$399,900
SOLD NOV 4, 2024
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
1,680 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$254 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Baltimore Avenue And 45Th Street
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Penn Alexander School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Clark Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Do you have a knack for home improvement? A calling for interior design? Perhaps a desire to be in the Penn Alexander catchment? We have found your match! Welcome to 541 S Melville Street, a rare West Philly row home located steps from Baltimore Ave. This 3+ bedroom home boasts original finishes, a spacious floorpan, an attached garage, and more. The front entrance greets you with an enclosed front porch that is sun-soaked and perfect for a cozy reading room, bright home office, or space to sip your morning coffee. The living area flows into the formal dining area and offers just enough division for you to give each space its own identity (and proper use)! The kitchen is updated and neutral with copious cabinet space and is complimented by a dedicated laundry area and convenient powder room. There is a small shared deck area off the laundry room that leads to the driveway for easy exit and entry. Gorgeous original hardwoods (that are screaming for a refinish) and closet space complete the first floor. The second floor offers three sizable bedrooms and a hall bath. There is a fourth bedroom space that is ideal for a den, play area, or bonus family room. The hall bathroom has black and white original tile; a blank canvas, it would thrive with some pops of color and perhaps some eucalyptus! The basement offers plenty of dry storage, maintained mechanicals, and access to the garage. Steps from Baltimore Ave and the Trolley Line. Minutes from Clark Park and University City. Make Knockbox Cafe, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Dottie's Donuts, and Clarksville a few of your local haunts!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brittany Nettles

Keller Williams Real Estate License #RS337439 Listed on: 09/20/2024

Keller Williams Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenny Jiang

Tesla Realty Group, LLC License #RS360616

Tesla Realty Group, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 105.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,572 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number 461157300

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cedar Park Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,348

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Do you have a knack for home improvement? A calling for interior design? Perhaps a desire to be in the Penn Alexander catchment? We have found your match! Welcome to 541 S Melville Street, a rare West Philly row home located steps from Baltimore Ave. This 3+ bedroom home boasts original finishes, a spacious floorpan, an attached garage, and more. The front entrance greets you with an enclosed front porch that is sun-soaked and perfect for a cozy reading room, bright home office, or space to sip your morning coffee. The living area flows into the formal dining area and offers just enough division for you to give each space its own identity (and proper use)! The kitchen is updated and neutral with copious cabinet space and is complimented by a dedicated laundry area and convenient powder room. There is a small shared deck area off the laundry room that leads to the driveway for easy exit and entry. Gorgeous original hardwoods (that are screaming for a refinish) and closet space complete the first floor. The second floor offers three sizable bedrooms and a hall bath. There is a fourth bedroom space that is ideal for a den, play area, or bonus family room. The hall bathroom has black and white original tile; a blank canvas, it would thrive with some pops of color and perhaps some eucalyptus! The basement offers plenty of dry storage, maintained mechanicals, and access to the garage. Steps from Baltimore Ave and the Trolley Line. Minutes from Clark Park and University City. Make Knockbox Cafe, Loco Pez, Doro Bet, Dottie's Donuts, and Clarksville a few of your local haunts!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1572
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1572
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 254.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1572
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 541

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Radiator, 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 105.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1680.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3554.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6348.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 461157300
  • Tax Lot: 41
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1572
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 11/04/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Riffer Morgan E
Bought by
Wang Kangji and Wang Xiwei
Seller's Agent
Brittany Nettles
Keller Williams Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jenny Jiang
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$399,900
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$391,468

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,432
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$196,277
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,640

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2008
Sold by
Sharp Matthew and Riffer Morgan E
Bought by
Riffer Morgan E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2006
Sold by
Cochran Mary V
Bought by
Sharp Matthew and Riffer Morgan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,797
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $399,900 First City Abstract
Deed $33,736 None Available
Deed $206,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,797 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $399,900 0.0% $254 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $399,900 -- $254 / 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 $6,348 $453,500 $90,700 $362,800
2024 $6,348 $453,500 $90,700 $362,800
2023 $6,348 $453,500 $90,700 $362,800
2022 $4,498 $408,500 $90,700 $317,800
2021 $5,127 $0 $0 $0
2020 $5,127 $0 $0 $0
2019 $4,936 $0 $0 $0
2018 $4,850 $0 $0 $0
2017 $4,850 $0 $0 $0
2016 $4,430 $0 $0 $0
2015 $4,241 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $346,500 $52,248 $294,252
2012 -- $19,168 $2,425 $16,743
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2398952

Bright MLS

APN: 461157300