NEW PAINT THROUGHOUT! Come tour this lovely 3 bedroom/1 bath townhome in the heart of Fishtown. Central air, hardwood floors, and main floor laundry are just some of the highlights of this well-cared-for, updated home. Full bath remodel in 2023, new casement windows 2016, kitchen floor, counters, and backsplash updated 2016. Entire interior was repainted the end of June 2024. New Speed Queen washer and dryer with 3-year warranty included. Basement is squeaky clean with floor and ceiling painted and walls waterproofed in 2022/23. Room dimensions are estimates only. Please excuse the boxes - seller is in the process of packing.
Sold for $370,000
$370,000
1556 E Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
3beds
1,180sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
765 Square Feet Lot
$403,900 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$2,288 Estimated rent
Home value
$403,900
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Listed by:
Joan Schleinkofer 215-680-5704,
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Lower Bucks
Bought with:
Derek Fulforth
KW Empower
Noah Ostroff, RS308424
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2353466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,180
- Total interior livable area: 1,180 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,180
- 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: 765 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 55.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 181197400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fishtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $276,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,873
- Date on market: 5/23/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - All In 'as-is' Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2024 | Sold | $370,000-3.9%$314/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Pending sale | $385,000$326/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Contingent | $385,000$326/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Price change | $385,000-2.2%$326/sqft |
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| 6/22/2024 | Price change | $393,500-1.3%$333/sqft |
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| 5/30/2024 | Price change | $398,8000%$338/sqft |
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| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $398,900$338/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,779 +23.4% | $341,400 +23.4% |
| 2024 | $3,873 | $276,700 |
| 2023 | $3,873 +25.1% | $276,700 |
| 2022 | $3,095 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,095 +7.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,872 +24.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,312 +21% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,911 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,911 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,911 +24.6% | $144,400 +1017% |
| 2012 | $1,533 | $12,928 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,928 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,928 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,928 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,928 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,928 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,032 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,032 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,032 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,032 +12.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,720 +24.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,608 +34.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,400 |
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Neighborhood: Fishtown
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Adaire Alexander SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Penn Treaty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 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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- 1556 E Berks St
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