NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 W Chew Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Olney Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $242,000 - $273,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$151/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2021

Last sale price $229,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,551/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of April 2021

This home features 3 bedroom 2 full baths and totally remodeled. This is a must see home . New paint, windows, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, gas stove. Beautiful hardwood floors thru out the home. Full basement with washer and dryer. Large front porch/sunroom for year around enjoyment. Economical gas heat with new windows for lower utility bills.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Gainer

(717) 898-9136 kjgainer@comcast.net Uptown Realty Services License #RM426118 Listed on: 02/01/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Dais

daisrealtycorp@yahoo.com Dais Realty Corporation

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 2,366 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 21.00 x 112.66
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Poured Concrete
  • Plaster Walls
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Grover Washington Jr Middle School
  • Samuel S. Fels High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 140
  • Assessor Parcel Number 612034500

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olney Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,853

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This home features 3 bedroom 2 full baths and totally remodeled. This is a must see home . New paint, windows, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, gas stove. Beautiful hardwood floors thru out the home. Full basement with washer and dryer. Large front porch/sunroom for year around enjoyment. Economical gas heat with new windows for lower utility bills.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Poured Concrete
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1700
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 540

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Middle School: GROVER WASHINGTON JR
  • High School: SAMUEL S. FELS
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: SAMUEL S. FELS
  • Middle Or Junior School: GROVER WASHINGTON JR

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 112540.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 19860.00
  • Land Use Code: H30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 21.00 x 112.66
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2366.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Zoning Description: RSA 5

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1333747
  • School Tax: 1017.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1853.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 612034500
  • Tax Lot: 140
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 04/09/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 9, 2021
Sold by
Bielawa Rory Wolf and Gainer John
Bought by
Hines Jacqueline A
Seller's Agent
John Gainer
Uptown Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Michael Dais
Dais Realty Corporation
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$229,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
4.14%
Current Estimated Value
$256,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$224,852
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2020
Sold by
Gerber Jack
Bought by
Woif Bielawa Roiy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1982
Bought by
Gerber Jack and Gerber Fred
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
Hines Jacqueline A $229,000 Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co
Woif Bielawa Roiy $75,000 None Available
Gerber Jack $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hines Jacqueline A $224,852
Previous Owner Woif Bielawa Roiy $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $229,000 0.0% $135 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Price Changed $229,000 +4.1% $135 / Sq Ft
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $219,900 -- $129 / 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 $2,450 $282,500 $56,500 $226,000
2024 $2,450 $282,500 $56,500 $226,000
2023 $2,450 $175,000 $35,000 $140,000
2022 $1,853 $175,000 $35,000 $140,000
2021 $1,853 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,853 $132,400 $19,860 $112,540
2019 $1,845 $0 $0 $0
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,620 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,200 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,148 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $115,700 $16,798 $98,902
2012 -- $14,624 $2,749 $11,875
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    John Gainer

    Uptown Realty Services

    (717) 898-9136

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    John Gainer
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michael Dais

    Dais Realty Corporation

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Michael Dais
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH983720

Bright MLS

APN: 612034500

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Olney

540 W Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 540 W Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 01 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $256,865, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 540 W Chew Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including James R. Lowell Elementary School, Grover Washington Middle School, and Samuel Fels High School.

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