$253,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

749 Fern St Darby, PA 19023

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,237 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • 2-minute walk to 9Th Street And Summit Avenue
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 5-minute walk to Powell Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Move-in ready!! Newly renovated with great open floor plan! 3 full levels of living space. Many upgrades. All new electric. Central Air! New windows throughout. New flooring throughout. New kitchen with beautiful quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. Both bathrooms are brand new. Full finished basement with bedroom and half bath, laundry hookups, and extra storage space. Full garage and separate backyard and driveway! Schedule your showings! This property qualifies for the Pathway to Prosperity 10K Grant Program being offered by Prosperity mortgage as an initiative to increase homeownership among qualified applicants in Philadelphia. The program can provide buyers with up to $10,000 in financial assistance toward closing costs. Inquire with listing agent for more details. Agent has a financial interest in the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Forstik

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 03/30/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Damon King

Empower Real Estate, LLC License #RS-344844

Empower Real Estate, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 120.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,237 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 554-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-00-00876-11

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,684

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Move-in ready!! Newly renovated with great open floor plan! 3 full levels of living space. Many upgrades. All new electric. Central Air! New windows throughout. New flooring throughout. New kitchen with beautiful quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances and wine fridge. Both bathrooms are brand new. Full finished basement with bedroom and half bath, laundry hookups, and extra storage space. Full garage and separate backyard and driveway! Schedule your showings! This property qualifies for the Pathway to Prosperity 10K Grant Program being offered by Prosperity mortgage as an initiative to increase homeownership among qualified applicants in Philadelphia. The program can provide buyers with up to $10,000 in financial assistance toward closing costs. Inquire with listing agent for more details. Agent has a financial interest in the property.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1237
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1237
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 209.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1237
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 749

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: WILLIAM PENN
  • School District Key: 300200397351
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1665.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2684.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-00-00876-11
  • Tax Lot: 554-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/30/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILLIAM PENN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Delco Balboa Holdings Llc
Bought by
Conquest Jerry
Seller's Agent
Thomas Forstik
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Damon King
Empower Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$253,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.32%
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-68.26%
Original Mortgage
$202,400
Outstanding Balance
$202,226
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2018
Sold by
Fongsue Diana I
Bought by
Plumstead Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2006
Sold by
Boozer Ronald and Estate Of Oscar J & Louis L Bo
Bought by
Fongsue Diana I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,900
Interest Rate
9.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $253,000 None Listed On Document
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes $27,926 None Available
Deed $89,900 Nations Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $202,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $253,000 -2.3% $205 / Sq Ft
03/30/2025 03/30/25 For Sale $259,000 +110.6% $209 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $123,000 -5.3% $107 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $129,875 -- $113 / 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
2024 $2,685 $54,220 $13,980 $40,240
2023 $2,526 $54,220 $13,980 $40,240
2022 $2,457 $54,220 $13,980 $40,240
2021 $3,429 $54,220 $13,980 $40,240
2020 $3,804 $52,070 $13,260 $38,810
2019 $3,642 $52,070 $13,260 $38,810
2018 $3,598 $52,070 $0 $0
2017 $3,532 $52,070 $0 $0
2016 $292 $52,070 $0 $0
2015 $292 $52,070 $0 $0
2014 $292 $52,070 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2087010

Bright MLS

APN: 14-00-00876-11