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229 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

$425,000

Home List Price

$5,047*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,980 SqFt
$215/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

Location

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229 S 51st St, Philadelphia$425,000

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$5,047*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air, Zoned
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2336958
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 229 S 51st St

Inviting, beautifully renovated 3-story home on a quiet Walnut Hill neighborhood block in University City. This light-filled 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home offers high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, an open first floor plan with awesome kitchen, a lovely rear patio plus a covered front porch. 2-zone HVAC. Perfect blend of original character and modern finishes. New or newer systems, appliances, and finishes throughout. Ideal layout and condition! This warm and wonderful home is walkable to so many restaurants and amenities—Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, Barkan Park, Malcolm X Park, University City Swim Club, Honeysuckle Provisions, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Cafe, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Loco Pez, Gold Standard, Doro Bet, Cleo Bagels, Vietnam Cafe, Milkcrate Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Gojjo, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, St Joe's UCity, 15 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Look at the value you get by moving just a block or two to the west--Just incredible. FINANCING NOTE -- EVERY BUYER is eligible for a straight $10,000 lender credit on this home (offered by select reputable local lenders).

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,980 SqFt

Listing Office:

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

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • William L. Sayre High School, Public District Grades 9-12

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 51st & Locust

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $425,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $215/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,931
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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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

229 S 51st St vs Philadelphia

21 DAYS ON ROCKET

-33 Days

$425,000

+$167.3K More

$215/SqFt

+$20 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $167.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $20/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: #PAPH2336958

Listing Office:

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

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.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 29, 2018Home Sold
$360,000
Oct 07, 2016Home Sold
$70,000
Apr 19, 2005Home Sold
$42,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,931 -
2019$2,318$165,600
2018$1,400$100,000
2017$1,400$100,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

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High School

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3
/10

  • William L. Sayre High School

  • 5800 Walnut St

  • 0.81 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 $21,691. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. The majority of families are 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 229 S 51st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 229 S 51st St property is $425,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 229 S 51st St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19139.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 229 S 51st 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 229 S 51st St are:
William L. Sayre 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 $3,931 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on March 29, 2018 for $360,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 229 S 51st St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 229 S 51st St is 1,980 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 229 S 51st St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19139›229 S 51st St

This home is located at 229 S 51st St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. This 1,980 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $425,000.

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. Listings spent 54 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $257,610 during the same period.

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

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