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  • $173,500

    1940 Elston St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

    2beds
    892sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    1,306 Square Feet Lot
    $173,500 Zestimate®
    $195/sqft
    $1,523 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $173,500

    $158,000 - $189,000

    $1,523/mo

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    What's special

    If you are looking for a cute two bedroom, for yourself or as an investment, look no further. This home is on a nice block of West Oak Lane close to Elkins Park, Montgomery Township. This property features a beautiful well established little garden and patio. Walk into the hallway of this property and view a nice sized living room with original wooden floors, original doors and all fittings. Next you will find a dining room and kitchen. On the second floor are two spacious bedrooms newly updated and a bathroom. The basement offers storage space and a place to do laundry. There is a garage entry with this property as well as single car parking in the back. The property has a new roof, new siding, new windows, upgraded electricity and plumbing, all upgraded in the last two years. This property is ready for its new owner to put on their final touches and make it their own. Property is sold in an “AS IS” condition. This part of West Oak Lane is near a brand new shopping area, gym with swimming facility and wonderful restaurants, grocery stores, and public transport for convenience. This part of West Oak Lane is a great investment area as property prices has been steadily climbing in the neighborhood over the last couple of years. Please call me at 267-294-0645 for a viewing or for any questions you may have. The price is negotiable. Make me an offer.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 892 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 101329500

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/30/2023Sold$144,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    3/6/2023Pending sale$144,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    3/1/2023Listed for sale$144,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    12/31/2022Contingent$144,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    12/23/2022Price change$144,000-3.4%$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    11/11/2022Listed for sale$149,000+77.4%$167/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2177934 Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/15/2019Sold$84,000-27%$94/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/17/2019Pending sale$115,000$129/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/13/2019Listed for sale$115,000$129/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/13/2019Pending sale$115,000$129/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/28/2019Listed for sale$115,000+187.5%$129/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/21/2016Sold$40,000-32.2%$45/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #1002726720_100 Report a problem
    12/19/2015Pending sale$59,000$66/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster-Lafayette Hill #6665124 Report a problem
    10/27/2015Listed for sale$59,000-15.7%$66/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster-Lafayette Hill #6665124 Report a problem
    12/4/2011Listing removed$69,975$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    10/15/2011Price change$69,9750%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    10/5/2011Price change$69,9800%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    9/15/2011Price change$69,9900%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    9/11/2011Price change$69,9950%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    8/31/2011Price change$69,9990%$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside #5930360 Report a problem
    8/7/2011Listed for sale$70,000$78/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors - Philadelphia #5930360 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,227 +18.6%$159,100 +18.6%
    2024$1,877 $134,100
    2023$1,877 +33.4%$134,100
    2022$1,407 --
    2021$1,407 -3%--
    2018$1,450 -83.8%--
    2017$8,960 --
    2016$8,960 +598%--
    2015$1,284 --
    2014$1,284 +4.5%$91,700 +631%
    2012$1,229 $12,544
    2011-- $12,544
    2010-- $12,544
    2009-- $12,544
    2008-- $12,544
    2007-- $12,544 +7.4%
    2006-- $11,680
    2005-- $11,680
    2004-- $11,680
    2003-- $11,680 +12.3%
    2002-- $10,400 +8%
    2000-- $9,632 +9.5%
    1999-- $8,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: West Oak Lane

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Philadelphia

    Source: The 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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