NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4974 Rubicam St Philadelphia, PA 19144

East Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $113,000 - $175,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,180 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2016

Last sale price $48,025 $41 Per Sq Ft

Est. 207% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $916/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Wister
  • Attic
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Wister Playground

About This Home

As of September 2016

Attention Investors and First Time Home buyers! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath townhome in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Huge Price Improvement. Close to area Universities, parks and regional rails to center city and the suburbs. Well maintained Starter home or investment property. High ceilings, cozy living room and separate dining. Eat in Kitchen, with lower level Laundry hook ups. Master plus 2 Bedrooms on second level, hall entry bathroom and closets. Full basement could be suited for recreation, entertaining, office, storage, with interior access to garage. Walk out to rear of home, and driveway. Attention Investors! This property was previously rented for 750 /month; same tenants from 2008-2014, recent tenants moved July 2016. Tree-lined street, open porch, landscaped front yard and back patio/deck off the kitchen for your privacy and enjoyment. Need some TLC but well worth it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anissa Marie Jones

Keller Williams Main Line License #RS294925 Listed on: 04/19/2016

Keller Williams Main Line

Last Buyer's Agent

Anissa Marie Jones

Keller Williams Main Line License #RS294925 Listed on: 04/19/2016

Keller Williams Main Line

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x100
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124
  • Assessor Parcel Number 121191200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Attention Investors and First Time Home buyers! 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath townhome in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Huge Price Improvement. Close to area Universities, parks and regional rails to center city and the suburbs. Well maintained Starter home or investment property. High ceilings, cozy living room and separate dining. Eat in Kitchen, with lower level Laundry hook ups. Master plus 2 Bedrooms on second level, hall entry bathroom and closets. Full basement could be suited for recreation, entertaining, office, storage, with interior access to garage. Walk out to rear of home, and driveway. Attention Investors! This property was previously rented for 750 /month; same tenants from 2008-2014, recent tenants moved July 2016. Tree-lined street, open porch, landscaped front yard and back patio/deck off the kitchen for your privacy and enjoyment. Need some TLC but well worth it!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1180
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1180
  • Net Sq Ft: 1180.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 38.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1180
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4974

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 82060.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 9440.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony, Breezeway
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 947246
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1281.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 121191200
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/09/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2016
Closed on
Sep 9, 2016
Sold by
Bynum Keith T
Bought by
Gosh2 Llc
Seller's Agent
Anissa Marie Jones
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
Anissa Marie Jones
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$48,025
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,975
-35.97%
Current Estimated Value
$147,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,611
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.56%
Original Mortgage
$54,846
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2008
Sold by
Wright Deborah D and Walley Ceaser
Bought by
Bynum Keith T
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
Gosh2 Llc $45,000 None Available
Bynum Keith T $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gosh 2 Llc $87,500
Closed Gosh2 Llc $54,846
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Sold $48,025 +6.7% $41 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Price Changed $45,000 -40.0% $38 / Sq Ft
04/19/2016 04/19/16 For Sale $75,000 -- $64 / 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 $1,408 $112,100 $22,400 $89,700
2024 $1,408 $112,100 $22,400 $89,700
2023 $1,408 $100,600 $20,120 $80,480
2022 $895 $100,600 $20,120 $80,480
2021 $908 $0 $0 $0
2020 $908 $0 $0 $0
2019 $949 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,281 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,281 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,281 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,065 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $79,500 $9,440 $70,060
2012 -- $8,224 $1,337 $6,887
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anissa Marie Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Anissa Marie Jones

    Keller Williams Main Line

    (267) 251-3083

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Anissa Marie Jones
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002416396

Bright MLS

APN: 121191200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 East Germantown

4974 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 4974 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 19 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $147,636, approximately $125 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 4974 Rubicam St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King High School, John Wister Elementary School, and The DePaul Catholic School.

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