Last Sold Price
3 beds1,260 sqft$159/sqft
1008 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Description

Newly renovated contemporary house with brand new hardwood floors throughout. First floor: spacious living room with tall ceilings and a nice half bath with pedestal sink. Brand new kitchen with recessed lighting, custom self-closing cherry cabinets topped with granite countertop. Beautiful mosiac tiles and stainless steel appliances finishes the look. Good size backyard freshly cemented. Large finished basement with laundry hookups in the nicely fitted utility room. Second fl: Two great size bedrooms...Newly renovated contemporary house with brand new hardwood floors throughout. First floor: spacious living room with tall ceilings and a nice half bath with pedestal sink. Brand new kitchen with recessed lighting, custom self-closing cherry cabinets topped with granite countertop. Beautiful mosiac tiles and stainless steel appliances finishes the look. Good size backyard freshly cemented. Large finished basement with laundry hookups in the nicely fitted utility room. Second fl: Two great size bedrooms with huge closet space in each. Lovely contemporary bathroom with fresh subway tiles. Nice deep linen closet. Third floor: Spacious master suite with a grand master bathroom. Huge bathroom with double vanity sink, stand up shower, and a Jacuzzi! Goregous master bedroom with a large walk in closet! There's also a beautiful deck on the third floor overseeing the skyline views. Make your appointments!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/07/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda Cheng • Anchor Real Estate - South Philadelphia
    P: (215) 725-2886 lcheng1268@yahoo.com

Property Details for 1008 South 5th Street

Status
MLS #
1004993940
Days on Market
38
Taxes
$294 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1915
Lot Size
0.01 AC / 623 SF
Tax ID Number
021422800
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
PHILADELPHIA (SOUTH)
Subdivision
PHILADELPHIA (SOUTH) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
CARPENTER
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,260.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

94

Sale-to-list ratio

89.8%

Philadelphia, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Anchor Real Estate - South Philadelphia

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Building Information for 1008 South 5th Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.01 AC / 623 SF

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Property Information for 1008 South 5th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19147 (19147)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,584
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $1,932
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: R10
  • Tax Lot: 366
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,260.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15X50
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 884900
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1008 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #305562200

$200,000

+127.3% / yr

Mar 7, 2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004993940

$200,000
Jan 26, 2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004993940

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #305562200

$200,000

+127.3% / yr

03/07/2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004993940

$200,000
01/26/2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004993940

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1008 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$103,460Additions$413,840Total$517,300
Tax Record2026$7,136 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtStories3Lot Size623 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN02-1422800

Schools near 1008 South 5th Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Nebinger George W School
PublicPK to 8

Furness Horace High School
Public9 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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