Welcome to 1705 S. Dorrance Street in the popular Newbold neighborhood. This gorgeous brick front townhouse has been completely renovated (2018-2019). Newer HVAC, electric and plumbing. Recessed lighting throughout. The original character of the home has been preserved by exposing the original brick in the living room, while adding modern touches with brand new hardwood flooring, barn doors, iron railings and vaulted ceiling in the dining room. There is a powder room on the main floor. The kitchen has granite counter tops with all new stainless-steel appliances, a breakfast bar, Soft close white shaker cabinets, tile backsplash with ample storage and counter space. The second-floor features 3 nice size bedroom with a luxurious full bath in the master bedroom in addition to a hall full bath. *Tenant Occupied, Photos from 2021
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Year Built: 1923
Stories: 2
Living Area: 901 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Springer Realty Group
Office Phone: (484) 498-4000
Listing Agent: Wesley K. Firkin
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
This property is $66.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $165/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: #PAPH2346780
Listing Office:
Office Name: Springer Realty Group
Office Phone: (484) 498-4000
Listing Agent: Wesley K. Firkin
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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
4
/10
G.W. Childs Elementary School
1599 Wharton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
High School
4
/10
Universal Audenried Charter High School
3301 Tasker St
Distance between this listing and this school1.27 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
4
/10
G.W. Childs Elementary School
1599 Wharton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.43 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School
1801 S 22nd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.31 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
2
/10
Stephen Girard Elementary School
1800 Snyder Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.38 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Universal Institute Charter School at Vare, EH
2100 S 24th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
6
/10
Universal Institute Charter School
800 S 15th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.86 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-9
6
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Christopher Columbus Charter School
South Building
Distance between this listing and this school1.09 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Universal Audenried Charter High School
3301 Tasker St
Distance between this listing and this school1.27 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science
1928 Point Breeze Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.57 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
4
/10
South Philadelphia High School
2101 S Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,929. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1705 S Dorrance St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1705 S Dorrance St property is $325,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1705 S Dorrance St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19145.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1705 S Dorrance 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 1705 S Dorrance St are: G.W. Childs Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Universal Audenried Charter 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 $1,818 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 24, 2019 for $280,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1705 S Dorrance St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1705 S Dorrance St is 901 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1705 S Dorrance St is 1923.
This home is located at 1705 S Dorrance St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19145 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 901 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $325,000.
While more than 242 listings in Philadelphia, PA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 216 listings sold at asking price, and more than 502 were sold below. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. 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.