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1608 W Sparks St, Philadelphia, PA, 19141

$265,000

Home List Price

$3,147*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,292 SqFt
$205/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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1608 W Sparks St, Philadelphia$265,000

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$3,147*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Alley, Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1915
HeatingHot Water
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2324110
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1608 W Sparks St

Check out this Beautiful Fully Renovated Home. Located in the Ogontz/Cheltenham Area, Small and quite block. This property features 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths , Fully Finished Basement, Two Car garage and a Brand new Deck. Schedule your private showing and make this your new home. Home has Brand new HVAC, Open concept plan and Brand New Kitchen to cater to Friends and Family.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 1,292 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty Mark Cityscape
  • Office Phone: (215) 583-7777
  • Listing Agent: Linda M Sandoval Martinez-Herrera

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener, Alley, Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • General Louis Wagner Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Prince Hall Elementary, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: OGONTZ AREA, UPCOMING NEIGHBORHOOD

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $265,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $205/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,372
  • 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

1608 W Sparks St vs Philadelphia

74 DAYS ON ROCKET

+24 Days

$265,000

+$6.1K More

$205/SqFt

+$9 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $6.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $9/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: #PAPH2324110

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty Mark Cityscape
  • Office Phone: (215) 583-7777
  • Listing Agent: Linda M Sandoval Martinez-Herrera

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,372 -
2019$1,432$102,300
2018$1,383$98,800
2017$1,383$98,800

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

  • Prince Hall Elementary

  • 6101 N Gratz St

  • 0.14 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • General Louis Wagner Middle School

  • 1701 W Chelten Ave

  • 0.32 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School

  • 6100 Stenton Ave

  • 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 $52,611. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1608 W Sparks St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1608 W Sparks St property is $265,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1608 W Sparks St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1608 W Sparks 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 1608 W Sparks St are:
Prince Hall Elementary: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
General Louis Wagner Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,372 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1608 W Sparks St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1608 W Sparks St is 1,292 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1608 W Sparks St is 1915.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19141›1608 W Sparks St

This home is located at 1608 W Sparks St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19141 in the Ogontz neighborhood. This 1,292 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $265,000.

In April 2024 more than 242 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 216 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 502 were sold below. In April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 9.8% more homes for sale than in March 2024. In April 2024, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $258,806.

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

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