715 Vernon Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19119

$507,500
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
2,360 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
2,360
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/15/19
Closed 5/15/19

Description

Simply a stunning house and property! Traditional 1925 four-square style home set amidst attractive landscaping. The spaciousness, high ceilings, beautiful floors with exquisite inlays, 2 fireplaces and other architectural detail of 1925 are all enhanced by new 21st century amenities. First floor: The broad front porch leads one into a large welcoming entry foyer with wood-burning fireplace; Living room with ceiling fan and crown molding; Ultra new and really ultra wonderful and bright gourmet Kitchen...Simply a stunning house and property! Traditional 1925 four-square style home set amidst attractive landscaping. The spaciousness, high ceilings, beautiful floors with exquisite inlays, 2 fireplaces and other architectural detail of 1925 are all enhanced by new 21st century amenities. First floor: The broad front porch leads one into a large welcoming entry foyer with wood-burning fireplace; Living room with ceiling fan and crown molding; Ultra new and really ultra wonderful and bright gourmet Kitchen with quartz counters, gas cooking with true exhaust to outside, energy-saving appliances, subway tile backsplash, abundant cabinetry including in the large center island with built-in microwave and 4 handsome upholstered stools, stainless steel sink with garbage disposal, dishwasher, new Anderson insulated sunny window with views of the rear gardens, recessed lighting along with gorgeous large glass pendants over the island, exit to rear deck; Wall between the Kitchen and Dining Room was removed to create an open, airy space while the Dining Room retains its original charm with handsome picture molding, period sconces and chandelier, triple bay window with deep sills; new Butler Pantry with deep stainless steel sink, wine refrigerator, subway tile backsplash, penny tile floor, toe kick electric heat; Renovated powder room. Second floor: 4 large bedrooms each with ceiling fan and good closet. One of these bedrooms boasts a gas fireplace and track lighting. It is connected to the master bedroom and currently serves as an upstairs family room; Full hall bath fully upgraded with wonderful antique sink, long soaking tub, separate shower stall, ceramic tile floor and wainscot. Third floor: 3 large rooms with ceiling fans currently used as 2 bedrooms and 1 office with excellent closet/storage space; Hall bath with ceramic tile floor, beadboard wainscot, European-style shower, great water pressure! ; Unfinished storage/attic room provides plenty of extra storage space. Basement: Transformed by current owners into finished family room, powder room, unfinished utility room, large laundry room with outside exit and an extra walk-in closet room with powerful dehumidifier. This basement is clean, offers high ceilings and amazing useful space. 2010 Gas boiler. 2009 gas hot water heater. 200 AMP electric panel. New flue liners in chimneys. The current owners have improved this house and grounds enormously during their ownership. Please be sure to review the "List of Improvements" attached to the Seller Disclosure Statement. Location: walking distance to commuter train to Center City; convenient bus public transportation; shops on Stenton venue; easy access to Mount Airy or Chestnut Hill shops and restaurants. This is simply a wonderful home and property!
  1. Listed by Loretta C Witt • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
    P: (215)-248-6522 loretta@lorettawitt.com

Property Details for 715 Vernon Road

Tax ID Number
222040200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 715 Vernon Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH727008
Days on Market7
Taxes$3,827 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,446 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 715 Vernon Road

Stories-Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,446 SF

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Property Information for 715 Vernon Road

Location
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
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
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $273,400
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $232,400
  • City Town Tax: $1,727
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H40
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Tax Lot: 36
  • School Tax: $2,100
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
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: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Laundry, Other, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Pantry
Room 5
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: 2nd Stry Fam Rm
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $80
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $960
  • Electric Avg Month: $130
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $1,560
  • Gas Avg Month: $142
  • Gas Prev 12 Months: $1,704
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,360.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,360.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,360.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched, Shingle, Flat
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3015/6906/2636/301569062636_512_384_WM_Gf0L2oU0wKomTF30.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Type: Other, Full, Partially Finished, Windows, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • 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 Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 42.00 x 147.56
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 1014147
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Exhaust Fan, Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://alcovevideo.com/715-e-vernon-rd
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.lorettawitthomes.com

Property History for 715 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645403747

$507,500

+4.2% / yr

May 15, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH727008

$507,500—
Mar 28, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH727008

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #645403747

$507,500

+4.2% / yr

05/15/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH727008

$507,500
03/28/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH727008

—

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Public Records for 715 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,461 ($538 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt2,360 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,360 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,446 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2-0402-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 715 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Day Anna B School
Public - PK to 8
King Martin Luther High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Parkway Northwest
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Day Anna B School
PublicPK to 8

King Martin Luther High School
Public9 to 12

Hill-Freedman World Academy
Public6 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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