NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Cypress St Philadelphia, PA 19106

Society Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $593,000 - $762,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,114 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2013

Last sale price $445,000 $399 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,340/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Carriage House
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Starr Garden Playground

About This Home

As of March 2013

One-of-a-kind 3-story historic 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths carriage house on a beautiful and quiet tree-lined cobblestone street. Bright and airy loft design blends modern living with colonial charm. Lots of character with beautiful random-width pine floors, exposed wood beams, marble sinks, antique hardware, and Franklin stove. Private brick patio is perfect for grilling. Conveniently located to shops and restaurants. McCall catchment. Perfect alternative to condo living in a premier Philadelphia neighborhood complete with attached garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Szumski

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/06/2013

Co-Listed By

Linda O'Connell

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square License #143402

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank DeFazio

BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,784

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 651 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 22x30

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,114 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Society Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 242
  • Assessor Parcel Number 051154720

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,784

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Carriage House
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Remarks Public: One-of-a-kind 3-story historic 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths carriage house on a beautiful and quiet tree-lined cobblestone street. Bright and airy loft design blends modern living with colonial charm. Lots of character with beautiful random-width pine floors, exposed wood beams, marble sinks, antique hardware, and Franklin stove. Private brick patio is perfect for grilling. Conveniently located to shops and restaurants. McCall catchment. Perfect alternative to condo living in a premier Philadelphia neighborhood complete with attached garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1114
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1114
  • Net Sq Ft: 1114.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 403.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1114
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 523

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 34589.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14371.00
  • Land Use Code: P30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 22X30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 651.00
  • Zoning: R10

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 905460
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4784.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 051154720
  • Tax Lot: 242
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 03/29/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2013
Closed on
Mar 29, 2013
Sold by
Gillen Doorbrajh Paul W and Gillen Doobrajh Michelle D
Bought by
Akula Samson R and Akula Cari N
Seller's Agent
Margaret Szumski
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frank DeFazio
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.89%
Current Estimated Value
$684,833

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,833
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.61%
Original Mortgage
$416,772
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Schied Paul and Gillen Doobrain Paul W
Bought by
Gillen Doobrajh Paul W and Gillen Doobrajh Michelle D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2007
Sold by
Kincaid Brian V
Bought by
Schied Paul and Doobrajh Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2004
Sold by
Armistead Thomas A
Bought by
Kincaid Brian V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1999
Sold by
Burris John H
Bought by
Armistead Thomas A
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
Akula Samson R $445,000 None Available
Gillen Doobrajh Paul W -- None Available
Schied Paul $410,000 None Available
Kincaid Brian V $370,000 --
Armistead Thomas A $255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Akula Samson R $62,000
Open Akula Cari N $413,000
Closed Akula Samson R $416,772
Previous Owner Gillen Doobrajh Paul W $384,000
Previous Owner Schied Paul $318,200
Previous Owner Schied Paul $328,000
Previous Owner Kincaid Brian V $296,000
Closed Kincaid Brian V $37,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Sold $445,000 -0.9% $399 / Sq Ft
03/03/2013 03/03/13 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2013 02/06/13 For Sale $449,000 -- $403 / 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 $7,374 $602,500 $120,500 $482,000
2024 $7,374 $602,500 $120,500 $482,000
2023 $7,374 $526,800 $105,360 $421,440
2022 $5,050 $481,800 $105,360 $376,440
2021 $5,680 $0 $0 $0
2020 $5,680 $0 $0 $0
2019 $5,497 $0 $0 $0
2018 $6,088 $0 $0 $0
2017 $6,088 $0 $0 $0
2016 $5,668 $0 $0 $0
2015 $5,426 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $434,900 $43,145 $391,755
2012 -- $48,960 $14,371 $34,589
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Margaret Szumski

    Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Linda O'Connell

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

    (609) 685-0842

    2 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Linda O'Connell
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  • Frank DeFazio

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Frank DeFazio

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 636-4364

    6 in this area

    262 Total Sales

    Frank DeFazio
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003324382

Bright MLS

APN: 051154720

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19106 Society Hill

523 Cypress St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 523 Cypress St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 since 06 February 2013 and is currently estimated at $684,833, approximately $614 per square foot. This property was built in 1913. 523 Cypress St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including General George A McCall Public School, Benjamin Franklin High School, and St. Peter's School.

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