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29 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

$299,900

Home List Price

$3,561*

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4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,920 SqFt
$156/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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29 S 51st St, Philadelphia$299,900

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$3,561*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingRadiant
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2340762
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 29 S 51st St

Prepare to fall in love! You’ve been dreaming of a space you can really relax in, now you’re never going to want to leave! From the moment you enter, this house brings a sense of peace and serenity. The inviting front entry offers an enclosed porch for keeping shoes and bikes and filtering the hustle and bustle of life. When you enter into the expansive living area you’re greeted with warm hardwood floors, a charming mantle and detailed wooden staircase. Not only is there plenty of seating area in the living room, there is also a formal dining room that leads into the eat in kitchen. The appliances have been updated and the bi-color cabinets offer a modern aesthetic. The best bonus is the powder room tucked in the corner! Outside the yard is lush with mature honeysuckle, iris, clematis and seasonal bulbs- an absolute oasis! The basement is deep and unfinished, with space for laundry, storage and even a work area, workout space or artist studio and could be easily updated to finished living space down the line. On the 2nd floor there are four spacious bedrooms and a fully tiled bathroom. In the upstairs hall, some of the bedrooms have beautiful transom windows above the doors, the kind of details you just don’t see with modern construction these days. From the high ceilings to the special details, this home oozes comfort and character! The neighborhood is super convenient, street parking is readily available, and you can easily pick up several bus lines and the El for eco-friendly commuting. There is a YMCA nearby plus several parks and playgrounds, a library, and many restaurants and boutiques to walk to and enjoy. Don’t miss this gem!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,920 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
  • Listing Agent: Zoe L Draper Fox

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

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

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

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

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: on the east side of the street

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $299,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $156/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,177
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$257.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

54

# of Sold Homes

923

29 S 51st St vs Philadelphia

20 DAYS ON ROCKET

-34 Days

$299,900

+$42.2K More

$156/SqFt

-$39 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $42.2K more than the Median Sold Price and $39/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: #PAPH2340762

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
  • Listing Agent: Zoe L Draper Fox

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 22, 2019Home Sold
$221,000
Jul 07, 2015Home Sold
$115,000
Mar 31, 2009Home Sold
$35,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,177 -
2019$1,742$124,500
2018$2,104$150,300
2017$2,104$150,300

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.

High School

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3
/10
  • William L. Sayre High School

  • 5800 Walnut St

  • 0.83 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,875. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 29 S 51st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 29 S 51st St property is $299,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 29 S 51st St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19139.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 29 S 51st 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 29 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 $1,177 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on July 22, 2019 for $221,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 29 S 51st St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 29 S 51st St is 1,920 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 29 S 51st St is 1925.

Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaPhiladelphia CountyPhiladelphia1913929 S 51st St

This home is located at 29 S 51st St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. This 1,920 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,900.

Over 228 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 481 listings were sold below the listed price and 214 listings were sold for the listed price. In March 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 4.6% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $257,610 and the average listing age was 54 days.

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

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