4940 Rorer Street

Closed 4/14/25

Last Sold Price

$174,000

3 beds1 bath1,200 sqft$145/sqft

4940 Rorer St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Description

Welcome to 4940 Rorer Street, a charming, well-kept property, nestled in Feltonville and a block away from the Tacony creek trail. This property has an oversize front yard, large front porch and garage and driveway parking. As you step inside, the main level features a seamless flow between the living room, dining area and kitchen. The home also showcases the timeless beauty of natural hardwood floors that span throughout. On the second level you'll find a full 3-piece hallway bathroom and spacious...Welcome to 4940 Rorer Street, a charming, well-kept property, nestled in Feltonville and a block away from the Tacony creek trail. This property has an oversize front yard, large front porch and garage and driveway parking. As you step inside, the main level features a seamless flow between the living room, dining area and kitchen. The home also showcases the timeless beauty of natural hardwood floors that span throughout. On the second level you'll find a full 3-piece hallway bathroom and spacious bedrooms that offer comfort and privacy. The basement offers great opportunity to bring your own ideas to create a space of your own. Schedule a showing today to explore the endless possibilities to make this house your home! Home is being sold as-is. Seller will not make any repairs. Property Disclosure is for informational purposes only.

LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Crystal Graham • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
P: (302) 733-7000 cgraham@psre.com

Property Details for 4940 Rorer Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH2416486

Days on Market

130

Taxes

$1,658 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1935

Lot Size

0.03 AC / 1,163 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

421526800

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Straight Thru

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

FELTONVILLE

Subdivision

FELTONVILLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Building Name

NONE AVAILABLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,200.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

200.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

200.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

107.6%

1/40

$170,000

Sold 04/08/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,280
Square Feet: 0.02
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5017 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,260
Square Feet: 0.03
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Bathrooms: 1,160
Square Feet: 0.03
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Bathrooms: 1,160
Square Feet: 0.03
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Bathrooms: 1,276
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Bathrooms: 1,068
Square Feet: 0.03
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Square Feet: 0.03
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

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Building Information for 4940 Rorer Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,163 SF

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$1,023 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$884

Property Taxes

$138

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Property Information for 4940 Rorer Street

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19120 (19120)

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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $118,500

Year Assessed: 2024
Improvement Assessed Value: $94,800
Land Assessed Value: $23,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RSA5
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Rooms

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,400.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8035/3081/4838/803530814838_512_384_WM_eFci9GeEtZOterLq.jpg
Basement Type: Partial
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 78.00 / Assessor

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Location Type: None
Parcel ID: 1184587
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No
Land Lease: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Basement Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace: No

Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/NH06145

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 4940 Rorer Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 14, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1555600946	$174,000	—
Apr 14, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2416486	$174,000	—
Mar 11, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2416486		—
Nov 4, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2416486	$180,000	—
Sep 11, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000663137	$47,900	—
Apr 3, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000659299	$50,000	—
Apr 3, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000663137	$47,900	—
Feb 14, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000659299	$50,000	—
Mar 26, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH709994	$47,000	—
Mar 26, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH709994	$47,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/14/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1555600946	$174,000
04/14/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2416486	$174,000
03/11/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2416486	—
11/04/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2416486	$180,000
09/11/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000663137	$47,900
04/03/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000659299	$50,000
04/03/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000663137	$47,900
02/14/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000659299	$50,000
03/26/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAPH709994	$47,000
03/26/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH709994	$47,000

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

Public Records for 4940 Rorer Street

Taxable ValueLand$30,900Additions$123,600Total$154,500

Tax Record2026$757 ($63 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,163 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN42-1526800

Schools near 4940 Rorer Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Barton Clara School	Public - Serves this home	K to 2	0.4 mi
4/10	Feltonville Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.4 mi
5/10	Feltonville School Of Arts & Sciences	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
2/10	Olney High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - North	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi
3/10	The Linc	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Olney Christian School	Private - Nearby school	K to 4	0.2 mi
NR	St. Ambrose Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Incarnation Of Our Lord School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Barton Clara School PublicK to 2 Serves this home	0.4 mi
4/10	Feltonville Intermediate School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
5/10	Feltonville School Of Arts & Sciences Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
2/10	Olney High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
3/10	The Linc Public9 to 12 Nearby school	1.5 mi
NR	Olney Christian School PrivateK to 4 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	St. Ambrose Elementary School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Incarnation Of Our Lord School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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: 4940 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$174,000	3	1	1,200	1,163
4938 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$110,000	3	1	1,200	1,163
4936 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	–	3	1	1,200	1,163
4942 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$94,900	3	2	1,200	1,162
4944 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$38,900	3	1	–	1,162
4934 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	–	3	1	1,200	1,163
4948 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$85,000	4	2	1,200	1,162
4932 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$25,000	3	1	1,200	1,162
4930 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$155,000	4	2	1,200	1,163
4950 Rorer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$38,000	3	1	–	115,500
4941 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$180,000	3	1	1,290	1,175
4937 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$120,900	3	2	1,290	1,175
4935 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	–	3	1	1,290	1,175
4945 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$86,000	3	1	1,290	1,175
4943 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	–	3	1	1,290	1,175
4947 Gransback Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120	$70,000	3	1	1,290	1,175

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