2538 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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$825,800
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Rachel Reilly 215-868-5972,
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Britt McLaughlin, RS338958
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Jen Toadvine, RS352633
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1
Basement
- Area: 454
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Terrazzo
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,454
- Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In, 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Roof
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,167 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 67.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 152245700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Art Museum Area
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $521,200
- Annual tax amount: $7,295
- Date on market: 9/4/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2024 | Sold | $776,501+3.5%$338/sqft |
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| 9/7/2024 | Contingent | $750,000$326/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $750,000+8.7%$326/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Sold | $690,000-1.3%$300/sqft |
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| 11/9/2020 | Pending sale | $699,000$304/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford #PAPH926456 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$304/sqft |
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| 8/19/2020 | Listed for sale | $725,000+20.8%$315/sqft |
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| 8/1/2016 | Sold | $600,000-1.6%$261/sqft |
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| 5/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $609,900+14%$265/sqft |
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| 12/15/2010 | Sold | $535,000$233/sqft |
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| 8/23/2010 | Listed for sale | $535,000+2.9%$233/sqft |
Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5760408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2008 | Sold | $520,000+6.3%$226/sqft |
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| 7/24/2002 | Sold | $489,000+154.7%$213/sqft |
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| 4/29/2002 | Sold | $192,000+149.4%$83/sqft |
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| 2/9/1995 | Sold | $77,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,578 +17.6% | $612,800 +17.6% |
| 2024 | $7,296 | $521,200 |
| 2023 | $7,296 +11.7% | $521,200 |
| 2022 | $6,529 | -- |
| 2021 | $6,529 +3.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,319 +9.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $5,759 -1.9% | -- |
| 2016 | $5,869 | -- |
| 2015 | $5,869 | -- |
| 2014 | $5,869 +4.5% | $449,300 +735.8% |
| 2012 | $5,619 | $53,760 |
| 2011 | -- | $53,760 |
| 2010 | -- | $53,760 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,760 -8.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,496 |
| 2007 | -- | $58,496 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $54,400 +88.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,800 +31.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,920 +14.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $19,200 |
| 1999 | -- | $19,200 |
Neighborhood: Fairmount
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bache-Martin SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bache Martin
- Middle: Bache Martin
- High: Benjamin Franklin
- 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.