249 Rector Street

Closed 5/31/19Virtual Tour

Last Sold Price

$280,500

3 beds1 bath1,304 sqft$215/sqft

249 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Description

Are you in search of that quintessential, modern Manayunk home with GARAGE PARKING, walking distance to MAIN STREET all while staying within your budget? Well, you've found it! Welcome to 249 Rector St., just blocks from Main St. and situated on a spectacular street full of character and charm. This turn-key 3 bedroom home has been meticulously cared for from top to bottom. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a large, covered porch/patio, perfect for a table and chair setting. The downstairs boasts...Are you in search of that quintessential, modern Manayunk home with GARAGE PARKING, walking distance to MAIN STREET all while staying within your budget? Well, you've found it! Welcome to 249 Rector St., just blocks from Main St. and situated on a spectacular street full of character and charm. This turn-key 3 bedroom home has been meticulously cared for from top to bottom. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a large, covered porch/patio, perfect for a table and chair setting. The downstairs boasts refinished, original hardwood floors, high ceilings and an original brick fireplace. The fireplace does have a chimney which is currently closed, but can be easily reopened or finished with a ventless gas insert. The dining room is large and filled with natural light. The turn of the century style chandelier is perfect for any dining room set. With tons of storage and stainless appliances, the kitchen is sure to please. The kitchen and dining room are open to each other, giving an ideal entertaining space for even the largest of gatherings. Upstairs, there are 3 nicely sized bedrooms, all with original moldings and refinished original hardwood floors. The newer windows allow for an abundance of natural light throughout the home. There is a full basement with washer and dryer as well as updated electric, central air, newly certified gas heater, and lots of storage space. The fenced in back yard is perfect for gardening or a relaxation area, giving way to the 2 CAR GARAGE! With newer roof and new garage doors, this is the most equitable feature of this Manayunk Home. Close to all major roadways and the train station, this home is just what you ve been waiting for.

LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2019 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

Helen Kowalchik
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Main Line
P: (215) 601-3793
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Property Details for 249 Rector Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH773432

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,718 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1925

Lot Size

0.05 AC / 2,233 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

211085500

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

04-07-2019

Subdivision

MANAYUNK

Subdivision

MANAYUNK (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Cross Street

Terrace St.

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,304.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

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Median sold price

$297,500

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,210
Square Feet: 0.03
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Building Information for 249 Rector Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,233 SF

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$1,652 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,426

Property Taxes

$227

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Property Information for 249 Rector Street

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19128 (19128)

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: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $194,200

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $165,100
City Town Tax: $1,227
Land Assessed Value: $29,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: Q30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 108
School Tax: $1,492
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

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

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

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,304.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,304.00
Total SQFT: 1,304.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3016/0621/4126/301606214126_512_384_WM_2G-mDjVJ4aimfL3a.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.01 x 111.58

Parcel ID: 996887

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Private
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Non-Functioning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=DC6pP3LWEEx&mls=1

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.TheKowalchikTeam.com

Property History for 249 Rector Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 31, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH773432	$280,500	—
May 30, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #646541131	$280,500	+3.7% / yr
Apr 7, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH773432		—
Apr 1, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH773432	$278,900	—
Dec 15, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239786998	$164,800	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/31/2019	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH773432	$280,500
05/30/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #646541131	$280,500 +3.7% / yr
04/07/2019	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH773432	—
04/01/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH773432	$278,900
12/15/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239786998	$164,800

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

Public Records for 249 Rector Street

Taxable ValueLand$73,300Additions$293,200Total$366,500

Tax Record2026$3,214 ($268 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,304 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,304 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,233 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-1085500

Schools near 249 Rector Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Cook-Wissahickon School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.6 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.4 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.6 mi
NR	Y.A.L.E. School Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.2 mi
NR	St. John the Baptist School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	AIM Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Cook-Wissahickon School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.4 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
2/10	Randolph Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.3 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	Y.A.L.E. School Philadelphia Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	St. John the Baptist School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	AIM Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 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: 249 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$280,500	3	1	1,304	2,233
247 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$323,000	3	1	1,292	2,193
251 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,354	4,038
245 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$220,000	3	1	1,677	2,233
243 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,320	2,233
241 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$383,000	3	1	1,320	2,224
239 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,320	2,227
4218 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$229,900	3	1	1,228	1,989
4216 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$77,000	3	2	–	2,000
4214 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$140,000	3	1	1,240	2,010
4220 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$185,000	3	2	1,330	2,227
4212 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$217,500	3	1	1,240	2,010
237 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$340,000	3	1	1,354	2,498
250 Pensdale Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128	–	3	1	1,200	2,151
4210 Manayunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128	$68,000	3	1	–	2,000
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