Have you dreamed of owning your own home? Or considered being an investor, but want to start small? Achieve these goals as you experience appreciation - on a cute block with a small park on the corner in desirable Fairmount! This owner undertakes custom renovations with an eye to quality, simplicity and preserving natural features. 2909 Harper St is a classic red brick home near Kelly Drive & Fairmount Park with easy street parking. Its handsome red door opens to an airy living/dining room with 2 large South facing windows that bring in soft light. The kitchen boasts quartz counters w/custom tile backsplash, shaker style cabinets + stainless 5-burner gas stove, built-in microwave and sleek stainless refrigerator. Recessed lighting and wood flooring throughout. Plenty of room for relaxing, grilling and gardening in the private backyard. Up the straight stairs to the second floor, a full tiled bath with a high window that overlooks the yard. Shower/tub and vanity sink with lots of storage space. Main bedroom has 2 large South facing windows, a full-depth closet + another closet. Hall closet for more hanging items. Second bedroom has a window that overlooks the yard. Also a clean dry basement with full size washer/dryer + lots of room for storage. Harper St is a close knit block in Fairmount close to Girard Ave, which boasts retail, restaurants and easy access to Fairmount Park. You're also within walking distance to all that the Art Museum Area has to offer - Fairmount Ave destination restaurants, Kelly Drive, the Art Museum, Boathouse Row, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway festivals, the Barnes, Whole Foods, coffee shops and Center City. Easy to show! 2023-07-05
Sold for $340,000
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$340,000
2909 Harper St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
2beds
728sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
871 Square Feet Lot
$345,100 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$1,731 Estimated rent
Home value
$345,100
$317,000 - $369,000
$1,731/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 728 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 871 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 292175400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2023 | Sold | $340,000-1.4%$467/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Pending sale | $345,000$474/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/16/2023 | Pending sale | $345,000$474/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH2241560 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $345,000+3008.1%$474/sqft |
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| 6/4/2002 | Sold | $11,100$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,751 +32.3% | $196,500 +32.3% |
| 2024 | $2,079 | $148,500 |
| 2023 | $2,079 +0.5% | $148,500 |
| 2022 | $2,068 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,068 +3.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,999 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,999 +35.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,477 -90.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $15,643 | -- |
| 2014 | $15,643 +629.2% | $160,100 +1350.2% |
| 2012 | $2,145 | $11,040 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,040 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,040 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,040 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,040 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,040 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,272 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,272 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,272 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,344 -2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $9,600 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,600 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmount
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Morris Robert SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Vaux HS: A Big Picture SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Estimated market value
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