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Sold for $170,000
  • $170,000

    2520 S 71st St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

    3beds
    1,275sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $173,800 Zestimate®
    $133/sqft
    $1,686 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $173,800

    $156,000 - $193,000

    $1,686/mo

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    What's special

    Open floor planLong drivewayElectric hot water heaterHuge rear backyardRecessed lightsHardwood floorsTile walls
    RARE OPPORTUNITY to own this unique, well-maintained detached Twin Home with a very long driveway & it is sitting on a HUGE rear backyard (5,000 sq. ft. lot size) in Southwest Philly with a brand new AMAZON WAREHOUSE 1 BLOCK AWAY! This property was fully remodeled in 2016! Take advantage of the opportunity before it's gone! This beautiful & spacious Detached Twin Home features a TOTAL of 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, enclosed front porch/mudroom, laundry at the rear of the main floor, & a very long driveway with a huge rear lot that can fit over 10+ cars if you wish! This beautifully remodeled Twin home welcomes you with a straight-through 1st floor open floor plan with nice hardwood floors & tile floors throughout! This home has plenty of natural lights coming in throughout the property for energy savings! Enter into an enclosed front Porch / Mudroom with tile floors. Then you’ll enter into a very spacious Living Room with gleamy hardwood floors & recessed lights extending all the way through to the spacious Dining Room with ceiling fans in both rooms! Next, you'll enter into the spacious Kitchen with an abundance of Oak cabinetry, tile floors, recessed lights, and kitchen appliances (includes Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Dishwasher). Behind the kitchen is a laundry area with Washer & Dryer! Exit the laundry room to find a VERY BIG private rear yard that is great for warm weather entertainment or you can park plenty of cars at the back of the property! 2nd Floor features a spacious master's bedroom & 2 other nice size bedrooms! Entire 2nd Floor also has beautiful hardwood floors & ceiling fans with lights in every bedroom! Hallway Full Bathroom on 2nd Floor has a single vanity, toilet, bathtub, tile floors & tile walls! Full Basement is unfinished, but it is spacious! The property uses forced hot air for Gas Heating & electric hot water heater! The property is currently tenant-occupied & tenants are paying $1,200/month on a Month-to-Month lease! Seller pays only for Water. Rents around this area are about $1,450-1,700/month!!! This home is very well-maintained & it's in a move-in condition! Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS Condition. Tenants are willing to stay if new Owner wishes to continue to rent to them. Turn-Key opportunity w/ this large Twin home to collect Rent from Day 1! OR live in it as your Primary Residence! The possibilities are endless! Septa bus / trolley stops & public transportation are easily accessible in the area! Close to supermarkets, stores, gyms, restaurants, parks & minutes from Penrose Plaza Shopping Center. Easy access to all major highways! Minutes away from Philadelphia's International Airport, Philadelphia's Auto Mall, Drexel University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Center City & Penns Landing! PRICED VERY COMPETITIVELY TO SELL!! GREAT for First-Time Homebuyer or Investor looking for turnkey income-generating property from Day 1!!! Get an offer in quickly before it's gone! Available mortgage financing w/ very low down payment & potential lender's grant up to $8,000!! Limited Time Offer Only!!! Ask me how! ***INCLUDES 1 YEAR American Home Shield HOME WARRANTY

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Phong Lam 267-918-1880,

    Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia

    Bought with:

    Vu Phan, RS338461

    RE/MAX Access

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2424310MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Hookup, Main Level, Washer In Unit
    Features
    • Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished,Windows
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,275
    • Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,275
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 10
    • Parking features: Driveway, Asphalt, Enclosed, Private, On Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 10
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Masonry/Stone
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Street
    Lot
    • Size: 5,000 sqft
    • Dimensions: 25.00 x 200.00
    • Features: Rear Yard, Middle Of Block, Unknown Soil Type
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 404001600
    • Zoning: CMX2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding, Concrete, CPVC/PVC
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Rubber,Flat
    Condition
    • Good,Very Good,Average
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920
    • Major remodel year: 2016

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Elmwood Park
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/13/2025Sold$170,000-10.5%$133/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424310 Report a problem
    2/26/2025Pending sale$189,900$149/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424310 Report a problem
    1/21/2025Price change$189,900-2.6%$149/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424310 Report a problem
    12/11/2024Listed for sale$194,900-0.1%$153/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2424310 Report a problem
    10/9/2024Listing removed$195,000$153/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH2347664 Report a problem
    4/26/2024Listed for sale$195,000-11.4%$153/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2347664 Report a problem
    4/21/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2226952 Report a problem
    6/7/2023Listed for sale$220,000+528.6%$173/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2226952 Report a problem
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/24/2015Listing removed$1,050$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/16/2015Listed for rent$1,050$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    2/10/2015Sold$35,000-22.2%$27/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/8/2014Price change$45,000-9.8%$35/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX ACCESS #6436199 Report a problem
    9/10/2014Price change$49,900-9.1%$39/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX ACCESS #6436199 Report a problem
    8/6/2014Listed for sale$54,900-96.5%$43/sqft
    Source: Re/max Access #6436199 Report a problem
    11/6/2012Sold$1,565,000+1152%$1,227/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/25/2007Sold$125,000+66.7%$98/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/17/2005Sold$75,000+284.6%$59/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/12/2004Sold$19,500$15/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,991 +46.3%$213,700 +46.3%
    2024$2,045 $146,100
    2023$2,045 +37.3%$146,100
    2022$1,489 --
    2021$1,489 +8.4%--
    2018$1,375 --
    2017$1,375 +9.6%--
    2016$1,254 --
    2015$1,254 --
    2014$1,254 -2%$95,500 +631.5%
    2012$1,280 $13,056
    2011-- $13,056
    2010-- $13,056
    2009-- $13,056
    2008-- $13,056
    2007-- $13,056
    2006-- $13,056
    2005-- $13,056
    2004-- $13,056
    2003-- $13,056 +41.7%
    2002-- $9,216 +11.2%
    2000-- $8,288
    1999-- $8,288

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Elmwood

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Patterson John
    • Middle: Tilden Wm
    • High: Bartram J
    • 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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