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229 S 51st Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

4 beds
3 baths
1,980 sqft
1,440 sqft lot
$214 per sqft
1925 build

Inviting, beautifully renovated 3-story home on a quiet Walnut Hill neighborhood block in University City. This light-filled 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home offers high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, an open first floor plan with awesome kitchen, a lovely rear patio plus a covered front porch. 2-zone HVAC. Perfect blend of original character and modern finishes. New or newer systems, appliances, and finishes throughout. Ideal layout and condition! This warm and wonderful home is walkable to so many restaurants and amenities—Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, Barkan Park, Malcolm X Park, University City Swim Club, Honeysuckle Provisions, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Cafe, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Loco Pez, Gold Standard, Doro Bet, Cleo Bagels, Vietnam Cafe, Milkcrate Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Gojjo, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, St Joe's UCity, 15 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Look at the value you get by moving just a block or two to the west--Just incredible. FINANCING NOTE -- EVERY BUYER is eligible for a straight $10,000 lender credit on this home (offered by select reputable local lenders).

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 25, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2336958 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Fin SqFt:

1980
Above Grade Fin SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1980

Interior

Flooring Type:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

No
Wall & Ceilings:

9'+ Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1980
Living Area SqFt:

1,980 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

51st & Locust
Cross Street:

LOCUST
Latitude:

39.95585000
Longitude:

-75.22344000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.03
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

16.00 x 90.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,440 Sqft
Inclusions:

All appliances.
Zoning:

RM1
Outdoor Living Structures:

Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

O50
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

602160700
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

38
Tax Annual Amount:

$6,470
Tax Assessed Value:

$462,200
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

3550.0
City/Town Tax:

2919.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C, Zoned
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

University City
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$425,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,275
Taxes	$539
Insurance	$116
Utilities	$204 See report
Total	$3,134/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/10/24 Apr 10, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$425,000

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This townhouse located in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19139 is currently for sale for $425,000. 229 S 51st Street is a 1,980 square foot townhouse with 4 beds and 3 baths. 229 S 51st Street is in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 82, making it very walkable. This townhouse is in the attendance area of Samuel B Huey School and Sayre High School.

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