$38,000
SOLD DEC 22, 2023

655 E Wensley St Philadelphia, PA 19134

Upper Kensington Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
784 Sq Ft
800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$48 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2024

This porch front 800 sq ft 2 bed 1 bath with newer mechanicals in need of cosmetic rehab. Would be an excellent addition to rental portfolio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Slafman

Canaan Realty Investment Group Listed on: 12/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Giraldo

Giraldo Real Estate Group License #RM425624

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $730

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 784 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kensington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 331134000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$730

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 784
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 784
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 49.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 784
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 655

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 800.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 400.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 730.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 331134000
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 12/22/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Suchite-Zacarias Cesar Y
Bought by
Sakis Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Sergio Giraldo
Rehobot Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hakeem Ellis
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$139,700
Sold Price
$135,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,200
-3.01%
Views
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
-6.12%
Original Mortgage
$101,625
Outstanding Balance
$101,062
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,679

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Dec 22, 2023
Sold by
Perez Domingo
Bought by
Suchite-Zacarias Cesar Y
Seller's Agent
David Slafman
Canaan Realty Investment Group
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Giraldo
Giraldo Real Estate Group
List Price
$39,000
Sold Price
$38,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-2.56%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
432.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1998
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Perez Domingo

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Midfirst Bank
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1998
Sold by
Barr Teresa M
Bought by
Midfirst Bank
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $135,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $38,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $8,000 --
Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $4,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $101,625 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $1,500 -3.2% $2 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Price Changed $1,550 -3.1% $2 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Rent $1,600 0.0% --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Sold $135,500 -3.0% $173 / Sq Ft
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $139,700 +267.6% $178 / Sq Ft
12/22/2023 12/22/23 Sold $38,000 -2.6% $48 / Sq Ft
12/13/2023 12/13/23 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 For Sale $39,000 -- $50 / 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 $731 $63,600 $12,720 $50,880
2024 $731 $63,600 $12,720 $50,880
2023 $731 $52,200 $10,440 $41,760
2022 $564 $52,200 $10,440 $41,760
2021 $564 $0 $0 $0
2020 $564 $0 $0 $0
2019 $524 $0 $0 $0
2018 $503 $0 $0 $0
2017 $503 $0 $0 $0
2016 $503 $0 $0 $0
2015 $485 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $36,200 $2,548 $33,652
2012 -- $4,896 $528 $4,368
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Norman Rogers III

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Norman Rogers III

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (215) 834-2222

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    Norman Rogers III
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  • Sergio Giraldo

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sergio Giraldo

    Rehobot Real Estate, LLC

    (267) 974-7759

    18 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Sergio Giraldo
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Jairo Giraldo

    Rehobot Real Estate, LLC

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    39 Total Sales

    Jairo Giraldo
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  • Hakeem Ellis

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Hakeem Ellis

    Long & Foster

    (267) 342-6890

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Hakeem Ellis
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  • David Slafman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    David Slafman

    Canaan Realty Investment Group

    (215) 778-7956

    6 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    David Slafman
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  • Carlos Giraldo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Carlos Giraldo

    Giraldo Real Estate Group

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2303908

Bright MLS

APN: 331134000

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19134 Upper Kensington

655 E Wensley St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 655 E Wensley St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 and is currently priced at $38,000, approximately $48 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 655 E Wensley St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Sheridan Elementary School, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, and Kensington High School.

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