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).
Sold for $410,000
$410,000
229 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
4beds
1,980sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,440 Square Feet Lot
$428,500 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$2,275 Estimated rent
Home value
$428,500
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University cityUniversity city swim clubModern finishesOpen first floor planNew or newer systemsCarbon copyCovered front porch
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Listed by:
Jeff City Block 215-833-7088,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: City Block Team
Bought with:
Megan Reiss, RS348305
Keller Williams Main Line
Erica Deuschle, RS311481
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2336958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,980
- Total interior livable area: 1,980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,980
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602160700
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $462,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,470
- Date on market: 4/10/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Appliances.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $410,000-3.5%$207/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2336958 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2024 | Pending sale | $425,000$215/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2336958 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $425,000+18.1%$215/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2336958 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2018 | Sold | $360,000+0%$182/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2018 | Pending sale | $359,900$182/sqft |
Source: HomeSmart Realty Advisors #7121078 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $359,900+414.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Homesmart Realty Advisors #1005913939 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2016 | Sold | $70,000+66.7%$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2005 | Sold | $42,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,541 +1.1% | $467,300 +1.1% |
| 2024 | $6,470 | $462,200 |
| 2023 | $6,470 +64.6% | $462,200 |
| 2022 | $3,931 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,931 +69.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,318 +0.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,297 +64.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,400 +42.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $980 | -- |
| 2014 | $980 +4.5% | $100,000 +870.5% |
| 2012 | $938 | $10,304 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,304 |
| 2010 | -- | $10,304 |
| 2009 | -- | $10,304 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,304 |
| 2007 | -- | $10,304 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,600 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,736 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,736 +9.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $8,000 |
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Neighborhood: Walnut Hill
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- 5/10Lea Henry C SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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