NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $669,000 - $926,651

6 Beds
3 Baths
3,360 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $438,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,862/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary

About This Home

As of May 2015

This very handsome 3 story, 6 BR late Victorian twin c.1909 is in the Garden Court area of University City, in the H.C. Lea School catchment area. The house was slightly modified 25 years ago for its current use as a public relations office; now the firm is moving to new HQ on March 7th, so it's available again as a single family home, with an upstairs auxiliary kitchen*. Enter across the front porch and through the original vestibule, into a large front room with glamorous leaded art glass, a beautifully detailed decorative brick fireplace, window seat, and the staircase to upper floors. There is also a smaller front living room, originally used as a more enclosed spot to greet Victorian guests. Pocket doors lead to the sunny formal dining room, with a bay of tall windows and Victorian wooden shutters. Next is the former kitchen area, currently divided between office use & kitchen space for the employees. (No range/oven here - a new owner will want to upgrade!) At the rear are a "mud room," small deck and fenced yard. The basement is mostly finished space, currently used for storage & offices. Upstairs, the 2nd floor front room is a family room/great room with elaborate woodwork and a decorative fireplace. The sun-filled 2nd floor rear room with its deep built-in armoire would usually be used as the main bedroom. There are 5 more rooms, including the upstairs kitchen, plus 2 baths on the 2nd & 3rd floors. An added bonus is the finished 4th floor, with a front room, bath, laundry room and a very large "billiard room," studio or play space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melani Lamond

Compass RE License #AB048377L Listed on: 02/05/2015

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Zhance Chen

Legacy Landmark Realty LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 21x120
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,360 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Henry C. Lea Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • University City Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 461021600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,015

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer
  • Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, 3rd Fl Range/Oven, 3 A/C Window Units, All As-Is.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Remarks Public: This very handsome 3 story, 6 BR late Victorian twin c.1909 is in the Garden Court area of University City, in the H.C. Lea School catchment area. The house was slightly modified 25 years ago for its current use as a public relations office; now the firm is moving to new HQ on March 7th, so it's available again as a single family home, with an upstairs auxiliary kitchen*. Enter across the front porch and through the original vestibule, into a large front room with glamorous leaded art glass, a beautifully detailed decorative brick fireplace, window seat, and the staircase to upper floors. There is also a smaller front living room, originally used as a more enclosed spot to greet Victorian guests. Pocket doors lead to the sunny formal dining room, with a bay of tall windows and Victorian wooden shutters. Next is the former kitchen area, currently divided between office use & kitchen space for the employees. (No range/oven here - a new owner will want to upgrade!) At the rear are a "mud room," small deck and fenced yard. The basement is mostly finished space, currently used for storage & offices. Upstairs, the 2nd floor front room is a family room/great room with elaborate woodwork and a decorative fireplace. The sun-filled 2nd floor rear room with its deep built-in armoire would usually be used as the main bedroom. There are 5 more rooms, including the upstairs kitchen, plus 2 baths on the 2nd & 3rd floors. An added bonus is the finished 4th floor, with a front room, bath, laundry room and a very large "billiard room," studio or play space.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Stain/Lead Glass, 2nd Kitchen
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3360
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3360
  • Net Sq Ft: 3360.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 142.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3360
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4606

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat, Slate
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Elementary School: HENRY C. LEA SCHOOL
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: HENRY C. LEA SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 370527.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 78373.00
  • Land Use Code: N70
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 21X120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA3

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: No need to own a car! Take a bus on Spruce, Chestnut or Walnut to from center city or the nearby universities, or take the Market-Frankford subway elevated at 46th & Market. (For Penn employees, the Penn bus drops you off at the corner of 46th & Spruc

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1214575
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6015.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 461021600
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 05/29/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2015
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Thomson Carol and Steege Paul T
Bought by
Zhao Lifang and Zhao Xiu Hui
Seller's Agent
Melani Lamond
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Zhance Chen
Legacy Landmark Realty LLC
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$438,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-8.56%
Current Estimated Value
$797,826

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$359,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2005
Sold by
Thomson Carol and Steege Paul T
Bought by
Thomson Carol and Steege Paul T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Zhao Lifang $438,000 None Available
Thomson Carol -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $438,000 -8.6% $130 / Sq Ft
03/07/2015 03/07/15 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2015 02/05/15 For Sale $479,000 -- $143 / 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 $6,175 $694,800 $138,960 $555,840
2024 $6,175 $694,800 $138,960 $555,840
2023 $6,175 $441,100 $88,220 $352,880
2022 $7,313 $441,100 $88,220 $352,880
2021 $7,313 $0 $0 $0
2020 $7,313 $0 $0 $0
2019 $6,114 $0 $0 $0
2018 $6,082 $0 $0 $0
2017 $6,082 $0 $0 $0
2016 $6,082 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $448,900 $78,373 $370,527
2012 -- $41,440 $8,071 $33,369
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002531088

Bright MLS

APN: 461021600