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Sold for $500,000
  • $500,000

    1240 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    2beds
    1,276sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1965
    905 Square Feet Lot
    $537,900 Zestimate®
    $392/sqft
    $2,962 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $537,900

    $511,000 - $570,000

    $2,962/mo

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    What's special

    Modern half bathSliding glass doorItalian marketExtra pantry spaceStorage closetBar counterSprouts market
    Off Street Parking! This charming townhome is conveniently located in the Hawthorne area of Bella Vista, across the street from beautiful Hawthorne Park, and easily walkable to center city. You will be a 5-minute walk from the new Lincoln Plaza with Sprouts Market, Starbucks, and Target. The First floor features an updated eat-in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, extra pantry space, and new custom butcher block countertops and bar counter (over $15,000 when installed). The kitchen opens up into the gracious living room with sliding glass door access to your beautiful patio. The outdoor area has a wooden privacy fence and gate to access to the home's parking space and outdoor storage closet. The first floor also features a modern half bath and storage closet. Stairs lead up to the 2nd floor which features two spacious and bright bedrooms, a laundry closet with full size washer/dryer, full bathroom, and linen closet. The main bedroom has en suite half bathroom, two large double-door closets, and two large windows that fill the space with natural light. The ample second bedroom completes this charming townhome with a large and deep closet for plenty of storage. All located in the Hawthorne/Bella Vista area convenient to South St, Italian Market, Avenue of the Arts, Center City business district, parks, playgrounds, transportation, and more! Don't wait this gem will go quickly!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    robert ayerle 215-913-1811,

    Penn American Real Estate

    Bought with:

    robert ayerle, rs334718

    Penn American Real Estate

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2256062MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,276
    • Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,276
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 905 sqft
    • Dimensions: 19.00 x 48.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 022227610
    • Zoning: RM1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Slab
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1965

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Bella Vista
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/27/2023Sold$500,000-3.8%$392/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2256062 Report a problem
    10/8/2023Contingent$520,000$408/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2256062 Report a problem
    7/14/2023Listed for sale$520,000+3%$408/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2256062 Report a problem
    6/30/2022Sold$505,000+1%$396/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2095782 Report a problem
    6/29/2022Pending sale$500,000$392/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2095782 Report a problem
    3/29/2022Contingent$500,000$392/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2095782 Report a problem
    3/25/2022Listed for sale$500,000+83.5%$392/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2095782 Report a problem
    10/1/2014Sold$272,500-4.4%$214/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/13/2014Listed for sale$285,000+26.7%$223/sqft
    Source: Full Details from Broker Site #6422992 Report a problem
    4/25/2013Sold$225,000-10%$176/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/20/2012Listed for sale$250,000-3.7%$196/sqft
    Source: Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, LLC #6111022 Report a problem
    8/18/2012Listing removed$259,498$203/sqft
    Source: The People's Choice Real Estate #5960088 Report a problem
    6/17/2012Price change$259,4980%$203/sqft
    Source: The People's Choice Real Estate #5960088 Report a problem
    6/2/2012Price change$259,4990%$203/sqft
    Source: The People's Choice Real Estate #5960088 Report a problem
    4/17/2012Price change$259,500-10.4%$203/sqft
    Source: The People's Choice Real Estate #5960088 Report a problem
    10/14/2011Listed for sale$289,500+603.9%$227/sqft
    Source: The People's Choice Real Estate #5960088 Report a problem
    6/21/2010Sold$41,126$32/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,213 +9.6%$515,300 +9.6%
    2024$6,583 $470,300
    2023$6,583 +31.3%$470,300
    2022$5,015 --
    2021$5,015 +8.4%--
    2018$4,628 --
    2017$4,628 +41.6%--
    2016$3,267 --
    2015$3,267 --
    2014$3,267 -5.1%$256,800 +1810.7%
    2012$3,441 $13,440
    2011-- $13,440
    2010-- $13,440
    2009-- $13,440
    2008-- $13,440
    2007-- $13,440
    2006-- $13,440
    2005-- $13,440
    2004-- $13,440
    2003-- $13,440
    2002-- $13,440
    2000-- $13,440
    1999-- $13,440

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Hawthorne

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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