NOT LISTED FOR SALE

503 Forest Hills Ave Philadelphia, PA 19116

Somerton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $629,902 - $674,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
$250/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2018

Last sale price $430,000 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,969/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven

About This Home

As of March 2018

Welcome home! Enter this attractive 4 bedroom, 2.2 bath single in the very desirable part of Northeast Philadelphia! Hardwood floors throughout the first and second floor. Take a moment to unwind in the divine spacious living room; enjoying the lovely Family room with large 9' slider opening to a large 20'x 16' pressure treated deck. Entertain guests and family comfortably in your formal Dining Room with tray ceiling, crown molding, chair rail and double box window. Deluxe Century Kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops and upgraded appliances. Contemporary nine foot ceilings in all first floor living area. The over-sized master bedroom is a work of art with vaulted ceilings, huge walk-in closet and its own posh master bathroom with a grand whirlpool tub, shower and dual vanities. Three other good size bedrooms, full hallway bathroom and convenient second floor laundry room with exterior venting. The large, +/- 400.00 sq ft finished walk-out basement with spacious closets, all custom maids... This Home has the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication and just couple blocks from train station, public transportation and close to dining and shopping!!! Easy to show and ready for a quick settlement!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Lisitsa

(215) 519-0033 mlisitsa@yahoo.com Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc. License #RM418734 Listed on: 09/09/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Teeling

(215) 355-4442 rthomesales@aol.com Homestarr Realty License #RS277908

Homestarr Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,207

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 6,545 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x126
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RSD3

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,575 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • William H. Loesche Elementary School
  • Baldi Middle School
  • George Washington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Somerton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 583030365

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,207

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2575
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2575
  • Net Sq Ft: 2575.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 172.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2575
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: WILLIAM H. LOESCHE SCHOOL
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 265980.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 106020.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X126
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6545.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSD3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4762875
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5207.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 583030365
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2017
Closed on
Mar 27, 2018
Sold by
Steinberg Tanya
Bought by
Salom Anna S and Salom Edward S
Seller's Agent
Michael Lisitsa
Elite Realty Group Unl. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bob Teeling
Homestarr Realty
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-6.5%
Current Estimated Value
$644,976

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,976
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Outstanding Balance
$330,905
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$314,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2008
Sold by
Steinberg Leonard and Steinberg Tanya
Bought by
Steinberg Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2006
Sold by
Forest Glen Partners Lp
Bought by
Steinberg Leonard and Steinberg Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Salom Anna S $430,000 None Available
Steinberg Tanya -- None Available
Steinberg Leonard $455,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Salom Anna S $387,000
Previous Owner Steinberg Tanya $412,500
Previous Owner Steinberg Leonard $364,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Sold $430,000 -2.9% $167 / Sq Ft
02/25/2018 02/25/18 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Price Changed $442,900 -0.3% $172 / Sq Ft
01/30/2018 01/30/18 Price Changed $444,444 -1.2% $173 / Sq Ft
01/20/2018 01/20/18 Price Changed $449,900 -0.7% $175 / Sq Ft
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Price Changed $452,900 -0.2% $176 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Price Changed $453,900 -0.2% $176 / Sq Ft
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Price Changed $454,900 -0.9% $177 / Sq Ft
11/12/2017 11/12/17 Price Changed $458,888 -0.2% $178 / Sq Ft
09/09/2017 09/09/17 For Sale $459,900 -- $179 / 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
2026 $6,912 $607,100 $121,420 $485,680
2025 $6,912 $607,100 $121,420 $485,680
2024 $6,912 $607,100 $121,420 $485,680
2023 $6,912 $493,800 $98,760 $395,040
2022 $5,928 $493,800 $98,760 $395,040
2021 $5,928 $0 $0 $0
2020 $5,928 $0 $0 $0
2019 $4,969 $0 $0 $0
2018 $5,207 $0 $0 $0
2017 $5,207 $0 $0 $0
2016 $686 $0 $0 $0
2015 $657 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $372,000 $49,000 $323,000
2012 -- $121,600 $18,528 $103,072
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Michael Lisitsa

    RE/MAX

    (215) 519-0033

    10 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Michael Lisitsa
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  • Bob Teeling

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Bob Teeling

    Homestarr Realty

    (215) 355-4442

    16 Total Sales

    Bob Teeling
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000318671

Bright MLS

APN: 583030365

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19116 Somerton

503 Forest Hills Ave, Philadelphia, PA

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