NOT LISTED FOR SALE

845 Herschel Rd Philadelphia, PA 19116

Somerton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $364,518 - $426,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,433 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2018

Last sale price $312,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,575/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.17 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of February 2018

Beautifully updated stone-front rancher situated on a tree lined block on one of the most desirable streets in Old Somerton. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and find it hard to believe you are still within the city limits. Enter through the covered porch to find exposed hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace & several windows that provide an array of natural light and leads to the formal dining room with chair rail and beautiful chandelier. Continue to find an eat-in-kitchen with ceramic tile floors, an abundance of solid wood cabinets & counter space and new appliances including built-in dishwasher & stainless steel refrigerator that is included. The remainder of the main level hosts 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and adequate closet space, an updated hall bathroom with new vanity & ceramic tiled floors, powder room off the kitchen and interior access to the 2-car garage with electric opener. The lower level is a fully finished basement with wall-to-wall carpeting & recessed lighting that is used as a family room & office area and also hosts the separate laundry room with washer & dryer that are included. Additional features are a spacious yard, new roof (2013), new windows (2015/2017), exterior painted in 2016, updated electric, laundry chute and driveway that provides off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Convenient access to Somerton train station, shopping, schools, route-1 and I-95. Truly a great home in one of the most desirable sections of the city that certainly will not disappoint.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Cirillo

Better Homes Realty Group License #0343522 Listed on: 11/17/2017

Better Homes Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Ms. Connie J Scollon

Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville License #RS305814

Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,575 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x101
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RSD1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,433 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Drainage System
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Watson Comly Elementary School
  • Baldi Middle School
  • George Washington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Somerton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 32
  • Assessor Parcel Number 583071600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,190

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Beautifully updated stone-front rancher situated on a tree lined block on one of the most desirable streets in Old Somerton. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and find it hard to believe you are still within the city limits. Enter through the covered porch to find exposed hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace & several windows that provide an array of natural light and leads to the formal dining room with chair rail and beautiful chandelier. Continue to find an eat-in-kitchen with ceramic tile floors, an abundance of solid wood cabinets & counter space and new appliances including built-in dishwasher & stainless steel refrigerator that is included. The remainder of the main level hosts 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and adequate closet space, an updated hall bathroom with new vanity & ceramic tiled floors, powder room off the kitchen and interior access to the 2-car garage with electric opener. The lower level is a fully finished basement with wall-to-wall carpeting & recessed lighting that is used as a family room & office area and also hosts the separate laundry room with washer & dryer that are included. Additional features are a spacious yard, new roof (2013), new windows (2015/2017), exterior painted in 2016, updated electric, laundry chute and driveway that provides off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Convenient access to Somerton train station, shopping, schools, route-1 and I-95. Truly a great home in one of the most desirable sections of the city that certainly will not disappoint.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Drainage System, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1433
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1433
  • Net Sq Ft: 1433.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 226.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1433
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 845

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • Elementary School: WATSON COMLY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: BALDI
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: WATSON COMLY SCHOOL
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 159530.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 68370.00
  • Land Use Code: B36
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X101
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7575.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RSD1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1315029
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3190.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 583071600
  • Tax Lot: 32
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 02/01/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2017
Closed on
Feb 1, 2018
Sold by
Dufner Kristofor and Dufner Danielle
Bought by
Martinez Patrick and Martinez Mariah
Seller's Agent
Mike Cirillo
Better Homes Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ms. Connie J Scollon
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,000
7.59%
Current Estimated Value
$406,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2012
Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Widman Mary Kay and Mclauglin Janet G
Bought by
Dufner Kristofor and Dufner Danielle
Seller's Agent
Sandra McCulley
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
CRAIG BERBERICH
Keller Williams Philadelphia
List Price
$263,000
Sold Price
$263,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$256,332
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Martinez Patrick $313,000 None Available
Dufner Kristofor $263,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martinez Mariah D $262,000
Closed Martinez Patrick $25,000
Closed Martinez Patrick $244,000
Previous Owner Dufner Kristofor $256,332
Previous Owner Guenzel Richard G $99,347
Previous Owner Guenzel Richard G $61,368
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Sold $312,000 -4.0% $218 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Price Changed $325,000 +12.1% $227 / Sq Ft
11/19/2017 11/19/17 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2017 11/17/17 For Sale $290,000 +10.3% $202 / Sq Ft
04/26/2012 04/26/12 Sold $263,000 0.0% $184 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 For Sale $263,000 -0.8% $184 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2012 01/25/12 For Sale $265,000 -- $185 / 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 $4,295 $354,900 $70,980 $283,920
2024 $4,295 $354,900 $70,980 $283,920
2023 $4,295 $306,800 $61,360 $245,440
2022 $3,665 $261,800 $61,360 $200,440
2021 $3,600 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,600 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,448 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,190 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,190 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,770 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,652 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $227,900 $126,729 $101,171
2012 -- $32,896 $12,926 $19,970
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Cirillo

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mike Cirillo

    Better Homes Realty Group

    (215) 601-9988

    5 in this area

    361 Total Sales

    Mike Cirillo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ms. Connie J Scollon

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

    (267) 408-0727

    7 Total Sales

    Ms. Connie J Scollon
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  • Sandra McCulley

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sandra McCulley

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 368-6641

    76 Total Sales

    Sandra McCulley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    CRAIG BERBERICH

    Keller Williams Philadelphia

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004159141

Bright MLS

APN: 583071600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19116 Somerton

845 Herschel Rd, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 845 Herschel Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116 since 17 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $406,880, approximately $283 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 845 Herschel Rd is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Watson Comly School, CCA Baldi Middle School, and George Washington High School.

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