5 Melvin Road

Closed 1/22/13
Closed 1/22/13
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Back Yard
Exterior Side
Garage
View from Front Door
Sold
Last Sold Price
$155,000
3 beds1,266 sqft$122/sqft
5 Melvin Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,375 sq ftLot Size
1930Year Built
$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

This could be a Charming Cape on a Beautiful Tree lined street. It has great potential for the buyer that has vision. May be a great FHA 203K candidate. Large Living Rom with Brick wood burning Fireplace, Family size Dining Room with plenty of light. Kitchen will need a lot of attention but the outcome could be great. Three good size Bedrooms on the 2nd floor along with a hall bath. Some hardwood flooring. Newer replacement windows and new Heater in Fall of 2011. Enjoy the Summers evenings on the...This could be a Charming Cape on a Beautiful Tree lined street. It has great potential for the buyer that has vision. May be a great FHA 203K candidate. Large Living Rom with Brick wood burning Fireplace, Family size Dining Room with plenty of light. Kitchen will need a lot of attention but the outcome could be great. Three good size Bedrooms on the 2nd floor along with a hall bath. Some hardwood flooring. Newer replacement windows and new Heater in Fall of 2011. Enjoy the Summers evenings on the covered Front porch/deck. Some very nice flowering shrubs and trees Wonderful lot. Close to Phoenixville schools, downtown Phoenixville, the Hospital and Valley Forge Park. Home is being Sold "AS-IS"
  • Listed by: Suzanne M DeChambeau 610.662.6381 suedechambeau@aol.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 01/22/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003940332

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$430,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

103.1%

Phoenixville, PA

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Property Information for 5 Melvin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,382 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Chester County
  • Tax ID Number: 15-17 -0116
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod, Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Cross Street: ANDERSON
  • Municipality: PHOENIXVILLE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,266.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,375 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHOENIXVILLE AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397340
  • Middle Or Junior School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA (CHESTER PA)
  • High School: PHOENIXVILLE AREA (CHESTER PA)
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: Phoenixville Boro (10315)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $118,460
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $67,620
  • Land Assessed Value: $50,840
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: NCR3
  • Tax Lot: 0116
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $7,500
  • Concession Remarks: closing costs
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,266.00
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 5 Melvin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003940332

$155,000—
Jan 11, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #346824907

$155,000—
Oct 19, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003940332

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003940332

$155,000
01/11/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #346824907

$155,000
10/19/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003940332

—

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Public Records for 5 Melvin Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,840Additions$67,620Total$118,460
Tax Record2026$5,794 ($483 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,266 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,266 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningNCR3CountyCHESTERAPN1517 01160000

Schools near 5 Melvin Road

This home is within Phoenixville Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Schuylkill El School
Public - 2 to 5
Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Phoenixville Area High School
Public - 9 to 12
Manavon Elementary School
Public - 2 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Schuylkill El School
Public2 to 5

Phoenixville Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Phoenixville Area High School
Public9 to 12

Manavon Elementary School
Public2 to 5

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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$155,000
3
1,266
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$217,500
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