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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,712 sqft$142/sqft
1228 Marlyn Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151
TownhouseProperty Type
1,276 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$142/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

NOW OFFERING a $5,000 Buyer Credit Towards Closing Costs for an Acceptable Offer By 1/31/2023! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhome nestled on a serene tree-lined street in the heart of the Overbrook Neighborhood in Philadelphia. This home has been tastefully updated, boasting fresh flooring and paint throughout, making it a delightful, move-in ready space for you and your family. As you enter the home, you're greeted by a spacious and luminous first floor, featuring a beautifully...NOW OFFERING a $5,000 Buyer Credit Towards Closing Costs for an Acceptable Offer By 1/31/2023! Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhome nestled on a serene tree-lined street in the heart of the Overbrook Neighborhood in Philadelphia. This home has been tastefully updated, boasting fresh flooring and paint throughout, making it a delightful, move-in ready space for you and your family. As you enter the home, you're greeted by a spacious and luminous first floor, featuring a beautifully remodeled kitchen. The kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with elegant white shaker cabinets, sleek stainless-steel appliances, and pristine white granite countertops complemented by a stylish white tile backsplash. Venturing to the second floor, you'll discover two generously sized guest bedrooms, as well as a primary bedroom flooded with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The primary bedroom also features a large closet, offering ample storage space for your belongings. Adjacent to the bedrooms, an updated bathroom awaits in the hall, ensuring both style and convenience. The lower level of this home is finished and features a separate laundry room and powder room. This finished space is perfect place to wathch sports, craft or play space. Additionally, the property includes a convenient one-car garage located at the back, adding a touch of practicality to your everyday life. Beyond the charms of this home, its location is truly unbeatable. Enjoy the ease of access to downtown Philadelphia, the scenic Schuylkill River Drives, bustling City Avenue shopping areas, the prestigious Main Line, and the esteemed St. Joseph's University. Whether you're commuting to work, exploring the city, or simply running errands, you'll find everything within reach. This residence offers not just a home, but a lifestyle – one of convenience, comfort, and contemporary elegance. It's a place where you can simply drop your bags and start enjoying all that Philadelphia has to offer. Don't miss the opportunity to make this house your home. Schedule a viewing today and envision your future in this delightful abode!
  • Listed by: Christopher J Carr 855.885.4663 support@simplechoicerealty.com • HomeZu
Listing closed: 03/01/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2286180

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$248,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

93.8%

Philadelphia, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 1228 Marlyn Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,453 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 344289900
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: OVERBROOK
  • Subdivision: OVERBROOK (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,262.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 450.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 450.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,276 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19151 (19151)
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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $175,300
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $140,240
  • City Town Tax: $1,107
  • Land Assessed Value: $35,060
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 221
  • School Tax: $1,346
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $7,260
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,712.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 81.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Road Frontage Length: 16.00
  • Parcel ID: 1100001
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.SimpleChoiceRealty.com

Property History for 1228 Marlyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2286180

$242,900
Feb 22, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1528169482

$242,900

+166.5% / yr

Feb 1, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2286180

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2286180

$242,900
02/22/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1528169482

$242,900

+166.5% / yr

02/01/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2286180

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

Public Records for 1228 Marlyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,780Additions$195,120Total$243,900
Tax Record2026$1,443 ($120 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,262 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,262 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,276 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN34-4289900

Schools near 1228 Marlyn Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School
PublicK to 8

Overbrook High School
Public9 to 12

Overbrook Education Center
PublicK to 8

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1228 Marlyn Road, Philadelphia, PA 19151
$242,900
3
1,712
1,276
$69,500
3
1,275
$59,000
3
1,222
$6,000
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