NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8638 Forrest Ave Philadelphia, PA 19150

Cedarbrook Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $215,000 - $310,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2017

Last sale price $175,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,680/month

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2017

Beautifully updated home on a very desirable block in East Mount Airy. Just unpack your bags and move right in. Owner is a licensed PA Realtor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Brennan

Walter Studley Real Estate Sales Corp Listed on: 02/20/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Evelyn Belcher

BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill License #RS305040

BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16x102

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • AirLite
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mt Airy Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 502215200

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,891

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Beautifully updated home on a very desirable block in East Mount Airy. Just unpack your bags and move right in. Owner is a licensed PA Realtor.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1152
  • Net Sq Ft: 1152.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8638

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 114835.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20265.00
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16X102
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1640.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1244203
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1891.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 502215200
  • Tax Lot: 148
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 03/30/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Fontaine Clark Geraldine
Bought by
Knox Pearl
Current Estimated Value
$257,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2017
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Brennan James M
Bought by
Fontaine Clark Geraldine
Seller's Agent
James Brennan
Walter Studley Real Estate Sales Corp
Buyer's Agent
Evelyn Belcher
BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%
Original Mortgage
$157,500
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Matthews Ronald
Bought by
Brennan James M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2013
Sold by
Matthews Helen R
Bought by
Matthews Helen R and Matthews Ronald K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1977
Bought by
Helen Helen R and Helen W
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
Knox Pearl $214,000 Interstate Abstract
Fontaine Clark Geraldine $175,000 Springfield Abstract Inc
Brennan James M $75,000 None Available
Matthews Helen R -- None Available
Helen Helen R $23,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Knox Pearl $176,000
Previous Owner Fontaine Clark Geraldine $157,500
Previous Owner Brennan James M $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Sold $175,000 -2.7% $152 / Sq Ft
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2017 02/20/17 For Sale $179,900 -- $156 / 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 $3,673 $306,600 $61,320 $245,280
2024 $3,673 $306,600 $61,320 $245,280
2023 $3,673 $262,400 $52,480 $209,920
2022 $1,772 $217,400 $52,480 $164,920
2021 $2,402 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,402 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,507 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,891 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,891 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,471 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,408 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $135,100 $24,436 $110,664
2012 -- $16,512 $2,321 $14,191
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    James Brennan

    Walter Studley Real Estate Sales Corp

    (215) 990-4137

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    James Brennan
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  • Evelyn Belcher

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Evelyn Belcher

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 505-1425

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Evelyn Belcher
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003224829

Bright MLS

APN: 502215200

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19150 Cedarbrook

8638 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 8638 Forrest Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150 since 20 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $257,950, approximately $223 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 8638 Forrest Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Mccloskey John F School, Martin Luther King High School, and Renaissance Charter School.

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