NOT LISTED FOR SALE

556 Fairthorne Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128

Upper Roxborough Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $370,000 - $408,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2017

Last sale price $225,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,434/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

About This Home

As of August 2017

Fabulous stone twin situated on desirable low density street in Upper Roxborough offers charming original character and spacious rooms. You are greeted by a cozy front sun porch that would make a great reading room, through the main entrance you will find a large living room with exposed hardwood floors, stone fireplace and recessed lighting, a formal dining room also with exposed hardwood flooring, and an eat-in kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, dishwasher, gas stove and exit to rear yard. A full basement that has been partially finished with a basic full bath offers an abundance of storage space, home gym space, laundry, and a exit to rear yard. The 2nd floor offers 3 very spacious bedrooms and a updated ceramic tile hall bath. You will find gleaming refinished woods floors upon your entry to the interior, the interior walls are in excellent condition with fresh paint, the window ac unit in the dining room cools the entire 1st floor on those hot summer days. Economical gas hot water heat makes it cozy in winter. Enjoy summer bar-b-ques in the tranquil backyard. Super convenient location just steps to Super WAWA, CVS, Shoprite, new Target Express and bus stop. Take an evening stroll to nearby Gorgas Park to enjoy the summer concert series. Listed taxes are before available Philadelphia Homestead Discount.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis McGuinn

Realty Broker Direct Listed on: 06/23/2017

Co-Listed By

Jeanne McGuinn

Realty Broker Direct License #RS-212100-L

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayme Feiertag

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 2,848 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 24x120
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Roxborough Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 107
  • Assessor Parcel Number 213339000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,801

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Window Ac, Piano All In "As Is" Condtion
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Remarks Public: Fabulous stone twin situated on desirable low density street in Upper Roxborough offers charming original character and spacious rooms. You are greeted by a cozy front sun porch that would make a great reading room, through the main entrance you will find a large living room with exposed hardwood floors, stone fireplace and recessed lighting, a formal dining room also with exposed hardwood flooring, and an eat-in kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, dishwasher, gas stove and exit to rear yard. A full basement that has been partially finished with a basic full bath offers an abundance of storage space, home gym space, laundry, and a exit to rear yard. The 2nd floor offers 3 very spacious bedrooms and a updated ceramic tile hall bath. You will find gleaming refinished woods floors upon your entry to the interior, the interior walls are in excellent condition with fresh paint, the window ac unit in the dining room cools the entire 1st floor on those hot summer days. Economical gas hot water heat makes it cozy in winter. Enjoy summer bar-b-ques in the tranquil backyard. Super convenient location just steps to Super WAWA, CVS, Shoprite, new Target Express and bus stop. Take an evening stroll to nearby Gorgas Park to enjoy the summer concert series. Listed taxes are before available Philadelphia Homestead Discount.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1536
  • Net Sq Ft: 1536.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 149.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 556

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 170085.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30015.00
  • Land Use Code: J38
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 24X120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2848.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1007842
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2801.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 213339000
  • Tax Lot: 107
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 08/31/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2017
Closed on
Aug 25, 2017
Sold by
Duett Daniel S and Horan Maureen
Bought by
Thomas Ryan and Thomas Elizabeth C
Seller's Agent
Dennis McGuinn
Realty Broker Direct
Buyer's Agent
Jayme Feiertag
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.13%
Current Estimated Value
$387,614

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$162,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.75%
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Outstanding Balance
$171,370
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$207,388

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2014
Closed on
May 5, 2014
Sold by
Hennessy Mary June
Bought by
Duett Daniel and Horan Maureen
Seller's Agent
Dennis McGuinn
Realty Broker Direct
Buyer's Agent
ANTHONY DURSO
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
List Price
$199,500
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.39%
Original Mortgage
$189,150
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1982
Bought by
Hennessy John H and Mary Jane
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
Thomas Ryan $225,000 Suburban Philadephia Abstrac
Duett Daniel $195,000 None Available
Hennessy John H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thomas Ryan $202,500
Previous Owner Duett Daniel $189,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Sold $225,000 -2.1% $146 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Sale $229,900 +17.9% $150 / Sq Ft
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Sold $195,000 -2.3% $127 / Sq Ft
03/30/2014 03/30/14 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2014 02/19/14 For Sale $199,500 -- $130 / 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 $3,862 $328,100 $65,620 $262,480
2024 $3,862 $328,100 $65,620 $262,480
2023 $3,862 $275,900 $55,180 $220,720
2022 $2,590 $230,900 $55,180 $175,720
2021 $3,220 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,220 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,108 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,381 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,801 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,381 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,221 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $200,100 $52,695 $147,405
2012 -- $26,528 $4,618 $21,910
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dennis McGuinn

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dennis McGuinn

    Realty Broker Direct

    (267) 246-2700

    42 in this area

    117 Total Sales

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  • Jeanne McGuinn

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Jeanne McGuinn

    Realty Broker Direct

    (215) 287-1222

    17 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Jayme Feiertag

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jayme Feiertag

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

    (484) 553-4668

    28 in this area

    133 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    ANTHONY DURSO

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003255003

Bright MLS

APN: 213339000

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19128 Upper Roxborough

556 Fairthorne Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 556 Fairthorne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 since 23 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $387,614, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 556 Fairthorne Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Shawmont School, Roxborough High School, and Green Woods CS.

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