This well-maintained home sits in the bustling Olde Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, approximately 2 miles from Penn’s Landing. Take visitors out to one of the growing number of local restaurants or entertainment establishments, or if staying in is your thing, have them relax in your living room while you prepare a meal in your eat in kitchen. Don't worry about missing anything in the living room. The large service window and counter allows for a great view from the kitchen to the living room. Visitors can walk straight from the front door through the living room, kitchen and into the mudroom, before exiting to the rear patio where you may have your grill. The second floor has 2 well-kept bedrooms and a full bath. Not enough room for you? Convert the third floor into a sitting room and a third bedroom, for those overnight guests. To top it all off, the home is equipped with solar panels for savings on electricity. The solar panels are owned outright by the home owner. New batteries will be required.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1915
Stories: 3
Living Area: 1,536 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One
Office Phone: (610) 670-6566
Listing Agent: Michael Bennett Donlan
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Other
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Penn Treaty, Public District Grades 6-12
Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
John Moffet Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
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Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $339,000
Price Per SqFt: $221/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $706
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $81.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $26/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: #PAPH2333500
Listing Office:
Office Name: Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One
Office Phone: (610) 670-6566
Listing Agent: Michael Bennett Donlan
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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
5
/10
John Moffet Elementary School
127 West Oxford St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
High School
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Penn Treaty
600 E Thompson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
5
/10
John Moffet Elementary School
127 West Oxford St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
3
/10
James R. Ludlow Elementary School
550 W Master St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
/10
Adaire Alexander School
1300 E Palmer St
Distance between this listing and this school0.45 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Laboratory Charter School
800 N Orianna St
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
4
/10
Young Scholars Charter School
900 N Marshall St
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
3
/10
People For People Charter School
800 N Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school1.19 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
Penn Treaty
600 E Thompson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school1.11 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,938. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1238 N Hancock St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1238 N Hancock St property is $339,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1238 N Hancock St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1238 N Hancock St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1238 N Hancock St are: John Moffet Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Penn Treaty: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $706 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1238 N Hancock St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1238 N Hancock St is 1,536 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1238 N Hancock St is 1915.
This home is located at 1238 N Hancock St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19122 in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. This 1,536 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $339,000.
While more than 228 listings in Philadelphia, PA in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 214 listings sold at asking price, and more than 481 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 4.6% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 54 days, the median list price was $257,610.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.