4940 Rorer Street

Closed 4/14/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$174,000

3 beds1 bath1,200 sqft$145/sqft

4940 Rorer St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

TownhouseProperty Type

1,163 sq ftLot Size

1935Year Built

$145/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

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.

Listed by: Crystal Graham 302.733.7000 cgraham@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Listing closed: 04/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2416486

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Property Information for 4940 Rorer Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,658 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 421526800
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Straight Thru
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: FELTONVILLE
Subdivision: FELTONVILLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: No
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: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,163 SF

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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