1221 Vernon Road

Closed 12/14/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$240,000

3 beds2 baths1,938 sqft$124/sqft

1221 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,497 sq ftLot Size

1950Year Built

$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Looking for a Single Home on a Corner Lot? This Spectacular Home Is It! From the serene setting of the front porch and beautifully landscaped yard, enter the spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace. Next enjoy relaxing family dinners in the separate dining room with large bow window letting in plenty of natural sunlight. The updated kitchen offers a small eat-in area and all modern stainless steel appliances. Upstairs are 3 very large bedrooms along with hall bathroom containing a tub plus...Looking for a Single Home on a Corner Lot? This Spectacular Home Is It! From the serene setting of the front porch and beautifully landscaped yard, enter the spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace. Next enjoy relaxing family dinners in the separate dining room with large bow window letting in plenty of natural sunlight. The updated kitchen offers a small eat-in area and all modern stainless steel appliances. Upstairs are 3 very large bedrooms along with hall bathroom containing a tub plus separate stall shower. The full finished basement has a built-in wet bar, second bathroom with stall shower and separate laundry area. Walk outside to the huge backyard, with mature plantings, that is ideal for entertaining friends and family. There is a 1-car garage and plenty of off-street parking. Hardwood floors throughout the house, security system, landscaped yards, fenced-in backyard and more. This lovely home was once owned by Carl Singley, Dean of Temple Law School and still exhibits and atmosphere of warmth, charm and love. Easy access to shopping malls, transportation, restaurants and 309 Highway.

Listed by: Marie Pogue 267.421.1121 marie.pogue@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Listing closed: 12/14/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1007541950

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Property Information for 1221 Vernon Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,611 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 502410000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: RUGBY
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 6
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,938.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,497 SF

Location

School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District County ID: 300200397108

County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19150 (19150)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $258,000

Improvement Assessed Value: $219,300
Land Assessed Value: $38,700
Land Use Code: D30
Zoning: RSA3
Tax Lot: 89

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,938.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,938.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/7183/5453/301271835453_512_384_WM_EvqsMsoMdWUyya1k.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 49X152
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 1246097

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone
Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 1221 Vernon Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 14, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #636756469	$240,000	—
Dec 14, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1007541950	$240,000	—
Oct 15, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1007541950		—
Sep 28, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007541950	$240,000	—
Nov 1, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH278268	$159,000	—
Oct 11, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH278268		—
Sep 28, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH278268	$148,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/14/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #636756469	$240,000
12/14/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1007541950	$240,000
10/15/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1007541950	—
09/28/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007541950	$240,000
11/01/2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH278268	$159,000
10/11/2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH278268	—
09/28/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH278268	$148,000

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

Public Records for 1221 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$78,780Additions$315,120Total$393,900

Tax Record2026$4,323 ($360 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,938 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,497 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN50-2410000

Schools near 1221 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Edmonds Franklin S School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.2 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.3 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.5 mi
9/10	Central High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.5 mi
NR	Sojourner Truth S.D.A. School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	St Raymond Of Penafort School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Edmonds Franklin S School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.5 mi
9/10	Central High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	Sojourner Truth S.D.A. School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	St Raymond Of Penafort School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1221 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$240,000	3	2	1,938	7,497
1223 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$60,000	3	2	–	754,600
1225 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	1	1,704	7,597
8005 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	–	1,942	7,373
1227 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$120,000	3	2	7,657	7,657
7977 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$160,000	–	–	1,584	2,870
8006 Rugby Street, Unit 8, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	–	2,452	9,830
1201 Vernon Road, Unit 17, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	–	–	6,266	19,552
7975 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$142,000	3	2	1,172	1,862
8004 Gilbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$80,000	–	–	–	7,405
8004 Gilbert Street, Unit 6, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$80,000	–	–	–	7,373
7976 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$175,000	–	–	1,584	3,217
7973 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$155,000	3	2	1,172	1,830
7974 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	2	1,172	2,032
7971 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	$136,900	3	2	1,172	1,862
8009 Rugby Street, Philadelphia, PA 19150	–	3	–	2,086	7,373

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