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Last Sold Price
4 beds
1979 Merlin Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gorgeous,Corner Single ,New 12,000 Kitchen W/White Wash Cabinets Ceramic Sink,Ceramic Tiles,New Carpets,New Roof And Windows,New Custom Drapes & Vertical Blinds,Fensed Yard,Shed,Covered Back Patio. A Trully Beautiful Home.Gorgeous,Corner Single ,New 12,000 Kitchen W/White Wash Cabinets Ceramic Sink,Ceramic Tiles,New Carpets,New Roof And Windows,New Custom Drapes & Vertical Blinds,Fensed Yard,Shed,Covered Back Patio. A Trully Beautiful Home.
Listing closed: 04/27/1999 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH374148

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$485,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

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Location

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Property Information for 1979 Merlin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,309 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 582010200
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: BUSTLETON
  • Subdivision: BUSTLETON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: CLARK
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 8
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,068 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19116 (19116)
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: 1998
  • Tax Assessed Value: $27,936
  • Land Use Code: D31
  • Zoning: RES
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
Building Info
Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 74 X 82
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1308367
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 1979 Merlin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

$140,000
Feb 25, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

Jan 13, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

$146,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

$140,000
02/25/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

01/13/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH374148

$146,900

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

Public Records for 1979 Merlin Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,220Additions$368,880Total$461,100
Tax Record2026$4,496 ($375 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN58-2010200

Schools near 1979 Merlin Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Frank Anne School
PublicPK to 5

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington George High School
Public9 to 12

Swenson Arts & Technology High School
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: 1979 Merlin Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
$140,000
4
6,068
$137,900
3
6,000
$280,000
3
1,728
4,000
$256,500
1,696
3,470
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