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159 W Lippincott St, Philadelphia, PA, 19133

$125,000

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$1,484*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,008 SqFt
$124/SqFt
Townhouse
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159 W Lippincott St, Philadelphia$125,000

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$1,484*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1920
HeatingRadiant, Hot Water
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2317764
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 159 W Lippincott St

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ADDRESS! FAIRHILL-UPPER KENSINGTON PROPERTY Room to grow in this newly updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home! Your front door takes you to a sunlit open-concept living and dining room, with new carpet, that is a great space for entertaining family and friends! This area flows into an updated eat-in kitchen featuring new vinyl plank flooring, wood cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and an included refrigerator in an adjoining area. The entire first level is freshly painted and the interior doors are recently replaced. The refrigerator area provides outdoor access to a rear-fenced patio, so food is transported easily for outdoor barbeques! There is plenty of space on your patio, for container gardening to grow your herbs or flowers to bring inside. On the second level, you will be delighted to find your three spacious bedrooms, all with closets, and a full hallway bathroom. The entire second level is freshly painted, all carpeting is newly installed, and all the second-level bedroom and closet doors are recently replaced. A bonus to this home is the large clean partially finished basement with a full bathroom (pedestal sink, new toilet, and replaced interior door) that expands your living area to three levels with an additional 500+/- feet! You are sure to appreciate this bonus room to use as you please: a recreation room, hobby room, or overflow guest room! There is a built-in closet in the basement for additional storage! Steps from your front door, you'll find your corner grocery store, a wonderful convenience to have nearby! 159 West Lippincott Street has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable, so most errands can be accomplished on foot. 159 West Lippincott Street is a 19-minute walk from the Market Frankford Transit Center Line to 69th St/from your local Somerset Station stop. Nearby parks to your home include Hissey Center, McKinley Playground, and Mann Recreation Center. Nearby, you will find healthcare providers and large scale employers at Temple University Hospital Episcopal Campus and St Christopher's Hospital for Children. You will easily access Allegheny Ave, the Shopping & Restaurants along Front St, Lehigh Ave, & more. This home qualifies when qualified owner-occupied, for up to $10,000 in financial assistance toward closing costs (including transfer tax), and no income restriction! This home is move-in ready now for you to bring your bags, unpack, and call your Home Sweet Home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,008 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty Mark Associates
  • Office Phone: (215) 376-4444
  • Listing Agent: Hope I. Goldsmith

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant, Hot Water
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Edison / Fareira High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Aspira Charter School at John B. Stetson, Public Charter Grades 5-8
  • Lewis Elkin Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Philadelphia City Hall, turn onto North Broad Street, travel 2.8 miles then turn right onto Lehigh Avenue, go for 1.3 miles then turn left onto N Front Street, go 0.5 miles then turn left onto Lippincott Street, house is 495 feet on your right hand side.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $125,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $124/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $378
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$257.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

54

# of Sold Homes

923

159 W Lippincott St vs Philadelphia

86 DAYS ON ROCKET

+32 Days

$125,000

-$132.6K Less

$124/SqFt

-$71 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $132.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $71/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2317764

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty Mark Associates
  • Office Phone: (215) 376-4444
  • Listing Agent: Hope I. Goldsmith

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

Dec 14, 2007Home Sold
$52,500
May 18, 2007Home Sold
$24,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$378 -
2019$494$35,300
2018$634$45,300
2017$634$45,300

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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2
/10

  • Lewis Elkin Elementary School

  • 3199 D St

  • 0.53 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Aspira Charter School at John B. Stetson

  • 3200 B St

  • 0.31 miles

  • Public Charter Grades 5-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Edison / Fareira High School

  • 151 W Luzerne St

  • 0.99 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 $24,407. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 159 W Lippincott St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 159 W Lippincott St property is $125,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 159 W Lippincott St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 159 W Lippincott 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 159 W Lippincott St are:
Lewis Elkin Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Aspira Charter School at John B. Stetson: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Edison / Fareira 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 $378 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on December 14, 2007 for $52,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 159 W Lippincott St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 159 W Lippincott St is 1,008 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 159 W Lippincott St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19133›159 W Lippincott St

This home is located at 159 W Lippincott St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19133 in the Fairhill neighborhood. This 1,008 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 February 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $125,000.

In March 2024 more than 228 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 214 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 481 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 4.6%. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $257,610, while the average time on the real estate market was 54 days.

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

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