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518 Forest Hills Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19116

$425,000

Home List Price

$5,047*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,980 SqFt
$215/SqFt
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518 Forest Hills Ave, Philadelphia$425,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$5,047*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, On Street
Year Built1967
HeatingHeat Pump
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2355288
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 518 Forest Hills Ave

*** OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY, May 18 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AND SUNDAY, May 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM *** Beautiful brick TURN KEY cape in Somerton. Walk through front door and into living room with high Cathedral ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors in mint condition and stone fireplace. Room allows in plenty of natural light including from skylights from the loft above that could be used as an office, 4th bedroom or bonus space. The kitchen was completely remodeled featuring updated 42" maple cabinets, with soft close doors and drawers, granite countertops, tile back splash and stainless steel appliances. Kitchen also contains plenty of recessed lighting and under cabinet lighting. Both bathrooms in house have been full remodeled bathroom with ceramic tile floor and shower surround. All 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans with light and ample closet space. Newer windows throughout most of home. Newer forced air HVAC. Entertain friends and family in the completely remodeled walkout basement with updated full bathroom. Property contains a large fenced in backyard with a covered patio. Property also contains a large storage area in the basement, attic storage and rear shed. NEW ROOF - 2022, New heater and central air - 2022, New 200amp electric panel. Minutes from Woodhaven Rd, I-95 for a easy commute to Center City Philadelphia, Princeton/Trenton NJ and NYC. Walking distance to parks and shopping centers. Make your offer today as this one is going to go quickly !

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,980 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Homestarr Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 355-5565
  • Listing Agent: Michael Bottaro

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway, Off Street, On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • George Washington High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • CCA Baldi Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Watson T. Comly School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: right at corner of Bustleton Ave and County Line Rd

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $425,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $215/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,171
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$258.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

50

# of Sold Homes

960

518 Forest Hills Ave vs Philadelphia

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-37 Days

$425,000

+$166.1K More

$215/SqFt

+$19 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $166.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $19/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2355288

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Homestarr Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 355-5565
  • Listing Agent: Michael Bottaro

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 17, 2017Home Sold
$270,000
Aug 03, 2009Home Sold
$265,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,171 -
2019$3,090$220,800
2018$2,986$213,300
2017$2,986$213,300

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Watson T. Comly School

  • 1001 Byberry Rd

  • 0.89 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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8
/10

  • CCA Baldi Middle School

  • 8801 Verree Rd

  • 3.56 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • George Washington High School

  • 10175 Bustleton Ave

  • 2.02 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,765. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 518 Forest Hills Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 518 Forest Hills Ave property is $425,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 518 Forest Hills Ave is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19116.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 518 Forest Hills Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 518 Forest Hills Ave are:
Watson T. Comly School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
CCA Baldi Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
George Washington High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,171 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 17, 2017 for $270,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 518 Forest Hills Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 518 Forest Hills Ave is 1,980 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 518 Forest Hills Ave is 1967.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19116›518 Forest Hills Ave

This home is located at 518 Forest Hills Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19116 in the Far Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,980 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $425,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in April 2024 saw over 242 listings sold above listed price, more than 216 sold at listed price and over 502 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 9.8%. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $258,806, while the average time on the real estate market was 50 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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