NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $387,000 - $533,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$1,057/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 16, 2019

Last sale price $392,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,710/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Garden View
  • 5-minute walk to Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary

About This Home

As of December 2019

The prewar Garden Court Condominiums are the most elegant place to live in University City/West Philly! Built in 1923 for ultra-luxury living, the complex is loaded with handsome original details. The common amenities include two serene landscaped courtyards with koi ponds, a glamorous indoor swimming pool that looks like a movie set, a library, community room with pool table, fitness room and indoor bicycle storage. Condo F310 is an 1816 s.f., house-sized, 3BR unit on the third floor, overlooking the beautiful courtyard. There's an enormous living room, a large dining room (or, with the French doors closed, use it as another bedroom), an eat-in kitchen with balcony/fire escape access, a study/BR with built-in shelving, and a laundry room. Next, the separate bedroom wing has two very large bedrooms plus a hall bath and a private bath with original Vitrolite glass and ceramic tile. In addition to standard closets, there are 3 giant walk-in closets. Flooring throughout the unit is gleaming original oak, and there's glossy white woodwork and period moldings. The living room has original built-in bookshelves on either side of the decorative tiled fireplace. An added amenity in the F building: you can access the pool directly from the first level, through the door to the left of unit 103.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Block

(215) 833-7088 jeff@jeffcityblock.com Compass RE License #AB065556 Listed on: 11/22/2019

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Melani Lamond

mlamond@aol.com Compass RE License #AB048377L

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Block

(215) 833-7088 jeff@jeffcityblock.com Compass RE License #AB065556 Listed on: 11/22/2019

Compass RE

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Historic Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,057 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 229
  • Assessor Parcel Number 888461158

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,787 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, heat, insurance, lawn maintenance, management, pool(s), security gate, trash, water
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Built by Clarence Siegel
  • Garden Court Condominiums Community
  • University City Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Meeting Room
  • Community Library
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Fenced around community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,407

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,057 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Mid-Rise 5 - 8 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, 3 window a/c units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Remarks Public: The prewar Garden Court Condominiums are the most elegant place to live in University City/West Philly! Built in 1923 for ultra-luxury living, the complex is loaded with handsome original details. The common amenities include two serene landscaped courtyards with koi ponds, a glamorous indoor swimming pool that looks like a movie set, a library, community room with pool table, fitness room and indoor bicycle storage. Condo F310 is an 1816 s.f., house-sized, 3BR unit on the third floor, overlooking the beautiful courtyard. There's an enormous living room, a large dining room (or, with the French doors closed, use it as another bedroom), an eat-in kitchen with balcony/fire escape access, a study/BR with built-in shelving, and a laundry room. Next, the separate bedroom wing has two very large bedrooms plus a hall bath and a private bath with original Vitrolite glass and ceramic tile. In addition to standard closets, there are 3 giant walk-in closets. Flooring throughout the unit is gleaming original oak, and there's glossy white woodwork and period moldings. The living room has original built-in bookshelves on either side of the decorative tiled fireplace. An added amenity in the F building: you can access the pool directly from the first level, through the door to the left of unit 103.
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 3
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Stain/Lead Glass, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room Count: 7
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1816
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1816
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 214.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1816
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4625

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Spa: No
  • View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Oil
  • Heating Type: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 1057.47
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fencing, Library, Meeting Room, Swimming Pool
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Security Gate, Trash, Water
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1787.28

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: 206890.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36510.00
  • Land Use Code: 590
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA2

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Clarence Siegel

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1433575
  • School Tax: 1870.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3407.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 888461158
  • Tax Lot: 229
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1816
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/16/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2019
Closed on
Dec 16, 2019
Sold by
Jackson Christopher E and Jackson Lorelei S
Bought by
Steege Paul T and Logan Kate T
Seller's Agent
Jeff Block
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Block
Compass RE
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$392,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.77%
Current Estimated Value
$436,091

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,091
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 2016
Sold by
Kaufman Jay Frederick and Kaufman Minh Thi
Bought by
Jackson Christopher E and Jackson Lorelei S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2010
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Kauffman Jay Frederick and Kauffman Minh Thi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2010
Sold by
Takakjy Richard E
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2008
Sold by
Foley Christine M and Foley Michael K
Bought by
Takakjy Richard E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,640
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2004
Sold by
Bolton Lisa E
Bought by
Foley Christine M and Foley Michael K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2003
Sold by
Rodriguez Ferguson Eunice and Ferguson Christopher
Bought by
Bolton Lisa E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2002
Sold by
Listerud John and Newman Pia
Bought by
Ferguson Christopher and Rodriguez Ferguson Eunice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
6.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1994
Sold by
Garden Court I Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Listerud John and Newman Pia
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
Steege Paul T $392,000 Searchtec Abstract Inc
Jackson Christopher E $300,000 The Abstratc Co
Kauffman Jay Frederick $216,000 Land Title Svcs Of Nj Inc
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp $9,000 None Available
Takakjy Richard E $233,300 None Available
Foley Christine M $209,000 --
Bolton Lisa E $148,000 --
Ferguson Christopher $107,000 --
Listerud John $79,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kauffman Jay Frederick $162,000
Previous Owner Takakjy Richard E $186,640
Previous Owner Foley Christine M $25,000
Previous Owner Foley Christine M $163,100
Previous Owner Bolton Lisa E $53,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Christopher $97,000
Closed Bolton Lisa E $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Sold $392,000 +0.8% $216 / Sq Ft
11/24/2019 11/24/19 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2019 11/22/19 For Sale $389,000 +29.7% $214 / Sq Ft
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Sold $300,000 -6.0% $165 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2017 02/16/17 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2017 02/09/17 For Sale $319,000 -- $176 / 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 $4,089 $350,500 $52,500 $298,000
2024 $4,089 $350,500 $52,500 $298,000
2023 $4,089 $292,100 $43,800 $248,300
2022 $2,777 $247,100 $43,800 $203,300
2021 $3,407 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,407 $243,400 $36,510 $206,890
2019 $3,407 $0 $0 $0
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,839 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,184 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,090 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $156,000 $15,600 $140,400
2012 -- $14,592 $2,919 $11,673
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH852908

Bright MLS

APN: 888461158