Last Sold Price
4 beds1,769 sqft$155/sqft
3553 Retta St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Description

Charm abounds this exceptionally well maintained home in the desirable neighborhood of Wissahickon. This 3 story 4 bdr home has a very private backyard bordered by Fairmount park. The 1st flr has an open floor plan with hardwood floors, & also includes an eat-in kitchen with,stainless steel appliances, a new powderand large front porch. The 2nd flr includes an updated full bath, a laundry room, a large master with ample closets and a 2nd bdr overlooking the park. There are 2 additional bdrs on the...Charm abounds this exceptionally well maintained home in the desirable neighborhood of Wissahickon. This 3 story 4 bdr home has a very private backyard bordered by Fairmount park. The 1st flr has an open floor plan with hardwood floors, & also includes an eat-in kitchen with,stainless steel appliances, a new powderand large front porch. The 2nd flr includes an updated full bath, a laundry room, a large master with ample closets and a 2nd bdr overlooking the park. There are 2 additional bdrs on the 3rd floor and a large hall closet. This home has an abundance of natural light, a result of the park at its back & open space out the front door. Sit on the porch and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in all the wonderful open space of Fairmount park right out your front door, yet walk to the train for your easy and quick commute to the city, or your weekend stroll down kelly drive.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/12/2008 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Eileen C Myers • BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
    P: (610) 527-6400 eileen.myers@foxroach.com

Property Details for 3553 Retta Street

Status
MLS #
1003606373
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$1,878 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.04 AC / 1,878 SF
Tax ID Number
213219100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
WISSAHICKON
Subdivision
WISSAHICKON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
ROCHELLE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
0
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,769.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

Philadelphia, PA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

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Building Information for 3553 Retta Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,878 SF

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Property Information for 3553 Retta Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • 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
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Tax Assessed Value: $22,720
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $20,320
  • Land Assessed Value: $2,400
  • Land Use Code: O58
  • Zoning: R9A
  • Tax Lot: 32
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,769.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16X115
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1006426
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Steam, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Other
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 3553 Retta Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #271003684

$273,500

+12.2% / yr

Dec 12, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1003606373

$273,500
Oct 5, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1003606373

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #271003684

$273,500

+12.2% / yr

12/12/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1003606373

$273,500
10/05/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1003606373

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

Public Records for 3553 Retta Street

Taxable ValueLand$74,700Additions$299,200Total$373,900
Tax Record2026$3,424 ($285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,769 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,769 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,878 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-3219100

Schools near 3553 Retta Street

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: 3553 Retta Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$273,500
4
1,769
1,878
5
1
2,034
1,892
$274,900
5
1,957
2,875
5
1
1,778
1,892
$255,000
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1,871
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1,762
1,876

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