NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 Sears St Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dickinson Square West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $429,000 - $480,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,115 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 10, 2017

Last sale price $255,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,927/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 1-minute walk to Louis P Paolone Sr Memorial Park

About This Home

As of February 2017

Hurry, this one wont last long! Perfect home to put your finishing touches on or totally renovate it to make it your oasis in the city. Enter with the living room to your right and enjoy entertaining in the large eat in kitchen to you left. Through the kitchen is a first floor bedroom with a powder room. The second floor has the large master bedroom, a second bedroom and the bathroom. The huge third floor is presently two large bedrooms, but is awaiting your creative inspiration. Convenient to center city, close to the Italian Market and all the great restaurants on East Passyunk Ave.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Comly

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 01/08/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Suqing Fan

Triamond Realty License #RS304225

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,998

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 844 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18x48

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,115 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Dickinson Narrows Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 252
  • Assessor Parcel Number 012007400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,998

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer Dryer Refrigerator (All As-Is)
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Remarks Public: Hurry, this one wont last long! Perfect home to put your finishing touches on or totally renovate it to make it your oasis in the city. Enter with the living room to your right and enjoy entertaining in the large eat in kitchen to you left. Through the kitchen is a first floor bedroom with a powder room. The second floor has the large master bedroom, a second bedroom and the bathroom. The huge third floor is presently two large bedrooms, but is awaiting your creative inspiration. Convenient to center city, close to the Italian Market and all the great restaurants on East Passyunk Ave.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2115
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2115
  • Net Sq Ft: 2115.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 118.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2115
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 653

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Access To Pool: 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 180142.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34058.00
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 18X48
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 844.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 877607
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2998.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 012007400
  • Tax Lot: 252
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 02/10/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Li Xia
Bought by
Li Ling
Current Estimated Value
$460,274

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2017
Closed on
Feb 8, 2017
Sold by
Moores Brian and Etherington Margaret
Bought by
Li Xia
Seller's Agent
Jim Comly
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Suqing Fan
Triamond Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2008
Sold by
Gregorio James and Gregorio June
Bought by
Moores Brian and Etherington Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,300
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2004
Sold by
Gregorio Nicholas and Gregorio James
Bought by
Gregorio James and Gregorio June

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2002
Sold by
Gregorio Nicholas
Bought by
Gregorio Nicholas and Gregorio James
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
Li Ling -- None Listed On Document
Li Xia $255,000 First City Abstract Agency I
Moores Brian $214,000 None Available
Gregorio James -- --
Gregorio Nicholas -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Moores Brian $203,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2017 02/10/17 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $121 / Sq Ft
01/13/2017 01/13/17 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2017 01/08/17 For Sale $250,000 -- $118 / 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 $5,024 $401,700 $80,340 $321,360
2024 $5,024 $401,700 $80,340 $321,360
2023 $5,024 $358,900 $71,780 $287,120
2022 $5,071 $358,900 $71,780 $287,120
2021 $5,071 $0 $0 $0
2020 $5,071 $0 $0 $0
2019 $4,680 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,998 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,998 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,998 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,771 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $206,800 $15,020 $191,780
2012 -- $6,752 $779 $5,973
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Comly

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jim Comly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (267) 992-5574

    52 Total Sales

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  • Suqing Fan

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Suqing Fan

    Triamond Realty

    (267) 243-1892

    5 in this area

    128 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003211635

Bright MLS

APN: 012007400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19147 Dickinson Square West

653 Sears St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 653 Sears St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 since 08 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $460,274, approximately $217 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 653 Sears St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Kirkbride Eliza B School, Furness Horace High School, and St. Casimir School.

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