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617 E Wensley St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134

$105,000

Home List Price

$1,247*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
784 SqFt
$134/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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617 E Wensley St, Philadelphia$105,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,247*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingNone
Year Built1920
HeatingHot Water
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2278294
Lot Size0.01 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 617 E Wensley St

THIS IS THE ONE!!! Do not miss the opportunity to own this beautiful, meticulously kept home with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath in Philadelphia. This home feature Large family room nicely painted walls with hardwood floors. New ceramic floors, updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Property was completely renovated all new floors, entire interior painted, kitchen totally remodeled new cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, new backsplash, new granite countertops, recessed lighting and sink. New Bathrooms. New flooring in dining room, bedrooms, full finished basement with storage and laundry area. New light fixtures. Backyard and Much Much More! A TRULY MUST SEE!!! Hurry before someone else gets this great home. ... This house is spotless just waiting for you. Convenient near local shopping and public transportation. Although deemed accurate, this information is subject to error, omissions and changes without notice.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 784 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Homestarr Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 355-5565
  • Listing Agent: Jorge A Garcia

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: None

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.01 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air

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
  • Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones, Public Charter Grades 5-8
  • Philip Sheridan Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-4

Other

Directions Information:

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Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $105,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $134/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $564
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$257.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

54

# of Sold Homes

923

617 E Wensley St vs Philadelphia

217 DAYS ON ROCKET

+163 Days

$105,000

-$152.6K Less

$134/SqFt

-$61 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $152.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $61/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: #PAPH2278294

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Homestarr Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 355-5565
  • Listing Agent: Jorge A Garcia

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 06, 2018Home Sold
$18,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$564 -
2019$253$18,100
2018$321$22,900
2017$321$22,900

History based on county public records data.

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Total Monthly Payment

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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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2
/10

  • Philip Sheridan Elementary School

  • 800 E Ontario St

  • 0.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones

  • 2950 Memphis St

  • 0.99 miles

  • Public Charter Grades 5-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Kensington Health Sciences Academy

  • 2463 Emerald St

  • 1.17 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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2
/10

  • Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

  • 1901 N Front St

  • 1.71 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 $27,308. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. The majority of families are single, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Living In Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, Philadelphia

Types of housing in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, Philadelphia.

The predominance of townhouses in the housing stock of Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond is an important part of its character. This community offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 55% of the population of this community own their home and 45% are renters. This part of the city experienced its most significant building boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period.

What is it like to live in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, Philadelphia?

Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are many things to do in this part of Philadelphia to discover. Despite the fact that there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, including G Street, are excellent for those who like going out. There are about 30 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including Tacony Creek Park, and they are very well-situated, making it easy to access them from most locations in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond.

Is it easy to get around Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, Philadelphia without a car?

Both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a very short walk from any location in this area. Kensington Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, owing to 450-odd restaurants and cafes in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, there is generally a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores, for example along Front Street. With respect to education, in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, home buyers will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools on foot. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Transportation in Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond, Philadelphia.

Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond offers property owners the choice between a diversity of modes of transportation. The reasonably good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. More precisely, property owners can depend on a multitude of rapid transit stations on the Market Frankford Line. There are about 10 bus lines passing through the community, and bus stops are generally nearby. Driving is also a fairly good medium of transportation in this part of Philadelphia. Most homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Delaware Expressway. Active home buyers will enjoy the especially pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; meeting daily needs is very convenient on foot, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 617 E Wensley St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 617 E Wensley St property is $105,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 617 E Wensley St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 617 E Wensley 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 617 E Wensley St are:
Philip Sheridan Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Memphis Street Academy Charter at J.P. Jones: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts 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 $564 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on November 6, 2018 for $18,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 617 E Wensley St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 617 E Wensley St is 784 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 617 E Wensley St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19134›617 E Wensley St

This home is located at 617 E Wensley St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19134 in the Bridesburg / Kensington / Richmond neighborhood. This 784 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.01 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 14, 2023 and is currently priced at $105,000.

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.

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