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231 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

$460,000

Home List Price

$5,463*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,671 SqFt
$275/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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231 Watkins St, Philadelphia$460,000

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$5,463*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingNone
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2351702
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 231 Watkins St

Welcome to 231 Watkins St, a sunny single-family home in the heart of South Philadelphia on a picturesque block. This impeccably charming home has been renovate throughout, as 1,671 square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, an additional ensuite office or studio, a finished basement and 2.5 bathrooms. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the charm of the decorative moldings, high ceilings and open living and dining space. Owners have had a tv projection system installed for its new owners to enjoy. Custom chefs kitchen is complete with an induction stove with bluetooth compatibilities, quartz countertops, brass fixtures all made in the USA by Schoolhouse, open shelving by Ultrashelf, sustainable Fireclay tile, and maple cabinetry. All appliances by Samsung. On the second level, you will find a full guest bathroom, complete with a tub and a linen closet. This floor also has 2 bedrooms with a Philadelphia luxury, deep closets! The third floor offers a spacious and sunny primary suite. There is an additional space for an office/studio/library/walk in closet and features built in bookshelves. This floor has a custom private bathroom with a walk in shower. The finished basement houses a half bathroom and a separate utility room. The owners have installed a whole house water filtration system and a brand new 200amp electrical panel to allow for modern day electrical needs. Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautifully renovated home with modern amenities with an interior design lovers touch. This home’s spectacular location is steps to Dickinson Square Park, coffee shops and restaurants. Nearby shopping on Delaware Ave includes Target, Acme, Fine Wines & Good Spirits, Ikea, and Lowes. There’s also quick access to I-95 and South Jersey via I-76. Contact Geena and the Liz Clark team today for in-person or virtual tour options!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,671 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 380-5813
  • Listing Agent: Geena Marie Fontanazzi

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

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

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Furness High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Vare-Washington School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

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Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $460,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $275/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,341
  • 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

231 Watkins St vs Philadelphia

11 DAYS ON ROCKET

-39 Days

$460,000

+$201.1K More

$275/SqFt

+$79 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $201.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $79/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: #PAPH2351702

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 380-5813
  • Listing Agent: Geena Marie Fontanazzi

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

Oct 28, 2020Home Sold
$432,500
Jun 01, 2011Home Sold
$245,000
Dec 17, 2010Home Sold
$91,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,341 -
2019$3,664$261,800
2018$3,019$215,700
2017$3,019$215,700

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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6
/10

  • Vare-Washington School

  • 1198 S 5th St

  • 0.49 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Furness High School

  • 1900 S 3rd St

  • 0.21 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 $73,280. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 231 Watkins St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 231 Watkins St property is $460,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 231 Watkins St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 231 Watkins 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 231 Watkins St are:
Vare-Washington School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Furness 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 $3,341 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on October 28, 2020 for $432,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 231 Watkins St has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 231 Watkins St is 1,671 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 231 Watkins St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19148›231 Watkins St

This home is located at 231 Watkins St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,671 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $460,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 242 sold above asking price, over 502 sold below and more than 216 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 9.8% more homes for sale than in March 2024. Listings spent 50 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $258,806 during the same period.

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

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