Fantastic opportunity to own this brand new renovation on a wonderful block in the Kingsessing neighborhood of University City! The Lot right next door can be purchased for $55,000! This exceptional home offers 3 bedrooms/1.5 baths with finished basement , a private yard and a charming front porch. Step into the light-filled living room and dining room that lead to the stunning kitchen featuring beautiful white cabinetry, sleek quartz counter tops, glass tile backsplash and stainless appliances. The rear door opens to the private patio surrounded by bamboo fencing. The powder room completes this floor. The second floor features 3 spacious bedrooms! The master bedroom has a lovely bay window, great closet space and a decorative tray ceiling. The hallway bathroom is beautifully tiled and has a skylight. And, that's not all- the fully finished basement with tiled floor offers the ideal space for a family room. This very special home also has central air and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Just turn the key and move right in!
Sold for $226,500
$226,500
1242 S Saint Bernard St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
944sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1940
719 Square Feet Lot
$231,200 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$1,752 Estimated rent
Home value
$231,200
$215,000 - $250,000
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Listed by:
Julie Welker 215-880-2129,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Sochi Lynne, RS347634
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2327288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 944
- Total interior livable area: 944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 719 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 51.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 273074500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,321
- Date on market: 3/1/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | Sold | $226,500-9.2%$240/sqft |
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| 10/4/2024 | Pending sale | $249,500$264/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Contingent | $249,500$264/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Price change | $249,500-14%$264/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $290,000$307/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,655 +25.2% | $118,200 +25.2% |
| 2024 | $1,321 | $94,400 |
| 2023 | $1,321 +136% | $94,400 |
| 2022 | $560 | -- |
| 2021 | $560 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $517 | -- |
| 2017 | $517 -19.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $642 -6.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $690 | -- |
| 2014 | $690 +67.8% | $30,700 +523% |
| 2012 | $411 | $4,928 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,928 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,928 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,928 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,928 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,928 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $4,576 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,576 |
| 2004 | -- | $4,576 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,576 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,288 +34% |
| 2000 | -- | $3,200 |
| 1999 | -- | $3,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwest Schuylkill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Comegys Benjamin B SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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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