401 Vernon Road

Closed 2/16/23

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Last Sold Price

$350,000

1 bed2 baths2,438 sqft

401 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

TownhouseProperty Type

0.04 acresLot Size

1925Year Built

$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Offered for sale for the first time in over half a century is this mixed-use property at the corner of Vernon and Boyer Roads in East Mount Airy. This busy and well known salon and barbershop was run by the same family for over 50 years and the building was used for community meetings and gatherings. A true neighborhood institution. Residential unit on the third level and salon/barbershop use on first and second floors. Space for 8+ stations on two levels, and includes washer, dryer, bathroom with...Offered for sale for the first time in over half a century is this mixed-use property at the corner of Vernon and Boyer Roads in East Mount Airy. This busy and well known salon and barbershop was run by the same family for over 50 years and the building was used for community meetings and gatherings. A true neighborhood institution. Residential unit on the third level and salon/barbershop use on first and second floors. Space for 8+ stations on two levels, and includes washer, dryer, bathroom with shower, break area, and abundant natural light. Third floor apartment offers one bedroom with balcony, living room, kitchen, and bath with skylight. The utilities for a fully operational building average around $2,400 for gas, $2,500 for electric, and $1,000 for water, annually. Newer roof and high end security system. Perfect for owner occupant or investor. Walking distance to transportation, shopping, parks, places of worship, and schools. Truly unique and rare opportunity to own a piece of local history.

Listed by: Kristin Stever 267.475.3352 kristin@ewrhomes.com • Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Listed by: John P O'Connell 267.312.1925 john@elfantwissahickon.com • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

Listing closed: 02/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2139944

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Property Information for 401 Vernon Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,191 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 222034900
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: Boyer
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,438.00
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: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1925
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,825 SF

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19119 (19119)

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: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $228,000

Year Assessed: 2023
Improvement Assessed Value: $207,570
City Town Tax: $1,440
Land Assessed Value: $20,430
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: T30
Zoning: RSA5
Tax Lot: 63
School Tax: $1,751
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,438.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,438.00
Total SQFT: 2,438.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8017/4001/4754/801740014754_512_384_WM_JLFD9ShIMt63z6Fe.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 18.00 x 100.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1014092

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://ewrhomes.seehouseat.com/2026914?idx=1

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 401 Vernon Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 16, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1505937804	$350,000	—
Feb 16, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$350,000	—
Jan 26, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2139944		—
Sep 25, 2022	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$399,000	—
Jul 16, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$450,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/16/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1505937804	$350,000
02/16/2023	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$350,000
01/26/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	—
09/25/2022	Price Change BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$399,000
07/16/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2139944	$450,000

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

Public Records for 401 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$62,520Additions$250,080Total$312,600

Tax Record2026$3,192 ($266 / month)

Home Facts

Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,825 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2034900

Schools near 401 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Emlen Eleanor C School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.0 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.5 mi
9/10	Central High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.1 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	0.4 mi
NR	Holy Cross Parish School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Emlen Eleanor C School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
1/10	King Martin Luther High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.5 mi
9/10	Central High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.1 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia PrivatePK to 3 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Holy Cross Parish School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 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: 401 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$350,000	1	2	2,438	1,825
403 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$169,000	3	2	1,536	1,600
405 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	–	3	1	1,446	1,500
407 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$201,400	3	3	1,446	1,500
411 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$400,000	4	3	1,536	1,600
357 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$75,000	3	1	1,520	1,550
413 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$147,500	3	2	1,536	1,600
355 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$185,000	4	1	1,520	1,550
404 Slocum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	–	3	1	1,286	1,883
353 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$82,425	3	1	1,398	1,550
400 Slocum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	–	3	1	1,386	2,716
415 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	–	3	1	1,544	1,600
402 Slocum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$210,000	3	2	1,586	1,883
351 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$199,900	3	2	1,520	1,550
417 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$93,900	3	1	1,448	1,500
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