NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 E Garfield St Philadelphia, PA 19144

East Germantown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $91,000 - $137,164

3 Beds
1 Bath
998 Sq Ft
$118/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2015

Last sale price $40,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 229% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $807/month

212 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2015

Priced to Sell, In need of TLC

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie King

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #AB049353L Listed on: 10/06/2014

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Irene Lewis

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell License #RS321638

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $811

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 763 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14x53

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 998 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 177
  • Assessor Parcel Number 121041200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$811

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Remarks Public: Priced to Sell, In need of TLC
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 998
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 998
  • Net Sq Ft: 998.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 39.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 998
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 78

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 56608.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 3892.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 14X53
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 763.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 946150
  • Tax Annual Amount: 811.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 121041200
  • Tax Lot: 177
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 06/08/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2014
Closed on
Jun 3, 2015
Sold by
Thomton Tracy
Bought by
Lewis Timothy
Seller's Agent
Debbie King
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Irene Lewis
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell
List Price
$39,900
Sold Price
$40,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.25%
Current Estimated Value
$131,661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2000
Sold by
Greater Germantown Hsng Development Corp
Bought by
Thornton Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,800
Interest Rate
8.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1998
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Greater Germantown Hsg Dev Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1997
Sold by
Mondrian Mtg Corp
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Bradsher Iry L and Bradsher Jacqueline
Bought by
Mondrian Mtg Corp
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
Lewis Timothy $40,000 Title Services
Thornton Tracy $40,000 --
Greater Germantown Hsg Dev Corp $7,000 --
Hud -- --
Mondrian Mtg Corp $13,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thornton Tracy $38,800
Closed Thornton Tracy $41,311
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Sold $40,000 +0.3% $40 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 For Sale $39,900 -- $40 / 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 $1,033 $108,600 $21,720 $86,880
2024 $1,033 $108,600 $21,720 $86,880
2023 $1,033 $73,800 $14,700 $59,100
2022 $689 $73,800 $14,700 $59,100
2021 $689 $0 $0 $0
2020 $689 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,312 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,127 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,127 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,127 $0 $0 $0
2015 $811 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $60,500 $3,892 $56,608
2012 -- $5,952 $927 $5,025
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie King

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Debbie King

    Long & Foster

    (610) 563-0630

    22 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Irene Lewis

    HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Blue Bell

    (610) 256-6269

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003109604

Bright MLS

APN: 121041200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19144 East Germantown

78 E Garfield St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 78 E Garfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 since 06 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $117,791, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 78 E Garfield St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King High School, John Wister Elementary School, and The DePaul Catholic School.

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