NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 E Cheltenham Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Lawncrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $189,000 - $260,848

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,388 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2020

Last sale price $179,500 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,503/month

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of July 2020

!!!Back on the market due to buyer financing!!! Such a lovely place to call home! Welcome to this perfectly updated and spacious property in Lawncrest. Enter into the large enclosed sitting area before stepping into the open living room which boasts hardwood floors through the dining room. The beautiful kitchen comes complete with a cooktop range, wall microwave and oven, and granite countertops. This kitchen is truly large enough for all of your dishes and gadgets. Upstairs on the second floor is a large guest bedroom, and updated bathroom - complete with a shower and separate, jetted tub. The large master bedroom is perfectly sized with plenty of closet space and lighting. Head down to the fully finished basement where you'll find laundry, bedroom number three and a full bathroom. There is also plenty of storage space in the basement and private parking in the rear of the property. Within walking distance to the plaza, Septa bus stops, and across the street from Benjamin Franklin elementary school. Available for in-person tours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Upshur

Compass RE License #0039041 Listed on: 03/23/2020

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

EMILY GREENBERG

KW Empower License #RS334339

KW Empower

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,306

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,388 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 77.09

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,388 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 60+ Gallon Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lawncrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 65
  • Assessor Parcel Number 352006300

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,306

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave Oven, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Ceiling Fans
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-03-23
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: !!!Back on the market due to buyer financing!!! Such a lovely place to call home! Welcome to this perfectly updated and spacious property in Lawncrest. Enter into the large enclosed sitting area before stepping into the open living room which boasts hardwood floors through the dining room. The beautiful kitchen comes complete with a cooktop range, wall microwave and oven, and granite countertops. This kitchen is truly large enough for all of your dishes and gadgets. Upstairs on the second floor is a large guest bedroom, and updated bathroom - complete with a shower and separate, jetted tub. The large master bedroom is perfectly sized with plenty of closet space and lighting. Head down to the fully finished basement where you'll find laundry, bedroom number three and a full bathroom. There is also plenty of storage space in the basement and private parking in the rear of the property. Within walking distance to the plaza, Septa bus stops, and across the street from Benjamin Franklin elementary school. Available for in-person tours!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Brick
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 1388
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1388
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 136.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1388
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 537

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 78932.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14368.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 77.09
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1388.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1105336
  • School Tax: 717.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1306.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 352006300
  • Tax Lot: 65
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1188
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/17/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Gillis Ronnie K
Bought by
Chen Ruokai
Seller's Agent
Terry Upshur
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
EMILY GREENBERG
KW Empower
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$179,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-5.48%
Current Estimated Value
$237,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,462
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$143,600
Outstanding Balance
$129,241
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,690

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2008
Sold by
Barrett Eileen
Bought by
Gillis Ronnie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,113
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Chen Ruokai $179,500 First Platinum Abstract Llc
Gillis Ronnie K $113,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Ruokai $143,600
Previous Owner Gillis Ronnie K $35,007
Previous Owner Gillis Ronnie K $113,794
Previous Owner Gillis Ronnie K $112,113
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $179,500 -5.5% $129 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2020 03/23/20 For Sale $189,900 -- $137 / 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 $2,825 $216,500 $43,300 $173,200
2024 $2,825 $216,500 $43,300 $173,200
2023 $2,825 $201,800 $40,360 $161,440
2022 $1,306 $201,800 $40,360 $161,440
2021 $1,306 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,306 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,253 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,275 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,275 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,275 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,221 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $91,100 $17,484 $73,616
2012 -- $13,152 $2,130 $11,022
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Upshur

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terry Upshur

    Compass RE

    (215) 530-6929

    1 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Terry Upshur
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  • EMILY GREENBERG

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    EMILY GREENBERG

    KW Empower

    (609) 410-7450

    55 Total Sales

    EMILY GREENBERG
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH884926

Bright MLS

APN: 352006300

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Lawncrest

537 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 537 E Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 23 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $237,962, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 537 E Cheltenham Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Samuel Fels High School, and Mast Community Charter Ii.

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