512 Murdoch Road

Closed 5/27/22

Last Sold Price

$750,000

3 beds4 baths3,458 sqft$217/sqft

512 Murdoch Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Description

Beautiful 1930’s stone colonial in the “Gowen Estate” section of Mount Airy that will not disappoint! This lovely and charming Dutch style colonial offers 3 bedrooms 2.2 bath and has over 3000 square feet ( not including the finished lower level) and has been meticulously kept and this gorgeous home is in immaculate move in condition. This stunning home is ready for its new owners. Original details throughout such as hardwood floors, deep window sills and crown moldings to name a few. As you enter...Beautiful 1930’s stone colonial in the “Gowen Estate” section of Mount Airy that will not disappoint! This lovely and charming Dutch style colonial offers 3 bedrooms 2.2 bath and has over 3000 square feet ( not including the finished lower level) and has been meticulously kept and this gorgeous home is in immaculate move in condition. This stunning home is ready for its new owners. Original details throughout such as hardwood floors, deep window sills and crown moldings to name a few. As you enter into this spacious and sunlit center hall colonial, the large living room has the original wood surround mantle fireplace which is wood burning, which flows into the sun-room from 2 sets of French doors on either side, this lovely room is surrounded by large windows and a electric fireplace. This room can also be used as an office..the perfect place! The large updated eat in kitchen with SS appliances, granite counter-tops has plenty of counter space and storage for all of your cooking and baking needs. You will find a powder room off the kitchen on your way to the finished lower level that has new vinyl flooring and plenty of space for a playroom or additional office, the 2 car attached garage entry is off the lower level, just park and walk in! The upper level has a large primary suite with vaulted ceilings, exposed stone, plenty of closet space and has an alcove that is also perfect for a home office space. The en-suite bathroom has subway tile with seamless shower door. You will find 2 more spacious bedrooms on this floor with a hall bath. This home is in a great walking neighborhood and a stone’s throw to Chestnut Hill, train stations, restaurants, shopping and all the great amenities that Mount Airy and Chestnut Hill offers!

LISTING CLOSED: 05/27/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Kathleen M Fox • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
P: (215) 495-9119 kathie.fox@foxroach.com

Property Details for 512 Murdoch Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

PAPH2089956

Days on Market

Taxes

$6,951 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1925

Lot Size

0.15 AC / 6,608 SF

County

Philadelphia County

Tax ID Number

091060900

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

2.5

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

03-12-2022

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (PHILADELPHIA PA)

Municipality

PHILADELPHIA

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,958.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

500.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

500.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

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Building Information for 512 Murdoch Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,608 SF

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$4,391 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,812

Property Taxes

$579

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Property Information for 512 Murdoch Road

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19119 (19119)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $496,600

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $0
Improvement Assessed Value: $422,110
City Town Tax: $3,137
Land Assessed Value: $74,490
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: D31
Zoning: RSD3
Tax Lot: 30
School Tax: $3,814
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,458.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,958.00
Total SQFT: 3,458.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/7917/0268/801379170268_512_384_WM_WR34NF5--1VhiVgQ.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
Basement Type: Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 56.00 x 118.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s)
Road Surface Type: Alley, Paved
Road Responsibility: City/County
Fencing: Partially, Privacy
Parcel ID: 927376

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Electric
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: French
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 512 Murdoch Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 29, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1491555540	$750,000	+7.1% / yr
May 27, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2089956	$750,000	—
Mar 30, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2089956		—
Mar 8, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2089956	$759,900	—
Apr 25, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #414814269	$431,900	+223.0% / yr
Apr 25, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003625015	$431,900	—
Mar 22, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003625015		—
Mar 17, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003625015	$439,900	—
Dec 11, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #404021329	$280,000	-7.8% / yr
Dec 11, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003620277	$280,000	—
Dec 3, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003620277		—
Jan 22, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003620277	$474,900	—
Nov 28, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH113520	$460,000	—
Nov 13, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240504491	$460,000	+9.0% / yr
Oct 17, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH113520		—
May 26, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH113520	$518,900	—
Aug 9, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240335263	$412,500	—
Aug 9, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH172442	$412,500	—
May 10, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH172442		—
Apr 28, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH172442	$410,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/29/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1491555540	$750,000 +7.1% / yr
05/27/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH2089956	$750,000
03/30/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2089956	—
03/08/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2089956	$759,900
04/25/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #414814269	$431,900 +223.0% / yr
04/25/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003625015	$431,900
03/22/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003625015	—
03/17/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003625015	$439,900
12/11/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #404021329	$280,000 -7.8% / yr
12/11/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003620277	$280,000
12/03/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003620277	—
01/22/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003620277	$474,900
11/28/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH113520	$460,000
11/13/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240504491	$460,000 +9.0% / yr
10/17/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH113520	—
05/26/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH113520	$518,900
08/09/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240335263	$412,500
08/09/2006	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH172442	$412,500
05/10/2006	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH172442	—
04/28/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH172442	$410,000

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

Public Records for 512 Murdoch Road

Taxable ValueLand$179,540Additions$718,160Total$897,700

Tax Record2026$9,366 ($780 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,958 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,958 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,608 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN09-1060900

Schools near 512 Murdoch Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Henry H. Houston Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.9 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	0.7 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
1/10	Building 21	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.4 mi
NR	G C A Daycare & Learning Center	Private - Nearby school	PK to 2	0.5 mi
NR	Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Cross Parish School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Henry H. Houston Elementary School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi
7/10	Hill-Freedman World Academy Public6 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
1/10	Building 21 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.2 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.4 mi
NR	G C A Daycare & Learning Center PrivatePK to 2 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Islamic Day School Of Philadelphia PrivatePK to 3 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Cross Parish School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 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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