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Seller's Agent in 2016
Joan McGowan
BHHS Fox & Roach
1 Total Sale
701 W Allens Ln Philadelphia, PA 19119
West Mount Airy NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,699,000 - $2,288,976
8
Beds
5.5
Baths
9,824
Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- 1.38 Acre Lot
- Wood Burning Stove
- In Ground Pool
- Deck
- 3-minute walk to Allens Lane Park
About This Home
As of February 2016Saracinesca, a once in a lifetime opportunity! Live in this grand home with its stunning entry with fireplace, carved wood bannisters and balcony, 4 bedroom suites and over 1 acre of lush grounds. This architecturally significant home is rich with inlaid hardwood floors, seven wood burning fireplaces, wine cellar, 10 foot high ceilings, wraparound porch, swimming pool, pool house, detached stone 2-car garage. The home also features a private third floor apartment complete with kitchen, perfect for guests, au pair, in-law suite, etc. Additionally, there are back staircases servicing the second and third floors. There is the possibility of a professional in-home office with separate entrance. The home's highest grade decorative hand cut stone exterior, portico, beautifully landscaped gardens with thousands of flowering bulbs and mature plantings, this home is a must see for the discriminating buyer to appreciate all the extraordinary possibilities the property has to offer. Saracinesca is located close to the recreational splendor of Wissahickon Park yet convenient to shopping, restaurants and transportation to center city and beyond.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill License #RS061902A Listed on: 02/10/2014
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,085
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 1.38 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 255 x 236
- Open Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 9,824 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Elevator
- Wet Bar
- Beamed Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Stove
- Stone Fireplace
- Stained Glass
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Home Security System
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Walk-in Shower
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Oil Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Mt Airy Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 26
- Assessor Parcel Number 092120500
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
Yanoff Myron
Bought by
Fernandez John P
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,500
Interest Rate
8.62%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandez John P | $710,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Fernandez John P | $1,495,000 | |
| Closed | Fernandez John P | $1,148,000 | |
| Closed | Fernandez John P | $300,000 | |
| Closed | Fernandez John P | $1,040,000 | |
| Closed | Fernandez John P | $532,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2016 02/22/16 | Sold | $925,000 | -9.8% | $94 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2015 07/09/15 | For Sale | $1,025,000 | +10.8% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2015 07/02/15 | Off Market | $925,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2015 06/01/15 | Price Changed | $1,025,000 | +2.7% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2015 03/16/15 | Price Changed | $998,000 | 0.0% | $102 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2015 03/16/15 | For Sale | $998,000 | +7.9% | $102 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2015 03/14/15 | Off Market | $925,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/01/2015 02/01/15 | For Sale | $1,075,000 | +16.2% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2015 02/01/15 | Off Market | $925,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/09/2014 10/09/14 | Price Changed | $1,075,000 | -8.5% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 02/10/2014 02/10/14 | For Sale | $1,175,000 | -- | $120 / 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 | $23,682 | $1,903,700 | $380,740 | $1,522,960 |
| 2024 | $23,682 | $1,903,700 | $380,740 | $1,522,960 |
| 2023 | $23,682 | $1,691,800 | $338,360 | $1,353,440 |
| 2022 | $14,799 | $1,646,800 | $338,360 | $1,308,440 |
| 2021 | $15,429 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $15,429 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $16,102 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $16,085 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $16,085 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $16,085 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $15,398 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,149,100 | $580,244 | $568,856 |
| 2012 | -- | $148,960 | $39,662 | $109,298 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2016
Bob Merritt
RE/MAX
(215) 327-1234
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002803512
APN: 092120500
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