5209 Church Road

Closed 2/1/16

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Last Sold Price

$165,000

4 beds1 bath1,520 sqft$109/sqft

5209 Church Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

TownhouseProperty Type

1,550 sq ftLot Size

1945Year Built

$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

You will love this block just the campus of St. Joseph's University. Owner is selling the property AS IS and it need a little TLC, but not a lot. hardwood floors thru-out, finished basement, beautiful large deck just off the kitchen. off-street parking in the rear. garage was converted to what look like it was an in-law area. separate entrance as well.You will love this block just the campus of St. Joseph's University. Owner is selling the property AS IS and it need a little TLC, but not a lot. hardwood floors thru-out, finished basement, beautiful large deck just off the kitchen. off-street parking in the rear. garage was converted to what look like it was an in-law area. separate entrance as well.

Listed by: Robert O Merritt 215.327.1234 bobmerritt@verizon.net • RE/MAX Specialists

Listing closed: 02/01/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002580574

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Property Information for 5209 Church Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,576 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 521213100
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional, AirLite
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: WYNNEFIELD
Subdivision: WYNNEFIELD (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: 52ND ST
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,520.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Below Average

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1945
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,550 SF

Location

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

County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19131 (19131)

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

Tax Year: 2016
Tax Assessed Value: $112,600

Improvement Assessed Value: $99,425
Land Assessed Value: $13,175
Land Use Code: O30
Zoning: RSD3
Tax Lot: 76

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,520.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,520.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stucco
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/2763/7381/300627637381_512_384_WM_rlvtE0LIjDGIl5Dx.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 20X78
Lot Features: Front Yard

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 1257222

Parking

Type Of Parking: None
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Heating Type: Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.bobmerrittbroker.com

Property History for 5209 Church Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 4, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566919918	$165,000	—
Feb 1, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002580574	$165,000	—
Jan 1, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002580574		—
Apr 20, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580574	$199,900	—
Jul 30, 1997	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH554260	$78,000	—
Apr 30, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH554260	$78,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/04/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #566919918	$165,000
02/01/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002580574	$165,000
01/01/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002580574	—
04/20/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580574	$199,900
07/30/1997	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH554260	$78,000
04/30/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH554260	$78,000

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

Public Records for 5209 Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,820Additions$259,280Total$324,100

Tax Record2026$4,229 ($352 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,550 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN52-1213100

Schools near 5209 Church Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Gompers Samuel School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.4 mi
2/10	Overbrook High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
5/10	The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber	Public - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.9 mi
5/10	Overbrook Education Center	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.0 mi
2/10	School Of The Future	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - South	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
NR	Woodbine Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 4	0.3 mi
NR	Jameson Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	7 to 11	0.4 mi
NR	French International School Of Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Gompers Samuel School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
2/10	Overbrook High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
5/10	The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber Public5 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
5/10	Overbrook Education Center PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.0 mi
2/10	School Of The Future Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.2 mi
3/10	Philadelphia Learning Academy - South Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.3 mi
NR	Woodbine Academy PrivatePK to 4 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Jameson Christian Academy Private7 to 11 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	French International School Of Philadelphia PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 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: 5209 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$165,000	4	1	1,520	1,550
5211 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$245,000	3	2	1,520	1,550
5207 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,550
5213 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$245,000	3	3	1,520	1,550
5205 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,550
5215 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$215,000	3	2	1,360	1,550
5203 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$285,000	4	2	1,520	1,550
5217 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$140,000	3	1	1,520	1,550
5219 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	3	1	1,280	1,550
5201 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$185,000	4	1	1,928	3,488
5208 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$90,000	4	1	1,520	1,700
5210 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,700
5206 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,700
5212 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,700
5204 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	$180,000	4	2	1,520	1,700
5223 Church Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131	–	4	1	1,520	1,550

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