NOT LISTED FOR SALE

859 Mercer St Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fishtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $266,000 - $320,539

3 Beds
1 Bath
920 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2020

Last sale price $205,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,914/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2020

Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom home in the heart of Fishtown! First floor has a separate living room and dining room area, a full kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a small mudroom leading to the rear yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a hall bathroom. A lot of original features including the wood trim and wood doors. Walking distance to all the new shops and restaurants that Fishtown has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Andrews

RE/MAX One Realty License #RS-271120-L Listed on: 03/04/2020

RE/MAX One Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Terpak

Compass RE License #344376

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 672 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 14.00 x 48.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 920 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fishtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 254
  • Assessor Parcel Number 181409800

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,728

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Great opportunity to own this 3 bedroom home in the heart of Fishtown! First floor has a separate living room and dining room area, a full kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a small mudroom leading to the rear yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and a hall bathroom. A lot of original features including the wood trim and wood doors. Walking distance to all the new shops and restaurants that Fishtown has to offer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 920
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 920
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 239.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 920
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 859

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 136430.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 58470.00
  • Land Use Code: O31
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 14.00 x 48.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 672.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 983055
  • School Tax: 1497.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2728.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 181409800
  • Tax Lot: 254
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 920
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/03/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Winczuk Susan
Bought by
Morse Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Ryan Andrews
RE/MAX One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Terpak
Compass RE
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.78%
Current Estimated Value
$301,135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,135
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Outstanding Balance
$173,459
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,776

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2000
Sold by
Loewer Jones Mary L
Bought by
Winczuk Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,285
Interest Rate
8.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1994
Sold by
Loewer George W and Loewer Mary L
Bought by
Loewer Mary L
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
Morse Jonathan $205,000 Brendan Abstract Company Inc
Winczuk Susan $40,500 --
Loewer Mary L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morse Jonathan $194,750
Previous Owner Winczuk Susan $80,000
Previous Owner Winczuk Susan $39,285
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Sold $205,000 -6.8% $223 / Sq Ft
06/10/2020 06/10/20 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 For Sale $219,900 +7.3% $239 / Sq Ft
04/05/2020 04/05/20 Off Market $205,000 -- --
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Price Changed $219,900 -4.4% $239 / Sq Ft
03/04/2020 03/04/20 For Sale $230,000 -- $250 / 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 $3,292 $293,600 $58,700 $234,900
2024 $3,292 $293,600 $58,700 $234,900
2023 $3,292 $235,200 $47,040 $188,160
2022 $2,728 $235,200 $47,040 $188,160
2021 $2,728 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,728 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,532 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,660 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,080 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,660 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,320 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $128,500 $11,222 $117,278
2012 -- $11,520 $634 $10,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Andrews

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ryan Andrews

    RE/MAX

    (215) 852-3780

    26 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Ryan Andrews
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  • Emily Terpak

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Emily Terpak

    Compass RE

    (609) 605-6507

    7 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Emily Terpak
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH878376

Bright MLS

APN: 181409800

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19125 Fishtown

859 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 859 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125 since 04 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $301,135, approximately $327 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 859 Mercer St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Adaire Alexander School, Penn Treaty School, and Holy Name of Jesus.

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