NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $713,000 - $1,083,000

8 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,590 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2018

Last sale price $583,700 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,714/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2018

Historic Brownstone "Birdwood Estate" circa 1840 on 1 acre lot steps away to the Delaware river. Lovingly and professionally restored. Huge foyer with 10' high double front doors and 3 story curving staircase. Grand Salon Recreation Room boasts 10' glass French door to front porch with 3 deep set huge windows. Front Parlor with 10' glass French door to covered porch. Elegant formal dining room with raised panel walls to 10', built in window seats. Butler's pantry with built in cabinets between kitchen & dining room. Powder room with clerestory window. Ultra Modern kitchen remodeled 2006 clerestory windows opens to huge laundry room and garden room to rear brick yard. 12' ceilings on first floor, 10' on 2nd, 8' on 3rd. Massive moldings & millwork throughout, glass knobs on doors, wood floors (except kitchen). iron fencing installed by Williamm Darlington blacksmith who's shop was on site. Roof replaced 2003. C/A & Bath installed on 3rd floor. Many original details are intact. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Bianchimano

RE/MAX 2000 Listed on: 04/03/2018

RE/MAX 2000

Co-Listed By

John Bianchimano

RE/MAX 2000

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Lyons

RE/MAX Access

RE/MAX Access

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1848

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 117x375
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,590 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Thomas Holme Elementary School
  • Austin Meehan Middle School
  • Abraham Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Torresdale Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number 652426700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,973

Year Built

Built in 1848

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Black Washer & Dryer
  • Inclusions: Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator,Freezer,Window Treats,Cfs
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1848
  • Remarks Public: Historic Brownstone "Birdwood Estate" circa 1840 on 1 acre lot steps away to the Delaware river. Lovingly and professionally restored. Huge foyer with 10' high double front doors and 3 story curving staircase. Grand Salon Recreation Room boasts 10' glass French door to front porch with 3 deep set huge windows. Front Parlor with 10' glass French door to covered porch. Elegant formal dining room with raised panel walls to 10', built in window seats. Butler's pantry with built in cabinets between kitchen & dining room. Powder room with clerestory window. Ultra Modern kitchen remodeled 2006 clerestory windows opens to huge laundry room and garden room to rear brick yard. 12' ceilings on first floor, 10' on 2nd, 8' on 3rd. Massive moldings & millwork throughout, glass knobs on doors, wood floors (except kitchen). iron fencing installed by Williamm Darlington blacksmith who's shop was on site. Roof replaced 2003. C/A & Bath installed on 3rd floor. Many original details are intact. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4590
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4590
  • Net Sq Ft: 4590.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 130.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4590
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 9520

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • 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
  • Elementary School: THOMAS HOLME SCHOOL
  • Middle School: AUSTIN MEEHAN
  • High School: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
  • School District Key: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: THOMAS HOLME SCHOOL
  • High School: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
  • Middle Or Junior School: AUSTIN MEEHAN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 27801.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 18567.00
  • Land Use Code: A50
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 117X375
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43935.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: New gas HVAC system, new electric, new ultra modern kitchen and bathrooms. Modern conveniences within an historical package.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1367025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5973.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 652426700
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/15/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Santucci Joseph J and Santucci Nadine
Bought by
Forkin Joseph and Forkin Heather
Seller's Agent
Joe Bianchimano
RE/MAX 2000
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Lyons
RE/MAX Access
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$583,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,200
-2.7%
Current Estimated Value
$918,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$334,409
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$350,220
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2014
Sold by
Devine Daniel and Crowley Nicole
Bought by
Santucci Joseph J and Santucci Nadine
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Forkin Joseph $583,700 None Available
Santucci Joseph J $20,000 Tohickon Abstract Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forkin Joseph $422,000
Closed Forkin Joseph $350,220
Previous Owner Santucci Joseph J $385,000
Previous Owner Devine Daniel $249,000
Previous Owner Devine Daniel $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Sold $583,700 -2.7% $127 / Sq Ft
06/03/2018 06/03/18 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2018 04/03/18 For Sale $599,900 -- $131 / 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 $8,259 $728,300 $145,660 $582,640
2024 $8,259 $728,300 $145,660 $582,640
2023 $8,259 $590,000 $118,000 $472,000
2022 $6,712 $545,000 $118,000 $427,000
2021 $7,342 $0 $0 $0
2020 $7,342 $0 $0 $0
2019 $7,030 $0 $0 $0
2018 $5,973 $0 $0 $0
2017 $5,973 $0 $0 $0
2016 $5,973 $0 $0 $0
2015 $5,316 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $426,700 $250,527 $176,173
2012 -- $46,368 $18,567 $27,801
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000336460

Bright MLS

APN: 652426700