56 W Nippon St Philadelphia, PA 19119
West Mount Airy NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $457,000 - $493,812
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,760
Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Victorian Architecture
- Porch
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
About This Home
As of July 2016Quiet and Serene Garden Retreat...circa 1880 Queen Anne Victorian 3 Sty Wissahickon Schist Stone originally a weekend cottage for the rich, this simple designed stone twin has tons of character and is close to everything. Clear and untouched architecture as it was long ago in a European distinctive exterior style. Interior features include: 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, dining room/family room combination, kitchen with wood cabinets and plenty of storage, bonus room next to kitchen exits to yard, wood floors, decorative fireplace, wide window sills, front, side and rear perennial garden, side porch, patio. Wonderful opportunity for the design-minded person and great buy for downtown West Mt. Airy. Sought after neighborhood within walking distance to restaurants, High Point Allen Lane cafe, library, yoga, PARKS, baseball field, playground, SEPTA trains, bus routes, and Urban Fitness Center right in your own backyard. Invitingly landscaped yard can be all yours!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill License #RS139012A Listed on: 03/09/2016
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,889
Year Built
- Built in 1881
Lot Details
- 2,410 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 30x79
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,760 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Non-Functioning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1.5 Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Mt Airy Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 102
- Assessor Parcel Number 092067700
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Groomes Lisa D
Bought by
Heim Michael and Rose Natalie
Seller's Agent
Joanne Colino
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Mayer
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.97%
Total Days on Market
67
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,453
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Outstanding Balance
$209,249
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$254,274
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 2000
Sold by
Peterson James D
Bought by
Groomes Lisa D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,400
Interest Rate
7.64%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2000
Sold by
Winch Peterson James D and Winch Peterson Kristin K
Bought by
Peterson James D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,400
Interest Rate
7.64%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 1994
Sold by
Setzer Patrick J and Tulli Joanne
Bought by
Winch Peterson James D and Winch Peterson Kristin K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heim Michael | $285,000 | Guaranteed Abstract Corp | |
| Groomes Lisa D | $129,900 | -- | |
| Peterson James D | -- | -- | |
| Winch Peterson James D | $71,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Heim Michael | $256,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Groomes Lisa D | $226,597 | |
| Previous Owner | Groomes Lisa D | $90,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Groomes Lisa D | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Groomes Lisa D | $123,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2016 07/07/16 | Sold | $285,000 | -1.7% | $162 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2016 05/15/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2016 05/12/16 | Price Changed | $289,900 | -1.7% | $165 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2016 05/11/16 | Price Changed | $295,000 | -1.6% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2016 03/09/16 | For Sale | $299,900 | -- | $170 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,739 | $463,200 | $92,640 | $370,560 |
| 2024 | $5,739 | $463,200 | $92,640 | $370,560 |
| 2023 | $5,739 | $410,000 | $82,000 | $328,000 |
| 2022 | $3,061 | $365,000 | $82,000 | $283,000 |
| 2021 | $3,691 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,691 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,974 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,309 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,889 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,766 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $236,400 | $46,985 | $189,415 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,544 | $5,224 | $23,320 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joanne Colino
Seller's Agent in 2016
Joanne Colino
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
(215) 920-6464
25 in this area
116 Total Sales
-
Jeffrey Mayer
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jeffrey Mayer
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 609-8907
3 in this area
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002395794
APN: 092067700
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