NOT LISTED FOR SALE

605 Medary Ave Philadelphia, PA 19126

East Oak Lane Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $434,000 - $472,735

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2016

Last sale price $199,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 137% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,973/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.21 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2016

Here is your chance to own a charming 5 bedroom Colonial on a well maintained, tree lined street, in East Oak Lane! This home has so much to offer such as beautiful hardwood floors, a bright and airy living room with a stone fireplace, plus a large kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and ceramic tile flooring. Upstairs there are five spacious bedrooms including a master suite with its own bath and private balcony. But that's not all! This home also features a huge open porch, a good sized rear yard perfect for outdoor entertaining, and a detached 2 car garage. The large partially finished basement offers plenty of space for storage. With a little creativity and some TLC this house could be your dream home. Schedule your showing today. Corporate owned, being sold in its current "As Is" condition. Seller will make no repairs and buyer is responsible for any and all certifications and or lender required repairs. Cash offers require 10% earnest deposit. Buyer is responsible for 100% transfer taxes. Please note: Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint may potentially exist.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Lawson

Diversified Realty Solutions License #RB068395 Listed on: 02/22/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Owen Peters

Cambridge Select Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,581

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x115
  • Property is zoned RSD3

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Oak Lane Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 611310900

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,581

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: Here is your chance to own a charming 5 bedroom Colonial on a well maintained, tree lined street, in East Oak Lane! This home has so much to offer such as beautiful hardwood floors, a bright and airy living room with a stone fireplace, plus a large kitchen with cherry wood cabinets and ceramic tile flooring. Upstairs there are five spacious bedrooms including a master suite with its own bath and private balcony. But that's not all! This home also features a huge open porch, a good sized rear yard perfect for outdoor entertaining, and a detached 2 car garage. The large partially finished basement offers plenty of space for storage. With a little creativity and some TLC this house could be your dream home. Schedule your showing today. Corporate owned, being sold in its current "As Is" condition. Seller will make no repairs and buyer is responsible for any and all certifications and or lender required repairs. Cash offers require 10% earnest deposit. Buyer is responsible for 100% transfer taxes. Please note: Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint may potentially exist.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2800
  • Net Sq Ft: 2800.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 57.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 605

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 170240.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 85560.00
  • Land Use Code: C48
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X115
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9200.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Zoning: RSD3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1332004
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3581.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611310900
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/09/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2016
Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
The Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Swain Kelly and Swain Jamal
Seller's Agent
Mark Lawson
Diversified Realty Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Owen Peters
Cambridge Select Realty
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$199,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,100
24.45%
Current Estimated Value
$472,537

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$273,537
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.56%
Original Mortgage
$237,726
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2014
Sold by
Davis Cheryl and Pnc Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Taylor Michael A and Taylor Joy R
Bought by
Davis Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,213
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Taylor Michael A and Taylor Joy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,210
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2001
Sold by
King Russell H and Mellon Mtg Company
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1997
Sold by
King Russell H
Bought by
Lewis Barry
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
Swain Kelly $199,000 None Available
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs $14,700 None Available
Davis Cheryl $285,000 None Available
Taylor Michael A $89,423 First American Title Ins Co
Va $30,000 --
Lewis Barry -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swain Kelly $243,000
Closed Swain Kelly $216,577
Closed Swain Kelly $220,325
Closed Swain Kelly $237,726
Previous Owner Davis Cheryl $295,213
Previous Owner Taylor Joy R $225,000
Previous Owner Taylor Michael A $177,210
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Sold $199,000 +24.5% $71 / Sq Ft
03/03/2016 03/03/16 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2016 02/22/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $57 / 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 $4,629 $421,400 $84,280 $337,120
2024 $4,629 $421,400 $84,280 $337,120
2023 $4,629 $330,700 $66,140 $264,560
2022 $2,864 $285,700 $66,140 $219,560
2021 $3,760 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,760 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,494 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,581 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,581 $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,581 $0 $0 $0
2015 $3,428 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $255,800 $85,560 $170,240
2012 -- $34,240 $11,260 $22,980
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Lawson

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Lawson

    Diversified Realty Solutions

    (215) 248-4444

    1 in this area

    99 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Owen Peters

    Cambridge Select Realty

    (215) 385-0386

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002387942

Bright MLS

APN: 611310900

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19126 East Oak Lane

605 Medary Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 605 Medary Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126 since 22 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $455,184, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 605 Medary Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including James R. Lowell Elementary School, Grover Washington Middle School, and Samuel Fels High School.

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