521 Pelham Road

Closed 9/1/11

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Last Sold Price

$201,400

6 beds3 baths2,392 sqft

521 Pelham Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119

TownhouseProperty Type

0.11 acresLot Size

1929Year Built

$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Exceptional opportunity in West Mount Airy neighborhood (the historic Pelham district) of Philadelphia Spacious turn-of-the-century Craftsman-style twin in need of the some TLC will make beautiful home for someone with vision and elbow grease. Enter generous foyer with hardwood floors and coat closet. To the left is the livingroom with gas stove positioned into fireplace, hardwood floors, beautiful built-in storage and new sliding doors to wrap-around porch. To the right large diningroom with room...Exceptional opportunity in West Mount Airy neighborhood (the historic Pelham district) of Philadelphia Spacious turn-of-the-century Craftsman-style twin in need of the some TLC will make beautiful home for someone with vision and elbow grease. Enter generous foyer with hardwood floors and coat closet. To the left is the livingroom with gas stove positioned into fireplace, hardwood floors, beautiful built-in storage and new sliding doors to wrap-around porch. To the right large diningroom with room for great holiday dinners. Newer kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and original millwork. First floor is completed by laundry room and half bath, with backdoor leading to newer deck. Close to Fairmount Park, Carpenter's Woods, Weaver's Way Food Co-op, train station, and Center City; the lucky buyer can have the best of both worlds... The leafy greenery of Northwest Philadelphia and easy access to all that downtown has to offer. Property has been winterized. Electricity is on

Listed by: Janice Manzi 215.680.7616 jmanzi@elfantwissahickon.com • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Listed by: Louise Dalessandro 215.247.3600 louise@elfantwissahickon.com • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

Listing closed: 09/01/2011 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004271618

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Property Information for 521 Pelham Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,695 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: 223101500
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST)
Subdivision: MT AIRY (WEST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Cross Street: UPSAL
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,392.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Below Average

Building Information

Year Built: 1929
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,650 SF

Location

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

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2010
Tax Assessed Value: $32,608

Improvement Assessed Value: $22,452
Land Assessed Value: $10,156
Land Use Code: H48
Zoning: R4
Tax Lot: 48

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,000

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,392.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 2,392.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/9061/6235/300790616235_512_384_WM_uYN15MAt3QrVgMPy.jpg
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 35X161
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 1016890

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Wall Unit

Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 521 Pelham Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 1, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004271618	$201,400	—
Aug 19, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314908825	$201,400	-7.2% / yr
Apr 9, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004271618		—
Jan 17, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004271618	$275,000	—
May 25, 2008	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH682982	$368,365	—
Oct 13, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH682982	$412,000	—
Nov 1, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH256750	$312,000	—
Oct 19, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240236590	$312,000	—
Oct 1, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH256750		—
Jul 3, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH256750	$329,900	—
Apr 17, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH355686	$115,000	—
Feb 22, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH355686		—
Feb 19, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH355686	$109,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/01/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004271618	$201,400
08/19/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #314908825	$201,400 -7.2% / yr
04/09/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004271618	—
01/17/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004271618	$275,000
05/25/2008	Expired BRIGHT #PAPH682982	$368,365
10/13/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH682982	$412,000
11/01/2005	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH256750	$312,000
10/19/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #240236590	$312,000
10/01/2005	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH256750	—
07/03/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH256750	$329,900
04/17/2001	Closed BRIGHT #PAPH355686	$115,000
02/22/2001	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH355686	—
02/19/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH355686	$109,900

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

Public Records for 521 Pelham Road

Taxable ValueLand$95,160Additions$380,640Total$475,800

Tax Record2026$6,373 ($531 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,393 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,393 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,636 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-3101500

Schools near 521 Pelham Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Henry Charles W School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.4 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	1.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.5 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.7 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.8 mi
NR	B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc.	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.2 mi
NR	Project Learn School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Henry Charles W School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	Roxborough High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
7/10	AMY Northwest Public6 to 8 Choice school	1.5 mi
3/10	Parkway Northwest Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.5 mi
4/10	Saul W B Agricultural School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.7 mi
3/10	Fitler Academics Plus PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.8 mi
NR	B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Project Learn School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Jesus Is the Way Christian Academy 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 521 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$201,400	6	3	2,392	4,650
523 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$575,000	5	4	2,348	5,623
531 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$510,000	6	3	–	9,615
515 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$105,000	1	1	466	5,151
533 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	–	–	–	2,393	5,625
358 West Hortter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$39,420	–	2	1,845	2,800
360 West Hortter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$160,000	3	3	1,845	8,000
360 West Hortter Street, Unit 62, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$160,000	–	2	1,845	8,000
354 West Hortter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$230,000	3	3	1,845	3,560
539 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$380,000	6	5	4,898	10,430
352 West Hortter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$101,500	3	3	–	0
350 West Hortter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$350,000	–	2	1,845	3,760
541 Pelham Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$240,000	7	4	4,309	9,633
6601 McCallum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$214,400	5	2	2,474	7,018
6603 McCallum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119	$520,000	5	3	2,336	5,266
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