NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8840 Manchester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19152

Pennypack Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $357,000 - $376,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2023

Last sale price $340,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,278/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Skylights
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

**OFFERS DUE BY 9PM ON TUESDAY APRIL 18**
It doesn't get much better than this, TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom 2.5 bath w/ central air & finished basement w/ bonus room! Brick twin w/ front driveway & garage has great curb appeal & landscaping including mini Japanese Red Maple & Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar. Awesome layout, foyer entrance w/ mirrored closet, beautiful plank hardwood flooring & crown molding thru-out the large living room & formal dining room. Gorgeous wide open kitchen featuring granite countertops & huge island, tons of attractive & timeless Cognac wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & 5 burner range w/ hood vent plus side-by-side refrigerator, recessed & pendant lighting, deep sink w/ gooseneck faucet, mosaic backsplash & ceramic tile flooring. Completing the 1st fl is a convenient & updated modern 1/2 bath. Newly finished basement adds even more living space & has wide plank laminate hardwood flooring, chair rail w/ box trim moldings, recessed lighting, and a great fully enclosed & heated BONUS ROOM. Finished laundry room leads to the inside access full garage. Six panel doors & replacement windows thru-out! 2nd fl has wide hallway w/ linen closet that leads to 3 good sized bedrooms all w/ ceiling fans & sliding door walk-in closets! Main bedroom suite w/ full bathroom including stand-up shower w/ glass door. Hall bath is also updated w/ gray vanity & matching cabinet mirror, tub/shower combo w/ ceramic tile surround & flooring. Perfect sized rear & side yard is fully fenced. Great location & area, minutes to everything including I-95 & Roosevelt Blvd . This home has been totally updated and well cared for, a great investment especially at this price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Dorsey

Opus Elite Real Estate License #2189962 Listed on: 04/14/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Gustavo Souza

RE/MAX Affiliates License #1969650

RE/MAX Affiliates

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,590

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 2,905 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 26.00 x 110.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • AirLite
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Pennypack Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 571275600

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,590

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Airlite
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave (all in as-is current condition)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: **OFFERS DUE BY 9PM ON TUESDAY APRIL 18** It doesn't get much better than this, TOTALLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom 2.5 bath w/ central air & finished basement w/ bonus room! Brick twin w/ front driveway & garage has great curb appeal & landscaping including mini Japanese Red Maple & Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar. Awesome layout, foyer entrance w/ mirrored closet, beautiful plank hardwood flooring & crown molding thru-out the large living room & formal dining room. Gorgeous wide open kitchen featuring granite countertops & huge island, tons of attractive & timeless Cognac wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & 5 burner range w/ hood vent plus side-by-side refrigerator, recessed & pendant lighting, deep sink w/ gooseneck faucet, mosaic backsplash & ceramic tile flooring. Completing the 1st fl is a convenient & updated modern 1/2 bath. Newly finished basement adds even more living space & has wide plank laminate hardwood flooring, chair rail w/ box trim moldings, recessed lighting, and a great fully enclosed & heated BONUS ROOM. Finished laundry room leads to the inside access full garage. Six panel doors & replacement windows thru-out! 2nd fl has wide hallway w/ linen closet that leads to 3 good sized bedrooms all w/ ceiling fans & sliding door walk-in closets! Main bedroom suite w/ full bathroom including stand-up shower w/ glass door. Hall bath is also updated w/ gray vanity & matching cabinet mirror, tub/shower combo w/ ceramic tile surround & flooring. Perfect sized rear & side yard is fully fenced. Great location & area, minutes to everything including I-95 & Roosevelt Blvd . This home has been totally updated and well cared for, a great investment especially at this price!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1536
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 227.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8840

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: K30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 26.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2905.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RSA3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1298911
  • School Tax: 1970.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3590.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 571275600
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/31/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2023
Closed on
May 31, 2023
Sold by
Thomas Dessy
Bought by
Silva Santos Gielington Da and Bernardes Rabelo Regina
Seller's Agent
Matthew Dorsey
Opus Elite Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gustavo Souza
RE/MAX Affiliates
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
6.28%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$363,317

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,317
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Outstanding Balance
$248,452
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,865

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2015
Closed on
Jan 12, 2016
Sold by
Rosebnbaum Dennis
Bought by
Thomas Dessy
Seller's Agent
ANDREW N. DROBONICK
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Lower Bucks
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Dorsey
Opus Elite Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$211,105
Interest Rate
3.5%
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
Silva Santos Gielington Da $340,000 None Listed On Document
Thomas Dessy $215,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Silva Santos Gielington Da $255,000
Previous Owner Thomas Dessy $211,105
Previous Owner Rosenbaum Dennis $185,300
Previous Owner Rosenbaum Dennis $180,000
Previous Owner Oconnor Katherine A $149,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Sold $340,000 -2.9% $221 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Price Changed $350,000 +9.4% $228 / Sq Ft
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Sale $319,900 +48.8% $208 / Sq Ft
01/12/2016 01/12/16 Sold $215,000 -2.3% $140 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Price Changed $220,000 +4.8% $143 / Sq Ft
11/11/2015 11/11/15 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Price Changed $210,000 -2.3% $137 / Sq Ft
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Price Changed $214,900 -2.3% $140 / Sq Ft
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Price Changed $220,000 -2.2% $143 / Sq Ft
05/09/2015 05/09/15 For Sale $225,000 -- $146 / 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 $3,590 $318,800 $63,760 $255,040
2024 $3,590 $318,800 $63,760 $255,040
2023 $3,590 $256,500 $51,300 $205,200
2022 $2,284 $211,500 $51,300 $160,200
2021 $2,914 $0 $0 $0
2020 $2,914 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,744 $0 $0 $0
2018 $2,578 $0 $0 $0
2017 $2,578 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,158 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,066 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $184,200 $63,041 $121,159
2012 -- $24,032 $3,446 $20,586
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Dorsey

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Matthew Dorsey

    Opus Elite Real Estate

    (215) 520-5086

    1 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Matthew Dorsey
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  • Gustavo Souza

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Gustavo Souza

    RE/MAX

    (215) 266-0246

    6 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Gustavo Souza
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    ANDREW N. DROBONICK

    Century 21 Advantage Gold-Lower Bucks

    (267) 784-5526

    19 Total Sales

    ANDREW N. DROBONICK
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2224226

Bright MLS

APN: 571275600

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19152 Pennypack

8840 Manchester Ave, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 8840 Manchester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152 since 14 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $363,317, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 8840 Manchester Ave is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including Lincoln High School, Robert B. Pollock School, and Meehan Austin Middle School.

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