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234 E Benezet St, Philadelphia, PA, 19118

$765,000

Home List Price

$9,084*

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,876 SqFt
$266/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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234 E Benezet St, Philadelphia$765,000

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$9,084*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2346820
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 234 E Benezet St

Unbelievable opportunity to own a meticulously maintained porchfront home located on a sought after block in Chestnut Hill. This circa 1901 property has been beautifully renovated and blends tons of original character and charm with modern amenities. Features include: living room; formal dining room; gorgeous custom eat in kitchen (with Brazilian Cherry Floors, tons of cabinets and storage, bilevel island, and top of the line appliances including Viking six burner cooktop); four bedrooms with tons of closet space, two full beautiful bathrooms, full basement with ample storage, large classic covered porch with mahogany tongue-in-groove floor and tiered beautifully landscaped backyard with specimen plantings (Fuchsia Crepe Myrtle, Eastern Redbud, Oak Leaf Hydrangeas, Herb Garden, to name a few). This property is located steps from The Chestnut Hill East Commuter Line to Center City Philadelphia, all of the shopping and restaurants this neighborhood is famous for and within walking distance to the available trails and outdoor activities Fairmount Park offers (9,200 acres of permanently protected serene land).

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,876 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
  • Office Phone: (215) 247-3750
  • Listing Agent: Christopher D DeCaro

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Heated
  • Interior: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Water Fountains, Other

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roxborough High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: GPS

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $765,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $266/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,266
  • 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

234 E Benezet St vs Philadelphia

9 DAYS ON ROCKET

-41 Days

$765,000

+$506.1K More

$266/SqFt

+$70 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $506.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $70/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: #PAPH2346820

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
  • Office Phone: (215) 247-3750
  • Listing Agent: Christopher D DeCaro

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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Last updated on: 5/4/2024, 1:20:38 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,266 -
2019$6,153$439,600
2018$4,300$307,200
2017$4,300$307,200

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

  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences

  • 8301 Germantown Ave

  • 0.37 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Roxborough High School

  • 6498 Ridge Ave

  • 2.83 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 $57,870. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 234 E Benezet St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 234 E Benezet St property is $765,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 234 E Benezet St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 234 E Benezet 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 234 E Benezet St are:
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Roxborough 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 $5,266 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 234 E Benezet St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 234 E Benezet St is 2,876 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 234 E Benezet St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19118›234 E Benezet St

This home is located at 234 E Benezet St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19118 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,876 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $765,000.

Over 242 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 502 listings were sold below the listed price and 216 listings were sold for the listed 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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