NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 E Allegheny Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134

Upper Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $85,000 - $162,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$75/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2014

Last sale price $18,000 $11 Per Sq Ft

Est. 562% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $706/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Corner Lot
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2014

Attention Investors !! Large 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, corner end of row in need of complete rehab. Being sold "AS IS".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Welsh

BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown License #AB067719 Listed on: 12/27/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmy Duong

Burholme Realty License #RM420216

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • 1923

Lot Details

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x65

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 43
  • Assessor Parcel Number 071307700

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1923

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1600
  • Net Sq Ft: 1600.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 18.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Flat
  • Pool: No Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 35312.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4888.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X65
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1040.00
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Zoning: R10

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 917744
  • Tax Annual Amount: 539.0
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071307700
  • Tax Lot: 43

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2013
Closed on
Feb 26, 2014
Sold by
The Estate Of John Ryan
Bought by
Nguyen Duc and Trinh Thanh
Seller's Agent
Paul Welsh
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
Buyer's Agent
Jimmy Duong
Burholme Realty
List Price
$29,995
Sold Price
$18,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,995
-39.99%
Current Estimated Value
$119,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1943
Bought by
John Ryan
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
Nguyen Duc $18,000 None Available
John Ryan -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $18,000 -40.0% $11 / Sq Ft
02/23/2014 02/23/14 Price Changed $29,995 0.0% $19 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2014 01/28/14 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2013 12/27/13 For Sale $29,995 -- $19 / 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 $679 $62,600 $12,500 $50,100
2024 $679 $62,600 $12,500 $50,100
2023 $679 $48,500 $9,700 $38,800
2022 $272 $48,500 $9,700 $38,800
2021 $272 $0 $0 $0
2020 $272 $0 $0 $0
2019 $356 $0 $0 $0
2018 $368 $0 $0 $0
2017 $368 $0 $0 $0
2016 $368 $0 $0 $0
2015 $3,928 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $40,200 $4,888 $35,312
2012 -- $5,248 $1,030 $4,218
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Welsh

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Paul Welsh

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 517-6338

    72 Total Sales

    Paul Welsh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jimmy Duong

    Burholme Realty

    (215) 920-8397

    100 Total Sales

    Jimmy Duong
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003682248

Bright MLS

APN: 071307700

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19134 Upper Kensington

538 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 538 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 since 27 December 2013 and is currently estimated at $119,250, approximately $74 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 538 E Allegheny Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Elkin Lewis School, Thomas Alva Edison High School/Fareira Skills Center, and John B. Stetson Charter School.

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