Seller's Agent in 2025
Cary Simons Nelson
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(484) 431-9019
9 in this area
160 Total Sales
655 N 16th St Unit 5 Philadelphia, PA 19130
Spring Garden Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,120
Sq Ft
$317/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Fairmount
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of June 2025Stunning Bi-Level, 2 Bedroom condo with 2-Car Gated Parking*! Located in the highly sought after Art Museum/Fairmount neighborhood! Calvary Condominium is a boutique building with only 10 units. This bi-level, corner unit is located on the 2nd floor is a dramatic space that boasts high ceilings, exposed ductwork, amazing natural light, bamboo hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen and more! This spacious home is streaming with natural light with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors that open to Juliet balconies. Gourmet kitchen with 2-tiered island with pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, a gorgeous backsplash and gas cooking.Open floor plan with plenty of room for living room, dining table and home office. Upstairs you will find 2 spacious bedrooms with high ceilings, over-sized windows and ample closet space. The full bathroom is complete with tub shower combo. In-unit washer and dryer.This neighborhood has it all! You can walk to everything from this location. Enjoy the many, wonderful nearby restaurants, museums and cultural events. Roberto Clemente Park, which offers a wonderful playground, spray fountain, basketball courts, baseball field and more. Do you have a green thumb? Take advantage of the amazing community garden where you can sign up for your own garden plot for just $75 per year and enjoy your own garden oasis in the city. Take your four-legged family member to the nearby Green Street Dog Park!Enjoy the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Museum and the Rodin Museum. Many wonderful restaurants and cafes: Fare, Philly Flavors, A Mano, La Calaca Feliz, Jack's Firehouse, Bishop's Collar, Urban Saloon, Tela's Market, Bar Hygge, Fairmount Tavern, Pier Bar, Rybread, Zorba's, McCrossen's Tavern, Kite & Key, Sabrina’s, Osteria, South and more! Grocery shopping is a delight at the nearby Whole Foods complex or Aldi and cover all of your shopping needs at nearby Target! Wine and Spirits store, post office and hardware store just a few blocks away. A variety of gyms and yoga studios. Go for a walk/run or bike ride along Kelly Drive past the iconic Boathouse Row into Fairmount Park! Enjoy many wonderful exhibits at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Museum and the Rodin Museum.Attention all music lovers! Enjoy live shows at fantastic venues all within 10 minutes. The Met Philadelphia is just less than 1/2 mile away. Also close in proximity, nearby Union Transfer and Franklin Music Hall (formerly the Electric Factory). A short and pleasant walk into center city. Easy access to public transportation. Fantastic home in a wonderful neighborhood!*Private Parking for 2 cars in the adjacent gated lot. Parking is permitted outside of business hours. M-F 6pm through 8am. No restrictions on the weekends and most federal holidays. Weekends: Park Friday from 6pm through Monday at 8am.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(484) 431-9019 cary@kurfiss.com Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty License #RS295353 Listed on: 04/05/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,938
Year Built
- Built in 1900
HOA Fees
- $317 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,120 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Lot
- Parking Fee
- Secure Parking
- Fenced Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Northwest Facing Home
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 888089584
Community Details
Overview
- $634 Capital Contribution Fee
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, snow removal, trash, insurance, water, sewer
- $68 Other Monthly Fees
- Low-Rise Condominium
- Calvary Condominiums Community
- Fairmount Subdivision
- Property Manager
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 5, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Mcpeak Ryan
Bought by
Allu Sai Siddharth and Brakewood Eleanor Sarah
Seller's Agent
Cary Simons Nelson
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ame Goldman
Compass RE
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.26%
Views
46
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
-$2,679
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.01%
Original Mortgage
$350,961
Outstanding Balance
$350,049
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,272
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Mne William
Bought by
Mcpeaic Ryan
Seller's Agent
Susan Prinsen
BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
Buyer's Agent
Cary Simons Nelson
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.65%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 3, 2012
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
655 N 16Th Street Llc
Bought by
Milne William
Seller's Agent
Andrea Sahm
BHHS Fox & Roach-Art Museum
Buyer's Agent
John Cesarine
BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$257,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.45%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $390,000 | Trident Land Transfer | |
| Deed | $330,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $257,500 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $350,961 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $264,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $206,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Sold | $390,000 | -2.3% | $348 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/05/2025 04/05/25 | For Sale | $399,000 | 0.0% | $356 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/01/2024 06/01/24 | Rented | $2,550 | -1.9% | -- | |
| 04/29/2024 04/29/24 | For Rent | $2,600 | -99.2% | -- | |
| 04/28/2024 04/28/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/29/2015 06/29/15 | Sold | $330,000 | -2.7% | $295 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/10/2015 06/10/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/08/2015 05/08/15 | For Sale | $339,000 | +31.4% | $303 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/30/2012 03/30/12 | Sold | $257,900 | -4.4% | $237 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/19/2012 02/19/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/03/2012 01/03/12 | For Sale | $269,900 | -- | $248 / 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 | $4,295 | $352,800 | $52,900 | $299,900 |
| 2024 | $4,295 | $352,800 | $52,900 | $299,900 |
| 2023 | $4,295 | $306,800 | $46,000 | $260,800 |
| 2022 | $1,062 | $306,800 | $46,000 | $260,800 |
| 2021 | $1,062 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,062 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,062 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $965 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $965 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $721 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $690 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $212,700 | $21,270 | $191,430 |
| 2012 | -- | $25,472 | $691 | $24,781 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Cary Simons Nelson
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Ame Goldman
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ame Goldman
Compass RE
(215) 868-3532
3 in this area
144 Total Sales
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Larry Nelson
L
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Larry Nelson
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(215) 527-3926
4 in this area
37 Total Sales
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S
Seller's Agent in 2015
Susan Prinsen
BHHS Fox & Roach
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Andrea Sahm
A
Seller's Agent in 2012
Andrea Sahm
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 806-4451
6 in this area
22 Total Sales
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John Cesarine
Buyer's Agent in 2012
John Cesarine
BHHS Fox & Roach
(484) 620-9156
105 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2464876
APN: 888089584
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