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129 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

$525,000

Home List Price

$6,234*

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0 Baths
2,375 SqFt
$221/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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129 S 48th St, Philadelphia$525,000

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$6,234*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2328498
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 129 S 48th St

Opportunity knocks for House Hackers, Investors, Students and First Time Home Buyers - This well maintained legal duplex is situated right next to University City, blocks away from the UPenn bus stop, Market Street subway stop and has plentiful street parking. Each unit has its own front door accessible from the enclosed shared front porch. UNIT 1 -The entire top floor with 1 bedroom, office/den area and a 3 piece bath. The open kitchen has lots of counter space and overlooks the living/dining area with tons of natural light pouring in. The bedroom has a built in storage and closet system that creates extra space for an office or workout area. Combo washer/dryer is conveniently located in unit and central air/heat is controlled by the hallway thermostat. (Current Rent: $1,190/month) UNIT 2 - The entire first floor and finished lower level offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, laundry and a private outdoor deck. Enter through the front door into the living/dining area which leads into the large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Behind the kitchen is the first bedroom with ensuite bathroom and access to the rear deck. Downstairs are 3 more bedrooms a full bathroom, laundry and extra storage space. (Current Rent: $2,260) Schedule your showing today and start building equity in booming West Philly.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Living Area: 2,375 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
  • Listing Agent: Eliza Michiels

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • West Philadelphia High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Alain Locke Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Drive west on Sansom St, turn right onto S 48th St and property is on the corner on the right.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $525,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $221/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,303
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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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

129 S 48th St vs Philadelphia

61 DAYS ON ROCKET

+11 Days

$525,000

+$266.1K More

$221/SqFt

+$25 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $266.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $25/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: #PAPH2328498

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
  • Listing Agent: Eliza Michiels

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 27, 2021Home Sold
$470,000
Mar 28, 2013Home Sold
$158,750

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,303 -
2019$2,217$158,400
2018$1,788$127,700
2017$1,788$127,700

History based on county public records data.

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Total Monthly Payment

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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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3
/10

  • Alain Locke Elementary School

  • 4550 Haverford Ave

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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3
/10

  • West Philadelphia High School

  • 4901 Chestnut St

  • 0.14 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,541. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19139›129 S 48th St

This home is located at 129 S 48th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,375 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $525,000.

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%. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 50 days, the median list price was $258,806.

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

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