505 Murdoch Road

Closed 8/5/14
Closed 8/5/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$280,000
3 beds2,210 sqft$127/sqft
505 Murdoch Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,050 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Two (2) story single in East Mount Airy needs your finishing touches to turn this into a gem. Three (3) spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and a powder room. Large living room with hardwood floors and cozy fireplace. Enter into the enclosed sunroom surrounded by numerous windows. Spacious kitchen with wood cabinets and separate dining room. Two (2) car garage and basement with plenty of storage space. Close to shops and restaurants of Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill and public transportation. Property...Two (2) story single in East Mount Airy needs your finishing touches to turn this into a gem. Three (3) spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and a powder room. Large living room with hardwood floors and cozy fireplace. Enter into the enclosed sunroom surrounded by numerous windows. Spacious kitchen with wood cabinets and separate dining room. Two (2) car garage and basement with plenty of storage space. Close to shops and restaurants of Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill and public transportation. Property is being sold as-is.
  • Listed by: Richard D Astrella 267.241.1246 rich@starrealestategroup.net • Star Real Estate Group
Listing closed: 08/05/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002865568

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Philadelphia, PA

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Property Information for 505 Murdoch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,003 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 091061700
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: STENTON
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,210.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,050 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19119 (19119)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $298,700
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $173,465
  • Land Assessed Value: $125,235
  • Land Use Code: D30
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 42
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,210.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55X110
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 927383
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.starrealestategroup.net

Property History for 505 Murdoch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002865568

$280,000—
Jul 31, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432356181

$280,000—
Jun 24, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002865568

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002865568

$280,000
07/31/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #432356181

$280,000
06/24/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002865568

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

Public Records for 505 Murdoch Road

Taxable ValueLand$127,620Additions$510,480Total$638,100
Tax Record2026$6,014 ($501 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,210 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,210 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,050 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1061700

Schools near 505 Murdoch Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Public - K to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Parkway Northwest
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

Parkway Northwest
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 505 Murdoch Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$280,000
3
2,210
6,050
503 Murdoch Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$410,000
3
2,050
5,830
502 Woodbrook Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$575,000
4
3,294
9,918
501 Murdoch Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$530,000
5
2,722
7,508
504 Woodbrook Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$515,000
4
3,484
9,918
500 Woodbrook Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$647,000
4
3,700
9,918

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