Seller's Agent in 2018
Brooke Grohol
Compass RE
(610) 357-6939
5 in this area
162 Total Sales
917 Penn Ave Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Estimated Value: $388,821 - $415,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,824
Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- No HOA
- Patio
- 1 Fireplace
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of February 2018Welcome Home! Walk onto the covered front porch and into this expanded turn-key 3 bedroom 1.5 bath stone colonial with a finished basement and so many updates. The entire house from top to bottom has been freshly painted. Beautiful newly refinished hardwood floors throughout the first floor... Living Room with Brick Fireplace, Dining Room, and Family Room that could also be used as an office or 4th bedroom. You are going to fall in love with the totally renovated Eat-in Kitchen, and there is also a 1st Floor Powder Room. On the second floor you will find 3 large bedrooms with generous sized closets and a nice sized hall bath. Stairways, 2nd floor and fully finished basement have brand new wall-to-wall carpeting. There is a fenced in backyard, rear patio and private driveway. To top it off, other updates include newer Electrical (2017), Heater and Central Air (2017) and Water Heater (2017). Roof, Siding and Chimney Liner all 6 Years Young! Most important, the Taxes were appealed and have been lowered to $5,704 as of January 2018!!!! You don't want to miss this inviting home waiting for you this new year.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 357-6939 brooke.grohol@compass.com Compass RE License #AB068662 Listed on: 01/02/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
(215) 791-9794 alexander.bradford@mendezhomes.net Mendez Homes and Investments License #RS341595
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 5,358 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 58x100
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in good condition
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,824 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1.5 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- 3 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- Drexel Hill Middle School
- Upper Darby Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Drexel Hill Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 577-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-08-02359-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 2, 2018
Closed on
Feb 5, 2018
Sold by
Buck Edward J and Buck Sara
Bought by
Bradford Sonia
Seller's Agent
Brooke Grohol
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Bradford
Mendez Homes and Investments
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$227,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.26%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$172,205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$181,600
Outstanding Balance
$153,644
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,561
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 31, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Urso Jon M and Urso Angela M
Bought by
Buck Sara and Buck Edward J
Seller's Agent
John Jam
KW Greater West Chester
Buyer's Agent
Janis Whittaker
KW Empower
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%
Original Mortgage
$181,800
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Urso Phyllis R
Bought by
Urso Jon M and Urso Angela M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Sonia | $227,000 | Allstate Abstract Inc | |
| Buck Sara | $202,000 | None Available | |
| Urso Jon M | $214,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Bradford Sonia | $181,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Buck Sara | $181,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Urso Jon M | $171,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2018 02/06/18 | Sold | $227,000 | -1.3% | $124 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/04/2018 01/04/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/02/2018 01/02/18 | For Sale | $229,900 | +13.8% | $126 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/23/2012 07/23/12 | Sold | $202,000 | +1.1% | $129 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/21/2012 06/21/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/04/2012 06/04/12 | Price Changed | $199,900 | -4.4% | $128 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/31/2012 03/31/12 | For Sale | $209,000 | -- | $134 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
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 | $8,646 | $204,430 | $54,880 | $149,550 |
| 2024 | $8,646 | $204,430 | $54,880 | $149,550 |
| 2023 | $8,564 | $204,430 | $54,880 | $149,550 |
| 2022 | $8,334 | $204,430 | $54,880 | $149,550 |
| 2021 | $11,237 | $204,430 | $54,880 | $149,550 |
| 2020 | $5,928 | $91,650 | $51,250 | $40,400 |
| 2019 | $5,824 | $91,650 | $51,250 | $40,400 |
| 2018 | $5,757 | $91,650 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $8,400 | $137,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $753 | $137,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $769 | $137,290 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $753 | $137,290 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Brooke Grohol
-
Alexander Bradford
A
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Alexander Bradford
Mendez Homes and Investments
(215) 791-9794
6 Total Sales
-
John Jam
Seller's Agent in 2012
John Jam
KW Greater West Chester
(610) 316-9623
2 in this area
106 Total Sales
-
Janis Whittaker
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Janis Whittaker
KW Empower
(610) 308-6576
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1004391107
APN: 16-08-02359-00
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