Last Sold Price
4 beds1,906 sqft$165/sqft
257 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Description

Warm, wonderful, Wissahickon neighborhood rowhome nestled in a quiet, special pocket of the city. Generous porch overlooks the large front garden and yard w/ Japanese maple. Vestibule entrance with wainscoting leads into spacious living room complete with exposed brick, built-in bookshelves, 9ft ceilings & original painted wood floors. Grand living space! Separate dining room with bay window, high ceilings and chandelier connects to a big vintage kitchen with double sinks, Corian counters and a mobile...Warm, wonderful, Wissahickon neighborhood rowhome nestled in a quiet, special pocket of the city. Generous porch overlooks the large front garden and yard w/ Japanese maple. Vestibule entrance with wainscoting leads into spacious living room complete with exposed brick, built-in bookshelves, 9ft ceilings & original painted wood floors. Grand living space! Separate dining room with bay window, high ceilings and chandelier connects to a big vintage kitchen with double sinks, Corian counters and a mobile butcher block island. Behind the kitchen is a mud/laundry room, half bath and additional storage. There is a flowering garden stretching back to a secluded patio at the rear of the property. 2nd floor consists of a large front sitting room with bay window, niche, and double closets plus two adjoining bedrooms, and a vintage tiled hall bath with tub/shower combination. 3rd floor has 2 more large bedrooms separated by hall bath with double vanity & luxurious soaking tub. Solar tube/skylight brings natural light into the stairwell and the full basement provides endless storage and houses the pristine, new boiler system and mechanicals. This loving home abounds with artistic touches, Victorian charm, original doors, woodwork & trim. So well located just steps from an entrance to the Valley Green's Forbidden Drive Trail, the R6 Wissahickon Train & Bus Stations, Kelly Drive, Rtes 1 & 76 and just a few blocks down to fabulous Main Street restaurants & pubs in Manayunk, or 'up the Ridge' to Roxborough Seafood House & Dalessandros Steaks. Come see this hidden gem of a location and make this amazing home yours today!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marc A Hammarberg • BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
    P: (215) 790-5501 marc.hammarberg@foxroach.com
  2. Listed by Lisa Budnick • BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
    P: (215) 779-0302 budnick52@gmail.com

Property Details for 257 Rochelle Avenue

Status
MLS #
1003250885
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$2,938 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.05 AC / 2,240 SF
Tax ID Number
213013900
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
WISSAHICKON
Subdivision
WISSAHICKON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
MANAYUNK AVE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,906.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$349,900

Avg days on market

83

Sale-to-list ratio

93.7%

Philadelphia, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

Sold By Redfin Corporation

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Building Information for 257 Rochelle Avenue

Stories-Residences-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,240 SF

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Property Information for 257 Rochelle Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: COOK-WISSAHICKON SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • High School: ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19128 (19128)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $209,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $178,415
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,485
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 31
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
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,906.00
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16X140
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 257 Rochelle Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601567069

$315,000

+0.5% / yr

Jul 6, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003250885

$315,000
May 23, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003250885

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #601567069

$315,000

+0.5% / yr

07/06/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003250885

$315,000
05/23/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003250885

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

Public Records for 257 Rochelle Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$83,100Additions$332,500Total$415,600
Tax Record2026$5,410 ($451 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,240 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-3013900

Schools near 257 Rochelle Avenue

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 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cook-Wissahickon School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

AMY Northwest
Public6 to 8

Randolph Technical 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: 257 Rochelle Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$315,000
4
1,906
2,240
$88,250
5
2,240
$225,000
4
1,984
2,240
$529,000
2,363
3,975
$118,000
4
3,000
2,240
$601,000
4
1,984
2,240

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