5985 Drexel Road

Closed 12/2/13
Closed 12/2/13
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$235,000
3,117 sqft$75/sqft
5985 Drexel Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
TownhouseProperty Type
7,064 sq ftLot Size
1914Year Built
$75/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impressive Overbrook Farms Twin - A renovators dream, this large, lovely home abounds with architectural details: high ceilings, arched windows with deep casements, beamed ceilings, built-in closets, turned spindles, paneled wainscot and hardwood floors with detailed inlays throughout. In the same family for over 50 yrs this gracious home wants new owners who will cherish this architectural treasure. Featuring a wrap around porch and majestic central Turret this Gothic Revival home has 4 BR's and...Impressive Overbrook Farms Twin - A renovators dream, this large, lovely home abounds with architectural details: high ceilings, arched windows with deep casements, beamed ceilings, built-in closets, turned spindles, paneled wainscot and hardwood floors with detailed inlays throughout. In the same family for over 50 yrs this gracious home wants new owners who will cherish this architectural treasure. Featuring a wrap around porch and majestic central Turret this Gothic Revival home has 4 BR's and 2 1/2 baths. Full basement houses mechanicals and provides ample storage plus a separate, detached garage. Just 1 block to the R5 and 1 station stop to 30th Street and Center City, half a block from US1 (City Ave) - it has easy access to all major roads, the River Drives and 76.
  • Listed by: Marc A. Hammarberg 215.790.5501 marc.hammarberg@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
Listing closed: 12/02/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003570940

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$270,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

90.1%

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Property Information for 5985 Drexel Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,880 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 522197800
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: OVERBROOK FARMS
  • Subdivision: OVERBROOK FARMS (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: UPLAND
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,117.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,064 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19131 (19131)
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: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $29,472
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $20,140
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,332
  • Land Use Code: H58
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 140
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,117.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70X101
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1261063
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.marchammarberg.com

Property History for 5985 Drexel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003570940

$235,000—
Oct 23, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003570940

—
Aug 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003570940

$244,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003570940

$235,000
10/23/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003570940

—
08/30/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003570940

$244,900

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

Public Records for 5985 Drexel Road

Taxable ValueLand$89,380Additions$357,520Total$446,900
Tax Record2026$5,874 ($490 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,117 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,064 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN52-2197800

Schools near 5985 Drexel Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gompers Samuel School
Public - K to 8
Overbrook High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Public - 5 to 12
Overbrook Education Center
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Gompers Samuel School
PublicK to 8

Overbrook High School
Public9 to 12

The Science Leadership Academy At Beeber
Public5 to 12

Overbrook Education Center
PublicK to 8

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5985 Drexel Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
$235,000
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3,117
7,064
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$117,000
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4,760
2103 Upland Way, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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