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8 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

$355,000

Home List Price

$4,216*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,392 SqFt
$255/SqFt
Townhouse
Schools Nearby

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8 N 42nd St, Philadelphia$355,000

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$4,216*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2301758
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 8 N 42nd St

Welcome to 8 N 42nd St! This gorgeous 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom home features modern finishes, hardwood floors, a front porch, private backyard, and more! Your front porch is large enough to fit a table and chairs or even a porch swing for those warm summer nights! Enter into the large open floor plan with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and natural light shining through from the front window. The spacious area offers plenty of room for different living room and dining room layouts. Continue back to the U-shaped kitchen with gorgeous, slate gray tile backsplash, white cabinetry for great storage, and stainless steel appliances including a double door fridge, dishwasher, oven/stove, and built-in microwave. There is also bar seating available at the counter and multiple outlets in the kitchen for your convenience. Behind the kitchen is your first full bathroom with a lovely glass shower. Head upstairs to find a nice sized bedroom towards the back with 2 windows and a closet and a smaller room in the middle. The full bathroom on this floor boasts a shower/tub combo with glass doors and a vanity with additional storage. The primary bedroom at the front of the unit is large enough to fit a king sized bedroom set and offers two more windows for more natural sunlight. There is a large, finished basement with tile floors for storage and a private backyard for even more outdoor space! Schedule a tour today! About The Neighborhood: Located in the West Powelton neighborhood of Philadelphia, you'll be just steps from University City and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. With Market Street right on your corner, you'll have access to bus lines and the MFL into 30th Street Station and Center City Philadelphia. Walkable to numerous green parks in the area including Saunders Park, Vidas Field & Athletic Complex, Lee Park, and Clark Park. Accessible to bars, restuarants, grocery stores, and entertainment including Yiro Yiro, Dim Sum House by Jane G's, Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe, Wishbone, Saxby's, and more!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,392 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: JG Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (215) 467-4100
  • Listing Agent: Marie M Collins

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oven, Gas Range, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In

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: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • West Philadelphia High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Alain Locke Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Turn on 42nd Street from Market or Powelton

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $355,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $255/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,445
  • 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

8 N 42nd St vs Philadelphia

152 DAYS ON ROCKET

+102 Days

$355,000

+$96.1K More

$255/SqFt

+$59 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $96.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $59/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: #PAPH2301758

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: JG Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (215) 467-4100
  • Listing Agent: Marie M Collins

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 30, 2019Home Sold
$362,000
Dec 13, 2018Home Sold
$198,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,445 -
2019$2,354$168,200
2018$1,785$127,500
2017$1,785$127,500

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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3
/10

  • Alain Locke Elementary School

  • 4550 Haverford Ave

  • 0.43 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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3
/10

  • West Philadelphia High School

  • 4901 Chestnut St

  • 0.69 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,118. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 N 42nd St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 8 N 42nd St property is $355,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 8 N 42nd St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 8 N 42nd 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 8 N 42nd St are:
Alain Locke Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
West Philadelphia 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 $2,445 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on December 30, 2019 for $362,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 8 N 42nd St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 8 N 42nd St is 1,392 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 8 N 42nd St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19104›8 N 42nd St

This home is located at 8 N 42nd St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19104 in the Powelton neighborhood. This 1,392 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 02, 2023 and is currently priced at $355,000.

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. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. 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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