Last Sold Price
1,320 sqft$129/sqft
1608 Murdoch Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150

Description

Great Investment Property - OR - Make This Your Home - This Duplex has had long term tenant histories - Separate Utilities for 1st and 2nd Floors - Additional separate electric meter for Outside, Hallway and Basement Lights Paid by Owner approximately $ 35 per month - Both the building and units have been well maintained - First Floor with One Bedroom Living Room Kitchen and Bathroom - Second Floor Two Bedrooms Living Room Kitchen and Bathroom - Two Car Garage with inside access to Basement Utility...Great Investment Property - OR - Make This Your Home - This Duplex has had long term tenant histories - Separate Utilities for 1st and 2nd Floors - Additional separate electric meter for Outside, Hallway and Basement Lights Paid by Owner approximately $ 35 per month - Both the building and units have been well maintained - First Floor with One Bedroom Living Room Kitchen and Bathroom - Second Floor Two Bedrooms Living Room Kitchen and Bathroom - Two Car Garage with inside access to Basement Utility Room / Laundry Room with Two Sets of washer and dryer Hook Ups - Roof 7/1994 - Windows 1994 - Garage Doors 1995 - Aluminum Capping and Door 1997 - Cement work 1996 and 2007 - Fencing 1995 - Front & Side Yards - Additional Updates - Priced to Sell!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/27/2007 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Adair Robbins • Long and Foster-Springhouse
    P: (215) 591-5694 adair@lnf.com

Property Details for 1608 Murdoch Road

Status
MLS #
PAPH111990
Days on Market
32
Taxes
$1,484 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.05 AC / 2,163 SF
Tax ID Number
501503700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Other
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
MT AIRY (EAST)
Subdivision
MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
CHELTENHAM AVE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,320.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$175,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

86.5%

[Philadelphia, PA]

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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 1608 Murdoch Road

Stories-Residences-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,163 SF

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Property Information for 1608 Murdoch Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19150 (19150)
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: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $17,952
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $15,596
  • Land Assessed Value: $2,356
  • Land Use Code: W30
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 69
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Insurance Expense: $1,026
  • Maintenance Expense: $185
  • Water Sewer Expense: $480
  • Electric Expense: $420
  • Annual Gross Expense: $3,595
Financial Information
  • Gross Income: $14,400
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,320.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,320.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 30X72
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1242205
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 1608 Murdoch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240476602

$170,000
Jul 27, 2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH111990

$170,000
Jun 14, 2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH111990

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240476602

$170,000
07/27/2007

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH111990

$170,000
06/14/2007

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH111990

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

Public Records for 1608 Murdoch Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,440Additions$225,760Total$282,200
Tax Record2026$3,875 ($323 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,163 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN50-1503700

Schools near 1608 Murdoch Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mccloskey John F School
PublicPK to 8

King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

Parkway Northwest
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1608 Murdoch Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
$170,000
1,320
2,163
$139,050
1,320
2,174
2
1,320
2,169
$132,000
2
1,320
2,174
$174,900
1,320
2,163
$130,000
1,320
2,156

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