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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,496 sqft
979 Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150
TownhouseProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$174/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Investor alert Master the Possibilities, perfect for a flip or a 203K project ..... This corner twin nestled in the the Mt. Airy section, has tons of potential... gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, spacious living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms and even a semi finished basement great for entertaining... This beautifully maintained home, is a diamond in the ruff that just needs to be polished... !Investor alert Master the Possibilities, perfect for a flip or a 203K project ..... This corner twin nestled in the the Mt. Airy section, has tons of potential... gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout, spacious living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms and even a semi finished basement great for entertaining... This beautifully maintained home, is a diamond in the ruff that just needs to be polished... !
  • Listed by: Trena T Clarke 267.206.8112 trena@tcsmgt.com • TCS Management, LLC
Listing closed: 04/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH952530

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$270,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 979 Vernon Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,374 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 502407400
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Street
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST)
  • Subdivision: MT AIRY (EAST) (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • Cross Street: Mansfield Ave
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,496.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,050 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19150 (19150)
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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $169,600
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,496.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 1,496.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Interior Access, Improved, Windows, Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 27.70 x 110.10
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Parcel ID: 1246075
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: >84" Garage Door
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated, Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Under Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Available
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: No Septic System

Property History for 979 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1463974486

$240,000
Apr 21, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH952530

$260,000
Mar 22, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH952530

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1463974486

$240,000
04/21/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH952530

$260,000
03/22/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH952530

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

Public Records for 979 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,420Additions$213,680Total$267,100
Tax Record2026$3,670 ($306 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,683 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN50-2407400

Schools near 979 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
Edmonds Franklin S 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: 979 Vernon Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
$260,000
3
1,496
3,050
$199,000
3
1,696
2,771
2
1,496
2,771
$142,500
2
1,496
2,771
2
1,496
2,771
$297,500
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1,764
6,051

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