yard which would be perfect for an herb garden. Up the graceful original staircase to the 2nd floor you will find, to one side, a large owners bedroom with a pair of closets, and original Art Deco period finishes in the ensuite bathroom. The additional bedrooms have beautiful pine floors, original architecturally considered windows, and generous closets. Off the hall is a 2nd bathroom with original tiled walls and a soaking tub. The full basement offers great storage or a chance to update into a beautiful, finished basement. A powder room is already in place, as is an energy efficient heating system alongside laundry and storage areas. From the basement, you will find access to the 1.5 car garage, with a 2nd parking space behind it. Out the front door, you will find the location gives easy access to some of the best areas of Fairmount Park, is equal distance to Awbury and Morris Arboretums, and close to many neighborhood amenities such as restaurants, cafes, yoga studios, and shopping, including the Weavers Way food co-op.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Garden

Compass RE License #RS293814 Listed on: 05/29/2019

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Anthony Tyler

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Shauntee Blow

Realty ONE Group Focus

Realty ONE Group Focus

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,829

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,237 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 32.37 x 100.00
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Radiator

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mt Airy Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 145
  • Assessor Parcel Number 091025500

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,829

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: This beautiful Mt. Airy corner property is an extraordinary opportunity to own a home built at the peak of hand craftsmanship in American home building. This circa 1925 property features a stately exterior faced with locally quarried Wissahickon schist. The facade is topped with slate roofing and the openings are highlighted with traditional wooden windows and doors that operate with modern functionality. A wrought iron railing parallels the slate pavers along the recessed entrance creating a front porch. Enter through the front door beneath a fanlight transom into a sunlit foyer that opens up to a beautiful staircase flanked by expansive living and dining rooms featuring oak parquet floors framed by walnut and maple inlaid borders. The sunken living room has a 10' h coffered ceiling and features beautiful bay windows and a working stone fireplace. The dining room, lit by a period crystal chandelier, can accommodate dinner for 10 while having direct access to the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, and a pair of deep closets. The sunlit kitchen is fully functional but ready for some updating centered around the Viking stove with commercial-scale exhaust, and a stainless steel side by side refrigerator. The kitchen has direct access to the side yard which would be perfect for an herb garden. Up the graceful original staircase to the 2nd floor you will find, to one side, a large owners bedroom with a pair of closets, and original Art Deco period finishes in the ensuite bathroom. The additional bedrooms have beautiful pine floors, original architecturally considered windows, and generous closets. Off the hall is a 2nd bathroom with original tiled walls and a soaking tub. The full basement offers great storage or a chance to update into a beautiful, finished basement. A powder room is already in place, as is an energy efficient heating system alongside laundry and storage areas. From the basement, you will find access to the 1.5 car garage, with a 2nd parking space behind it. Out the front door, you will find the location gives easy access to some of the best areas of Fairmount Park, is equal distance to Awbury and Morris Arboretums, and close to many neighborhood amenities such as restaurants, cafes, yoga studios, and shopping, including the Weavers Way food co-op.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Wood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Wainscotting
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2040
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 180.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2040
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 438

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Built In, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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: 293300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 51700.00
  • Land Use Code: K30
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 32.37 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3237.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 927062
  • School Tax: 2650.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4829.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 091025500
  • Tax Lot: 145
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2040
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/08/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 8, 2019
Sold by
Broeze Matthew L and Broeze Bridget F
Bought by
Hart Lauren
Seller's Agent
Michael Garden
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Shauntee Blow
Realty ONE Group Focus
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$370,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.41%
Current Estimated Value
$563,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$351,975
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2015
Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Perkins Rowland Shelley and Perkins Brian T
Bought by
Broeze Bridget F and Broeze Matthew L
Seller's Agent
Mark Malfara
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Tyler
Compass RE
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1967
Bought by
And Theodore C and And Edith W
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
Hart Lauren $370,500 Lancaster Abstract & Escrow
Broeze Bridget F $325,000 None Available
And Theodore C $19,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hart Lauren $75,000
Previous Owner Hart Lauren $351,975
Previous Owner Broeze Bridget F $308,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Sold $370,500 +0.4% $182 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $369,000 +13.5% $181 / Sq Ft
12/14/2015 12/14/15 Sold $325,000 -1.5% $159 / Sq Ft
11/12/2015 11/12/15 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2015 10/26/15 For Sale $330,000 -- $162 / 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 $5,946 $474,300 $94,860 $379,440
2024 $5,946 $474,300 $94,860 $379,440
2023 $5,946 $424,800 $84,960 $339,840
2022 $3,996 $379,800 $84,960 $294,840
2021 $4,626 $0 $0 $0
2020 $4,626 $0 $0 $0
2019 $4,829 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,596 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,596 $0 $0 $0
2016 $25,102 $0 $0 $0
2015 $25,102 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $256,900 $16,200 $240,700
2012 -- $36,128 $5,205 $30,923
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Garden

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Garden

    Compass RE

    (215) 500-2981

    106 Total Sales

    Michael Garden
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Anthony Tyler

    Compass RE

    (267) 970-8276

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Anthony Tyler
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  • Shauntee Blow

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Shauntee Blow

    Realty ONE Group Focus

    (267) 586-0677

    34 Total Sales

    Shauntee Blow
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  • Mark Malfara

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mark Malfara

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 327-8416

    14 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Mark Malfara
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  • Michael Sivel

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Michael Sivel

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 247-3750

    2 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    Michael Sivel
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH801364

Bright MLS

APN: 091025500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19119 East Mount Airy

438 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 438 Wadsworth Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 since 29 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $563,003, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 438 Wadsworth Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Henry H. Houston School, Roxborough High School, and Renaissance Charter School.

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