NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5659 Matthews St Philadelphia, PA 19138

East Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $138,000 - $155,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,042 Sq Ft
$139/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2014

Last sale price $23,000 $22 Per Sq Ft

Est. 507% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $861/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Porch
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2014

This is a Home Path Property. Great opportunity for an open front porch brick home located in East Germantown section of Philadelphia . Main level entering from front porch offers nice sized Living room, dining room, eat in kitchen. Upper floor has 3 good sized bedrooms, large hall bath. Full unfinished basement with lots of storage space and rear yard complete this home. Property needs some updating, but offers great potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Jo Potts

Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy License #1861716 Listed on: 10/04/2014

Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy

Last Buyer's Agent

John Singmaster

HG Realty Services, Ltd.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15x60

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,042 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 161
  • Assessor Parcel Number 122296300

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Remarks Public: This is a Home Path Property. Great opportunity for an open front porch brick home located in East Germantown section of Philadelphia . Main level entering from front porch offers nice sized Living room, dining room, eat in kitchen. Upper floor has 3 good sized bedrooms, large hall bath. Full unfinished basement with lots of storage space and rear yard complete this home. Property needs some updating, but offers great potential.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1042
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1042
  • Net Sq Ft: 1042.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 23.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1042
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5659

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 51900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4500.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 15X60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 900.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RM1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 949758
  • Tax Annual Amount: 756.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 122296300
  • Tax Lot: 161
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/30/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2014
Closed on
Nov 21, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Berg Row Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Mary Jo Potts
Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy
Buyer's Agent
John Singmaster
HG Realty Services, Ltd.
List Price
$24,900
Sold Price
$23,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-7.63%
Current Estimated Value
$139,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,561
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2010
Sold by
Geiger Dennis and Williams Charles L
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2006
Sold by
Daniel Thomas E and Daniel Wilhelmina G
Bought by
Williams Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Berg Row Homes Llc $23,000 First American Title Ins Co
Federal National Mortgage Association $14,900 None Available
Williams Charles $60,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Lakeland Homes Llc $0
Previous Owner Williams Charles $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $23,000 -7.6% $22 / Sq Ft
11/02/2014 11/02/14 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2014 10/04/14 For Sale $24,900 -- $24 / 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 $1,079 $113,500 $22,700 $90,800
2024 $1,079 $113,500 $22,700 $90,800
2023 $1,079 $77,100 $15,400 $61,700
2022 $617 $77,100 $15,400 $61,700
2021 $617 $0 $0 $0
2020 $617 $0 $0 $0
2019 $645 $0 $0 $0
2018 $657 $0 $0 $0
2017 $657 $0 $0 $0
2016 $657 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $56,400 $4,500 $51,900
2012 -- $8,960 $1,242 $7,718
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Jo Potts

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mary Jo Potts

    Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy

    (215) 651-6538

    30 in this area

    656 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    John Singmaster

    HG Realty Services, Ltd.

    (215) 969-2400

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003108432

Bright MLS

APN: 122296300

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19138 East Germantown

5659 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 5659 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 since 04 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $145,320, approximately $139 per square foot. This property was built in 1944. 5659 Matthews St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King High School, Mastery Charter School - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen, and West Oak Lane Charter School.

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