
838 N 27th St Philadelphia, PA 19130
Fairmount NeighborhoodHighlights
- Straight Thru Architecture
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of March 2024Welcome to this wonderful 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath home located in the Art Museum Area of Philadelphia. Enter into the Living Room with high ceilings, updated wood flooring, and original woodwork & fireplace mantel; adding a touch of nostalgia to the space. The adjoining Dining Room has the same wood flooring & dramatic chandelier, and offers plenty of natural light through the double windows. Truly a perfect place to entertain family and friends. Continue to the eat-in Kitchen with convenient laundry/full bath combo that completes the first level. Head upstairs to find 3 Bedrooms with ample closet space and a Full Hall Bath w/ vanity and shower/tub combo. Continue one more flight up to find the Primary Bedroom with adjoining 5th bedroom; a wonderful space with endless possibilities. A small rear patio with lots of potential provides a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Conveniently located to public transportation and to all of the wonderful attractions of this historic neighborhood, this beauty won’t last long!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Main Line License #RS333483 Listed on: 03/25/2023

Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,400
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 960 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 60.00
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1,812 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Schools
- Morris Robert Elementary School
- Franklin Benjamin High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Art Museum Area Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 126
- Assessor Parcel Number 151310600
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $775,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Deed | $400,000 | Go Abstract Services | |
Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $542,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $58,400 | Credit Line Revolving |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
03/29/2024 03/29/24 | Sold | $775,000 | -3.0% | $428 / Sq Ft |
01/13/2024 01/13/24 | For Sale | $799,000 | +99.8% | $441 / Sq Ft |
05/30/2023 05/30/23 | Sold | $400,000 | -20.0% | $221 / Sq Ft |
05/03/2023 05/03/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/25/2023 03/25/23 | For Sale | $500,000 | -- | $276 / Sq Ft |
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 | $4,401 | $770,000 | $154,000 | $616,000 |
2024 | $4,401 | $666,700 | $133,340 | $533,360 |
2023 | $4,401 | $504,900 | $100,980 | $403,920 |
2022 | $4,401 | $314,400 | $100,980 | $213,420 |
2021 | $4,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2020 | $4,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2019 | $4,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2018 | $4,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $4,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $3,277 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $3,277 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | -- | $422,800 | $53,088 | $369,712 |
2012 | -- | $33,536 | $13,701 | $19,835 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Joe Loonstyn
Scope Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.
(267) 252-0223
26 in this area
39 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Michael McCann
KW Empower
(215) 778-0901
94 in this area
1,829 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Kevin McGettigan
OFC Realty
(856) 347-0434
7 in this area
81 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Maryfrances Ferrante
Keller Williams Main Line
(215) 287-8589
2 in this area
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAPH2217084

APN: 151310600
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