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2548 Kern St, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

$149,500

Home List Price

$1,775*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
918 SqFt
$163/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

Location

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2548 Kern St, Philadelphia$149,500

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$1,775*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1875
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2270736
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 2548 Kern St

Excellent investment opportunity in a highly desired location just off Frankford Ave in 19125 along the corridor of Fishtown. Nice brick front 2-story home in need of full renovation. Features include a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, large private rear yard, and unfinished basement. The 2nd floor has 2nd bedrooms and a large bathroom. This home has great rental potential or flip. The property is being sold in its present "as is" condition. No warranties are expressed or implied. Do your due diligence when you visit. Clean cash offers are preferred. SELLER FINANCING is available for 50-60% of the full asking price for 6-18 months at a mutually agreeable rate. Proposals will be considered in writing. Seller is form on the price.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 918 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Christopher K Somers

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Penn Treaty, Public District Grades 6-12
  • H. A. Brown Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Frankford Ave, turn onto Coral St. Then turn left onto E Sergeant St. Finally, turn left again onto Kern St and the property is on your left.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $149,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $163/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,166
  • 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

2548 Kern St vs Philadelphia

255 DAYS ON ROCKET

+205 Days

$149,500

-$109.3K Less

$163/SqFt

-$33 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $109.3K less than the Median Sold Price and $33/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2270736

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Christopher K Somers

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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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 5/5/2024, 2:00:56 AM 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$1,166 -
2019$1,082$77,300
2018$672$48,000
2017$672$48,000

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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5
/10

  • H. A. Brown Elementary School

  • 1946 E Sergeant St

  • 0.16 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy

  • 2463 Emerald St

  • 0.17 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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2
/10

  • Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

  • 1901 N Front St

  • 0.66 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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3
/10

  • Penn Treaty

  • 600 E Thompson St

  • 0.86 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $36,071. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2548 Kern St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2548 Kern St property is $149,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 2548 Kern St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19125.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2548 Kern 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 2548 Kern St are:
H. A. Brown Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Penn Treaty: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,166 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2548 Kern St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2548 Kern St is 918 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2548 Kern St is 1875.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19125›2548 Kern St

This home is located at 2548 Kern St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19125 in the Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond neighborhood. This 918 square foot home, which was built in 1875, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 23, 2023 and is currently priced at $149,500.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in April 2024 saw over 242 listings sold above listed price, more than 216 sold at listed price and over 502 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased 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.

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