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119 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

$269,000

Home List Price

$3,194*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,060 SqFt
$254/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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119 W Porter St, Philadelphia$269,000

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$3,194*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingNone
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2343352
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 119 W Porter St

Welcome to this beautifully renovated porch front home with central air in the desirable Whitman neighborhood of South Philly! A spacious stone and brick front porch welcomes you and is the perfect space for a morning coffee, evening cocktail, or entertaining friends. Enter the bright and cheery living room which features a large front window (blinds included throughout), recessed lighting, crown molding, 2 ceiling fans, and honeycomb bamboo wood flooring. Conveniently located off the living room is a brand new half bathroom. Step down into the dining room with gorgeous wainscoting, ceiling fan/light combo, and a window (a rare find in row home dining rooms!). The kitchen features white cabinets, brushed nickel fixtures, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and bead board backsplash. Off the kitchen is a small patio area, perfect for grilling or planting. The original wooden staircase is stunning and leads to the 2nd floor where you’ll find bamboo floors throughout, 3 good sized bedrooms with nice closet space and ceiling fans, and a beautiful full tiled bathroom. The basement has good ceiling height, freshly parged and painted walls, painted ceilings, newer washer/dryer, and offers a ton of storage space. Water heater was replaced in 2018 and a new heating and central air unit was installed in 2022. This home has been meticulously maintained and is totally move-in-ready! Located on a desirable block in Whitman and convenient to bridge and highway access. Walking distance to shopping, parks, public transportation, and all of the new restaurants, gyms, bars, & coffee shops that continue to open in this thriving neighborhood… the location can’t be beat! Check out this home today, you won’t be disappointed.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,060 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 923-7600
  • Listing Agent: Julie A Russell

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Furness High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • George W. Sharswood School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Between Front St and 2nd St, one block south of Ritner St

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $269,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $254/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,383
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Philadelphia, PA.

Med. Sold Price

$258.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$196

Avg. Days On Market

50

# of Sold Homes

960

119 W Porter St vs Philadelphia

18 DAYS ON ROCKET

-32 Days

$269,000

+$10.1K More

$254/SqFt

+$58 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $10.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $58/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: #PAPH2343352

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 923-7600
  • Listing Agent: Julie A Russell

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jan 16, 2018Home Sold
$220,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,383 -
2019$2,975$212,600
2018$1,656$118,300
2017$1,656$118,300

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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4
/10
  • George W. Sharswood School

  • 2300 S 2nd St

  • 0.14 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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4
/10
  • Furness High School

  • 1900 S 3rd St

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,446. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 119 W Porter St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 119 W Porter St property is $269,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 119 W Porter St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 119 W Porter St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 119 W Porter St are:
George W. Sharswood School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Furness High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,383 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on January 16, 2018 for $220,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 119 W Porter St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 119 W Porter St is 1,060 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 119 W Porter St is 1920.

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This home is located at 119 W Porter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,060 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $269,000.

Over 242 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 502 listings were sold below the listed price and 216 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 9.8%. Listings spent 50 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $258,806 during the same period.

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

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