Last Sold Price
3 beds1,242 sqft$32/sqft
78 Houston Rd, Lansdowne, PA 19050

Description

Here is a nice row home in a convenient location close to shopping, shopping, transportation & services. The home features a modern kitchen and bath, replacement windows and a basement garage. On the first floor is a living room, dining room and kitchen, as well as a large entry foyer. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms and a bath. The property was recently renovated and is in move in condition. But small quantities of elbow grease will really bring out the potential. This is an excellent opportunity....Here is a nice row home in a convenient location close to shopping, shopping, transportation & services. The home features a modern kitchen and bath, replacement windows and a basement garage. On the first floor is a living room, dining room and kitchen, as well as a large entry foyer. Upstairs are 3 large bedrooms and a bath. The property was recently renovated and is in move in condition. But small quantities of elbow grease will really bring out the potential. This is an excellent opportunity. Make your appointment today! Note: This is a HUD home sold in As-Is condition without any guarantee or warranty by seller. HUD Case #441-765518. Insurability is IN (Insured) - This property is eligible for FHA 203(b) financing. Conventional or FHA 203(k) financing may also be used. Buyer pays both sides of transfer tax. Buyer also pays for any U&O expenses, any tax or utility certifications and any conveyancing expenses. Please see agent remarks for information on how to submit an offer and how to obtain a property condition report. "equal housing opportunity".
LISTING CLOSED: 05/26/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Alvaro Ronderos • Independence Real Estate Sales LLC
    P: (610) 825-1776 al@independencereo.com

Property Details for 78 Houston Road

Status
MLS #
1000078558
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$3,928 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
0.03 AC / 1,176 SF
Tax ID Number
16-02-01221-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
LANSDOWNE
Subdivision
LANSDOWNE (DELAWARE PA)
Cross Street
PEMBROKE AVE
Municipality
UPPER DARBY TWP
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
6
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,242.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$185,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

[Lansdowne, PA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Independence Real Estate Sales LLC

Sold By Whitney Sims Realty LLC

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Building Information for 78 Houston Road

Stories2Residences-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,176 SF

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Property Information for 78 Houston Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: UPPER DARBY
  • School District County ID: 300200397363
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Upper Darby Twp (10416)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $64,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 140-000
Lease Information
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, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,242.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15X83
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 441011
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.independencereo.com

Property History for 78 Houston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000078558

$40,000
May 1, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000078558

Jan 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000078558

$53,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000078558

$40,000
05/01/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000078558

01/05/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000078558

$53,000

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

Public Records for 78 Houston Road

Taxable ValueLand$14,400Additions$70,730Total$85,130
Tax Record2021$4,596 ($383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,242 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,242 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,245 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyDELAWAREAPN16-02-01221-00

Schools near 78 Houston Road

This home is within Upper Darby School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Beverly Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Upper Darby Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Walter M Senkow El School
Public1 to 5

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Houston Road, Lansdowne, PA 19050
$40,000
3
1,242
1,176
$250,000
4
1,273
3,049
$72,000
3
1,242
1,245
$87,900
3
1,242
1,307
$47,000
3
1,198
2,500
$125,000
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2,750

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