The straight-thru home is situated in the best part of the city. Walk into the enclosed front porch and be greeted by the gleaming hardwood floors complete with inlays t/o the entire home. The spacious living room is inviting and followed by a large, formal dining room. Next, you'll enter the updated kitchen equipped with tons of maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms with lots of closet space and an updated 3 pc bath with ceramic tile walls and floors. The basement also offers an abundance of space and storage. The basement also offers access to the garage and has an exit onto the rear driveway and yard. This home has been exceptionally maintained for additional peace of mind. If you're looking for an extra spacious and affordable home, do not hesitate to call and schedule a showing immediately.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Year Built: 1930
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,080 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Cheltenham Realty
Office Phone: (215) 939-3434
Listing Agent: Pumsu Lim
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: On Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: None
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Frankford High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Warren G. Harding Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
James J. Sullivan School, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: GPS
Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $199,000
Price Per SqFt: $184/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,191
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $58.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $11/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAPH2271964
Listing Office:
Office Name: Cheltenham Realty
Office Phone: (215) 939-3434
Listing Agent: Pumsu Lim
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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
1
/10
James J. Sullivan School
5300 Ditman St
Distance between this listing and this school0.15 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
4
/10
Warren G. Harding Middle School
2000 Wakeling St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
3
/10
Frankford High School
5000 Oxford Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.19 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
1
/10
James J. Sullivan School
5300 Ditman St
Distance between this listing and this school0.15 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Henry W. Lawton Elementary School
6101 Jackson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.51 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
4
/10
Mastery Charter School - Smedley Elementary
1790 Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-6
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Warren G. Harding Middle School
2000 Wakeling St
Distance between this listing and this school0.50 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Planet Abacus Charter School
6649 Tulip St
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
4
/10
The Philadelphia Charter School For Arts and Science
1197 Haworth St
Distance between this listing and this school1.36 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Frankford High School
5000 Oxford Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.19 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Franklin Towne Chs
5301 Tacony St Bldg 108
Distance between this listing and this school0.47 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
4
/10
Maritime Academy Charter School
2275 Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school0.49 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,409. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5505 Torresdale Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5505 Torresdale Ave property is $199,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5505 Torresdale Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19124.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5505 Torresdale Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 5505 Torresdale Ave are: James J. Sullivan School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10Warren G. Harding Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Frankford 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 $1,191 (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 1, 2021 for $95,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5505 Torresdale Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5505 Torresdale Ave is 1,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5505 Torresdale Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 5505 Torresdale Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19124 in the Frankford neighborhood. This 1,080 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 26, 2023 and is currently priced at $199,000.
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. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 4.6%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 54 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $257,610.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.