Last Sold Price
3 beds1,238 sqft$113/sqft
517 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Description

Stone and brick 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath on beautiful tree lined street in desirable East Mt. Airy. Recently refinished hardwood floors throughout, eat in retro diner inspired kitchen with new appliances, tiled bath, finished basement and garage with auto opener. Conveniently located to R7 train and Rt. 18 bus. If you are looking for a quiet community with shopping nearby this could be your next home. House has been remodeled and is in excellent move-in condition.Stone and brick 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath on beautiful tree lined street in desirable East Mt. Airy. Recently refinished hardwood floors throughout, eat in retro diner inspired kitchen with new appliances, tiled bath, finished basement and garage with auto opener. Conveniently located to R7 train and Rt. 18 bus. If you are looking for a quiet community with shopping nearby this could be your next home. House has been remodeled and is in excellent move-in condition.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/18/2006 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Rob Lamb

    Rob Lamb

    Listing Agent

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

    P: (215) 370-6798

Property Details for 517 Vernon Road

Status
MLS #
PAPH167688
Days on Market
58
Taxes
$1,341 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.04 AC / 1,650 SF
Tax ID Number
222038700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
AirLite
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
MT AIRY (EAST)
Subdivision
MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street
SPRAGUE
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,238.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

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Median sold price

$147,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

Sold By Leibovitz Real Estate, LLC

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Building Information for 517 Vernon Road

Stories2Residences-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,650 SF

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Property Information for 517 Vernon Road

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: 2005
  • Tax Assessed Value: $16,224
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $14,154
  • Land Assessed Value: $2,070
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: R9A
  • Tax Lot: 78
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 8
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 17
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 8
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Double Sink
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,238.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 18X90
  • Lot Features: Front Yard
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1014133
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Fuses
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 517 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240317656

$140,000

+27.3% / yr

Jul 18, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH167688

$140,000
May 30, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH167688

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240317656

$140,000

+27.3% / yr

07/18/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH167688

$140,000
05/30/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH167688

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

Public Records for 517 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,300Additions$193,200Total$241,500
Tax Record2026$2,016 ($168 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,238 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,238 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,650 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2038700

Schools near 517 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Emlen Eleanor C School
PublicPK to 5

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 to 12

King Martin Luther High School
Public9 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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