438 Roxborough Avenue
Description
with 2-car parking, and multiple porches and patios on a level lot. The house features energy-efficient
central air and heating supplemented with mini-split units on the 1st and 3rd floors. The flooring
throughout is environmentally friendly solid bamboo complementing the clean lines and modern
design. The covered front porch has a gated wrought iron railing overlooking a planting bed waiting for your
green thumb....Amazing owner-architect renovated 3-story single home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a driveway
with 2-car parking, and multiple porches and patios on a level lot. The house features energy-efficient
central air and heating supplemented with mini-split units on the 1st and 3rd floors. The flooring
throughout is environmentally friendly solid bamboo complementing the clean lines and modern
design. The covered front porch has a gated wrought iron railing overlooking a planting bed waiting for your
green thumb. The 1st floor has an open layout with a living room, dining room, and kitchen. There are
high ceilings and loads of windows that bathe the downstairs in natural light. The U-shaped kitchen
has a breakfast bar, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances, and ample
cabinets. Beyond the kitchen is a sun-filled family room addition with a half-bath, coat closet, and door leading to a covered rear porch and side patio. The rear yard has a raised-bed garden ready for your
flowers, shrubbery, and next year’s vegetables. The 2nd floor has two spacious bedrooms, each with a large closet. There is a versatile open space at the
top of the stairs between the two bedrooms that could serve as a home office, sitting room, entertainment area, bedroom or whatever your imagine allows. The laundry hook-up is conveniently located in the hallway closet. The full bath has a heated porcelain tile floor. The 3rd floor primary bedroom suite includes a cathedral ceiling, spacious walk-in closet, and a
European-style open bath with heated porcelain tile floor and a large tiled shower with glass sliding
doors. The full-size and full-height dry basement with Parged stone walls houses the 150A electric panel,
high-efficiency instantaneous water heater, and the HVAC system. It offers ample storage and
includes a large workbench. This uniquely imagined home is centrally located between the Ridge Avenue shopping district and the
popular dining, boutique shopping, and street fairs in vibrant downtown Manayunk. Hiking, jogging,
and biking opportunities abound at nearby Kelly Drive and the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park. Public transportation is within easy walking distance.
- Listed by: Janet E Ames 610.308.0802 janetamesrealestate@gmail.com • Keller Williams Main Line
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$510,000
Avg days on market
22
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Philadelphia, PA
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Location
Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
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1Property Information for 438 Roxborough Avenue
- Taxes: $3,439 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Philadelphia County
- Tax ID Number: 212073600
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Straight Thru
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 10-03-2022
- Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
- Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH (PHILADELPHIA PA)
- Cross Street: Mitchell
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,033.00
- 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 Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1900
- Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,763 SF
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- School District County ID: 300200397108
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19128 (19128)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $245,700
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $208,870
- City Town Tax: $1,552
- Land Assessed Value: $36,830
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: A51
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RSA3
- Tax Lot: 7091
- School Tax: $1,887
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Green Energy Efficient: Flooring, Home Energy Management
- Green Sustainability: Conserving Materials/Methods
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,033.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,033.00
- Total SQFT: 2,033.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Flooring Type: Bamboo, Ceramic Tile
- Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Windows
- Basement Finished Percent: .00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 28.00 x 100.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: Public
- Parcel ID: 1000663
- Additional Parcels: No
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Storm
- Window Features: Replacement
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dFxwXjRyk4Z&mls=1
- Spa: No
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Cable TV Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.realtorjanetames.com
Property History for 438 Roxborough Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1502366003 | $525,000 | +6.6% / yr |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | $525,000 | — |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | — | |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | — | |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | $525,000 | — |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239827493 | $170,000 | — |
| Apr 21, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | $170,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | — | |
| Mar 7, 2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | $179,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1502366003 | $525,000 +6.6% / yr |
| 11/21/2022 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | $525,000 |
| 10/05/2022 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | — |
| 10/05/2022 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | — |
| 10/03/2022 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2146522 | $525,000 |
| 04/21/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #239827493 | $170,000 |
| 04/21/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | $170,000 |
| 03/15/2005 | Pending BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | — |
| 03/07/2005 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH235914 | $179,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 438 Roxborough Avenue
Schools near 438 Roxborough Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dobson James School PublicK to 8 | ||
Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 | ||
AMY Northwest Public6 to 8 | ||
Saul W B Agricultural 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 438 Roxborough Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | $525,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,033 | 2,763 |
– | – | 1 | 2,033 | 2,300 | |
$335,000 | 4 | 5 | 2,570 | 2,429 | |
$412,000 | 4 | 4 | 1,910 | 3,600 | |
$47,000 | 4 | 1 | – | 1,410 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,360 | 3,440 | |
– | – | 3 | 1,765 | 2,700 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,360 | 2,213 | |
$337,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,975 | 4,594 | |
$154,650 | 2 | 1 | 1,272 | 2,200 | |
$258,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,482 | 2,380 | |
$480,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,952 | 4,218 | |
$213,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,482 | 2,328 | |
$214,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,840 | 2,166 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,482 | 2,328 | |
$106,500 | 4 | 3 | 1,828 | 2,308 |
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