NOT LISTED FOR SALE

938 W Porter St Philadelphia, PA 19148

South Philadelphia East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $257,000 - $308,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2020

Last sale price $250,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,920/month

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2020

Welcome to this lovely extra spacious 3 bed 1 1/2 bath home with central air in Lower Moyamensing. Enter the front door into the expansive living room done nicely with hardwood floors. Along the way to the kitchen you will appreciate the formal dining room that boasts a real wood burning fireplace with sleek tile flooring that makes its way throughout the kitchen, speaking of which has abundant cabinet space and a dishwasher / trash compactor for your convenience. Just off the kitchen is the yard which is huge enough to host parties or barbeques. The basement is semi finished with an extra kitchen and a 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor boasts 3 gigantic bedrooms all with ample closet space and nicely done with natural oak hardwood floors, also on this floor is a full tile bath with a stand up shower and a jacuzzi tub great for relaxing after a hard days work. If you are looking for space this house it for you. Close to all public transportation, and shopping this location can't be beat. Come and take a peek!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Russo

(215) 327-4237 russo1238@msn.com KW Empower Listed on: 07/09/2020

KW Empower

Last Buyer's Agent

Jien Fung

(267) 879-2641 philahouses@yahoo.com Mercury Real Estate Group License #RS292731

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 80.00

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lower Moyamensing Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 185
  • Assessor Parcel Number 393353400

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,112

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this lovely extra spacious 3 bed 1 1/2 bath home with central air in Lower Moyamensing. Enter the front door into the expansive living room done nicely with hardwood floors. Along the way to the kitchen you will appreciate the formal dining room that boasts a real wood burning fireplace with sleek tile flooring that makes its way throughout the kitchen, speaking of which has abundant cabinet space and a dishwasher / trash compactor for your convenience. Just off the kitchen is the yard which is huge enough to host parties or barbeques. The basement is semi finished with an extra kitchen and a 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor boasts 3 gigantic bedrooms all with ample closet space and nicely done with natural oak hardwood floors, also on this floor is a full tile bath with a stand up shower and a jacuzzi tub great for relaxing after a hard days work. If you are looking for space this house it for you. Close to all public transportation, and shopping this location can't be beat. Come and take a peek!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 1404
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1404
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 938

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level 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, 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 Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 184287.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38013.00
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 80.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1200.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1146558
  • School Tax: 1707.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3112.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 393353400
  • Tax Lot: 185
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/20/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Rudi Ralph and Rudi Concetta
Bought by
Yang Chao Mei and Zhang Sonia Xin
Seller's Agent
Chris Russo
KW Empower
Buyer's Agent
Jien Fung
Mercury Real Estate Group
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,900
-28.55%
Current Estimated Value
$292,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1975
Bought by
Ralph Rudi and Ralph Concetta
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
Yang Chao Mei $250,000 Mercury Land Transfer
Ralph Rudi -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $250,000 -10.4% $178 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Price Changed $279,000 -7.0% $199 / Sq Ft
09/08/2020 09/08/20 Price Changed $299,900 -7.7% $214 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Price Changed $325,000 -7.1% $231 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $349,900 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Under Contract -- -- --
06/23/2017 06/23/17 For Rent $1,600 -- --
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 $4,450 $285,400 $57,080 $228,320
2024 $4,450 $285,400 $57,080 $228,320
2023 $4,450 $317,900 $63,580 $254,320
2022 $3,112 $272,900 $63,580 $209,320
2021 $3,112 $0 $0 $0
2020 $3,112 $0 $0 $0
2019 $2,872 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,887 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,887 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,887 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,812 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $135,200 $19,560 $115,640
2012 -- $12,448 $2,104 $10,344
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Russo

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Chris Russo

    KW Empower

    (215) 327-4237

    18 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Chris Russo
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  • Jien Fung

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jien Fung

    Mercury Real Estate Group

    (267) 879-2641

    7 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Jien Fung
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  • Robert Travers

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Robert Travers

    Long & Foster

    (267) 257-4051

    48 Total Sales

    Robert Travers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michael Kukowski

    Keller Williams Prime Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH913386

Bright MLS

APN: 393353400

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia 19148 South Philadelphia East

938 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA

This home is located at 938 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 since 09 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $292,003, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 938 W Porter St is a home located in Philadelphia County with nearby schools including South Philadelphia High School, Fell D Newlin School, and Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School.

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