NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 1/2 Alcott St Philadelphia, PA 19120

Lawncrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $200,000 - $245,329

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,299 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2020

Last sale price $174,900 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,336/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2020

Complete rehab in Lawncrest. Brand new Roof replaced in 2020, Brand new HVAC system, and water tank installed. Brand new electric panel, windows and floors. Large enclosed sitting area leading to open living room and dining room. Gorgeous kitchen with modern cabinets, granite counter top, tiled backslash, Stainless steel Appliances. Recessed lights throughout first floor. Washer / Dryer hook up in basement. Inside access to 1 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Wang

Home Line Realty Corp License #RM424489 Listed on: 09/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregory Mims

Golden Key Realty, LLC License #RS291886

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,037 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15.25 x 68.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,299 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lawncrest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 265
  • Assessor Parcel Number 352076100

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,309

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: Complete rehab in Lawncrest. Brand new Roof replaced in 2020, Brand new HVAC system, and water tank installed. Brand new electric panel, windows and floors. Large enclosed sitting area leading to open living room and dining room. Gorgeous kitchen with modern cabinets, granite counter top, tiled backslash, Stainless steel Appliances. Recessed lights throughout first floor. Washer / Dryer hook up in basement. Inside access to 1 car garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1299
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1299
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 130.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1299
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 551

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 79101.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14399.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.25 x 68.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1037.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1106018
  • School Tax: 718.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1309.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 352076100
  • Tax Lot: 265
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1299
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/09/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2020
Closed on
Nov 9, 2020
Sold by
Zheng May and Zheng Ming Hui
Bought by
Mcbride Danielle Wendi and Whitaker Dontez J
Seller's Agent
Jean Wang
Home Line Realty Corp
Buyer's Agent
Gregory Mims
Golden Key Realty, LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$174,900
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.94%
Current Estimated Value
$215,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,182
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$171,731
Outstanding Balance
$154,549
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$59,294

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2005
Sold by
Cheng Kim Tommy and Cheng Kim
Bought by
Zheng May and Zheng Ming Hui

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1997
Sold by
Manning Michael J and Manning Maryanne V
Bought by
Cheng Kim Tommy and Cheng Kim
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
Mcbride Danielle Wendi $174,900 Acro Settlement Company
Zheng May $92,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Cheng Kim Tommy $45,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcbride Danielle Wendi $171,731
Previous Owner Zheng May $73,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Sold $174,900 +2.9% $135 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2020 09/11/20 For Sale $169,900 -- $131 / 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 $1,970 $210,700 $42,140 $168,560
2024 $1,970 $210,700 $42,140 $168,560
2023 $1,970 $140,700 $28,140 $112,560
2022 $1,309 $140,700 $28,140 $112,560
2021 $1,309 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,309 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,256 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,239 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,239 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,227 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,186 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $88,500 $12,859 $75,641
2012 -- $13,728 $1,242 $12,486
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jean Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jean Wang

    Home Line Realty Corp

    (267) 570-7766

    4 in this area

    102 Total Sales

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  • Gregory Mims

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Gregory Mims

    Golden Key Realty, LLC

    (215) 668-3990

    2 in this area

    63 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH934630

Bright MLS

APN: 352076100

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19120 Lawncrest

551 1/2 Alcott St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 551 1/2 Alcott St, Philadelphia, PA 19120 since 11 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $215,082, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 551 1/2 Alcott St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Samuel Fels High School, and University Creighton Charter School.

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