Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,900 sqft
829 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The house you always wondered about Custom built in 1966 for Philadelphia Socialites this 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single with 2 garage (automatic opener) was the center of many meetings, dinners and social events. Owned by only one family since it was built, this house has been well-maintained with light-filled, spacious rooms and a logical floor plan separating the private and public areas. Wide entry hall with closet & 1/2 bathroom, step up living room with large bay window, open to dining room....The house you always wondered about Custom built in 1966 for Philadelphia Socialites this 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom single with 2 garage (automatic opener) was the center of many meetings, dinners and social events. Owned by only one family since it was built, this house has been well-maintained with light-filled, spacious rooms and a logical floor plan separating the private and public areas. Wide entry hall with closet & 1/2 bathroom, step up living room with large bay window, open to dining room. Eat in Kitchen that overlooks entertainment room with sliding glass door to rear yard. Upper level offers large master bedroom/bath and double closets. Three additional rooms and hall bath. Lower level leads to additional space and Laundry area. Living room and Dining room both with hardwood floors. Easy commute to Center City and steps from transportation. Needs the touch! Great opportunity! Make this the perfect house for you!

Listing Agents

  1. Wendy Schwartz, MSW

    Wendy Schwartz, MSW

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

  • Listed by: Tamika Nealy-Farmbry 215.247.3600 tamika@ewrhomes.com • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Listing closed: 11/14/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000434113

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$266,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Philadelphia, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill

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Property Information for 829 Vernon Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,692 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 222041105
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Other, Split Level
  • Levels/Stories: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: STENTON AVE
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,900.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,300 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $335,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $284,920
  • Land Assessed Value: $50,280
  • Land Use Code: D30
  • Zoning: RSA2
  • Tax Lot: 142
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,900.00
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Basement Type: Full
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66X103
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 829 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #582918928

$245,000
Nov 14, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1000434113

$245,000
Sep 28, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000434113

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #582918928

$245,000
11/14/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1000434113

$245,000
09/28/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000434113

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

Public Records for 829 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$121,440Additions$485,760Total$607,200
Tax Record2026$6,526 ($544 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,534 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,534 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningRSA2CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN22-2041105

Schools near 829 Vernon Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 829 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19119
$245,000
4
2,900
6,300
1
1,414
2,772
1
1,414
2,898
4
1
2,768
5,575
$158,000
1
3,015
9,000
$155,000
7
3,015
9,000

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