853 East Cathedral Road

Closed 7/8/16Virtual Tour
Closed 7/8/16Virtual Tour
Exterior Front
Front Yard
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Gallery Image 13
Laundry Room
Basement - Finished
Exterior Back
Back Yard
Back Yard
Exterior Front
Sold
Last Sold Price
$190,000
3 beds1,182 sqft$161/sqft
853 E Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,875 sq ftLot Size
1969Year Built
$161/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

If LOCATION is important to you, schedule your appointment to visit this home today! We have the perfect location with a taste of the "Suburbs" right within the City limits! Whether looking for your first single, detached home or downsizing, this is one to consider. We are within walking distance to Andorra Shopping Center for grocery shopping, restaurants, Kohl's, Staples and more. You can enjoy recreational fun at Houston Playground which offers a wide range of programs for all ages, from swing...If LOCATION is important to you, schedule your appointment to visit this home today! We have the perfect location with a taste of the "Suburbs" right within the City limits! Whether looking for your first single, detached home or downsizing, this is one to consider. We are within walking distance to Andorra Shopping Center for grocery shopping, restaurants, Kohl's, Staples and more. You can enjoy recreational fun at Houston Playground which offers a wide range of programs for all ages, from swing sets to ball fields, tennis and much, much more. Nature lovers will delight at the proximity to Wissahickon Stables and Fairmount Park with trails for walking, biking, hiking and jogging. We are within walking distance to the Septa bus route. With just a short commute to the train station and to Chestnut Hill, Manayunk, Plymouth Meeting Metroplex, Conshohocken, schools, and major roads and highways, we have it all. Located in desirable Andorra section of the City, this home has a beautiful bow window, two side windows and another window in the dining room area which allow lots of natural light to brighten this home. Most of the carpeting has been removed to reveal the hardwood floors. The kitchen and bath has been updated. The home has newer windows throughout. Bring your imagination to finish the walk-up attic and think about the possibility of expanding the partially finished lower level basement into the unfinished laundry area. Enjoy the serenity of the beautiful, wooded backyard under the shade of your covered patio. Needs some cosmetics and is priced accordingly. Schedule your appointment today!
  • Listed by: Bernadine Fanini 215.370.9731 bernie@teamfanini.com • Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Listing closed: 07/08/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000030658

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 853 East Cathedral Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,500 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Philadelphia County
  • Tax ID Number: 214102390
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Levels/Stories: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: ANDORRA
  • Subdivision: ANDORRA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: WISSAHICKON AV
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,182.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,875 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19128 (19128)
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: $178,600
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $106,600
  • Land Assessed Value: $72,000
  • Land Use Code: A21
  • Zoning: RSA1
  • Tax Lot: 28
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, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,182.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55X125
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1009096
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.berniefanini.com

Property History for 853 East Cathedral Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1000030658

$190,000—
May 26, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000030658

—
May 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000030658

$207,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1000030658

$190,000
05/26/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1000030658

—
05/11/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000030658

$207,000

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

Public Records for 853 East Cathedral Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,600Additions$290,400Total$363,000
Tax Record2026$3,288 ($274 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1969ZoningRSA1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-4102390

Schools near 853 East Cathedral Road

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shawmont School
Public - PK to 8
Roxborough High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lankenau High School
Public - 9 to 12
Saul W B Agricultural School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shawmont School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Lankenau High School
Public9 to 12

Saul W B Agricultural 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: 853 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$190,000
3
1,182
6,875
851 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
–
–
–
1,400
6,875
855 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$227,500
3
1,648
6,177
8590 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
–
–
–
1,475
5,940
849 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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1,328
6,875
828 Scotia Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
$425,000
4
2,382
6,738

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