845 Herschel Road

Closed 2/1/18
Closed 2/1/18
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Enclosed Porch
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Foyer
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bathroom
Basement - Finished
Basement - Finished
Basement - Finished
Back Yard
Exterior Back
Exterior Side
Exterior Front
Sold
Last Sold Price
$312,000
3 beds1,433 sqft$218/sqft
845 Herschel Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,575 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully updated stone-front rancher situated on a tree lined block on one of the most desirable streets in Old Somerton. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and find it hard to believe you are still within the city limits. Enter through the covered porch to find exposed hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace & several windows that provide an array of natural light and leads to the...Beautifully updated stone-front rancher situated on a tree lined block on one of the most desirable streets in Old Somerton. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and find it hard to believe you are still within the city limits. Enter through the covered porch to find exposed hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The spacious living room features a wood burning fireplace & several windows that provide an array of natural light and leads to the formal dining room with chair rail and beautiful chandelier. Continue to find an eat-in-kitchen with ceramic tile floors, an abundance of solid wood cabinets & counter space and new appliances including built-in dishwasher & stainless steel refrigerator that is included. The remainder of the main level hosts 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and adequate closet space, an updated hall bathroom with new vanity & ceramic tiled floors, powder room off the kitchen and interior access to the 2-car garage with electric opener. The lower level is a fully finished basement with wall-to-wall carpeting & recessed lighting that is used as a family room & office area and also hosts the separate laundry room with washer & dryer that are included. Additional features are a spacious yard, new roof (2013), new windows (2015/2017), exterior painted in 2016, updated electric, laundry chute and driveway that provides off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Convenient access to Somerton train station, shopping, schools, route-1 and I-95. Truly a great home in one of the most desirable sections of the city that certainly will not disappoint.
  • Listed by: Michael F Cirillo 215.938.7800 mike@themikecteam.com • Better Homes Realty Group
Listing closed: 02/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004159141

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Philadelphia, PA

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Property Information for 845 Herschel Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,190 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 583071600
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SOMERTON
  • Subdivision: SOMERTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: SOUTHAMPTON RD
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,433.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,575 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • Elementary School: WATSON COMLY SCHOOL (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALDI (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • High School: GEORGE WASHINGTON (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19116 (19116)
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: $227,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $159,530
  • Land Assessed Value: $68,370
  • Land Use Code: B36
  • Zoning: RSD1
  • Tax Lot: 32
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,433.00
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Partial, Drainage System, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75X101
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • 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

Property History for 845 Herschel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #616716051

$313,000

+3.1% / yr

Feb 1, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004159141

$312,000—
Nov 19, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1004159141

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #616716051

$313,000

+3.1% / yr

02/01/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004159141

$312,000
11/19/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1004159141

—

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Public Records for 845 Herschel Road

Taxable ValueLand$78,460Additions$313,840Total$392,300
Tax Record2026$3,568 ($297 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,433 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,433 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRSD1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN58-3071600

Schools near 845 Herschel Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Comly Watson School
Public - K to 5
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington George High School
Public - 9 to 12
Swenson Arts & Technology High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Comly Watson 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 845 Herschel Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
$312,000
3
1,433
7,575
855 Herschel Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
–
–
–
1,400
7,500
830 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
–
–
–
4,166
11,641
820 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
$225,000
3
1,292
9,540
835 Herschel Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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3.5
3,400
23,400
814 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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–
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3,350

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