2538 S American St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
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$231,500
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Ms. Darine Son 856-587-5893,
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MEZIANE CHANANE, 2321925
Realty Mark Associates-Philadelphia
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 999
- Total interior livable area: 999 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 999
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 694 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 49.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 391332900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pennsport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,383
- Date on market: 12/15/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $201,800-10.3%$202/sqft |
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| 2/23/2024 | Contingent | $225,000$225/sqft |
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| 1/5/2024 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$225/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $235,000+840%$235/sqft |
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| 9/9/1996 | Sold | $25,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,731 +14.6% | $195,100 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $2,384 | $170,300 |
| 2023 | $2,384 +24.9% | $170,300 |
| 2022 | $1,908 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,908 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,761 +46.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,201 +30.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $921 | -- |
| 2015 | $921 | -- |
| 2014 | $921 -29.1% | $127,000 +1312.4% |
| 2012 | $1,300 | $8,992 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,992 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,992 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,992 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,992 +8.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $8,256 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,680 +7.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,168 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,464 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,464 +2.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,304 |
Neighborhood: Whitman
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Taggart John H SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19148
- Whitman
- 2538 S American St