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2 beds1,624 sqft$139/sqft
8241 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$139/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Adorable Fox Chase two bedroom Cape Cod located on corner lot in quiet location of Rising Sun Ave. Living Room is highlighted with brick fireplace, hardwood floors, and crown molding. Dining Room offers bright windows and hardwood flooring. Eat-in-Kitchen with gas cooking. Half bath- Breezeway between home and over-sized two car garage. Second floor offers two bedroom and full bathroom. Plenty of hidden storage. Finished basement with a bonus brick fireplace. Utility room and laundry room offer ample...Adorable Fox Chase two bedroom Cape Cod located on corner lot in quiet location of Rising Sun Ave. Living Room is highlighted with brick fireplace, hardwood floors, and crown molding. Dining Room offers bright windows and hardwood flooring. Eat-in-Kitchen with gas cooking. Half bath- Breezeway between home and over-sized two car garage. Second floor offers two bedroom and full bathroom. Plenty of hidden storage. Finished basement with a bonus brick fireplace. Utility room and laundry room offer ample additional storage space. Large fenced rear yard with rear patio off of Living Room. New Shingle Roof! Home is close to Pennypack Park, Swim Club, Train Station, and Stables tucked away in low traffic area!
  • Listed by: Patricia W Strehle 215.901.5162 patwisestrehle@comcast.net • Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Listing closed: 04/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002385392

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Location

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Property Information for 8241 Rising Sun Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,049 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 631169800
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: FOX CHASE
  • Subdivision: FOX CHASE (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: HOFFNAGH ST
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 6
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,624.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,191 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19111 (19111)
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: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $217,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $141,661
  • Land Assessed Value: $76,139
  • Land Use Code: C21
  • Zoning: RSD2
  • Tax Lot: 228
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 14
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 10
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 22 X 13
Room 5
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: UTILITY
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,624.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 107X123
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1349507
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.PatWiseStrehle.net

Property History for 8241 Rising Sun Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #572843069

$223,500

-0.4% / yr

Apr 28, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002385392

$226,500
Mar 3, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002385392

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #572843069

$223,500

-0.4% / yr

04/28/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002385392

$226,500
03/03/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002385392

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

Public Records for 8241 Rising Sun Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$86,980Additions$347,920Total$434,900
Tax Record2026$4,475 ($373 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,191 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1964ZoningRSD2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN63-1169800

Schools near 8241 Rising Sun Avenue

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fox Chase School
PublicK to 5

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington George High School
Public9 to 12

Swenson Arts & Technology High School
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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