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Sold for $575,000
  • $575,000

    40 W Gowen Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

    3beds
    1,320sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    3,110 Square Feet Lot
    $580,700 Zestimate®
    $436/sqft
    $2,888 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $580,700

    $552,000 - $610,000

    $2,888/mo

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    What's special

    Rear yardModern accentsModern cabinetsNew electrical wiringEv charging stationCoffee shopsLincoln drive
    Unique well-loved home with PARKING in the highly desirable and quiet Gowen Circle!! This 3 Bedroom 2 Full bathroom home boasts beautiful original architectural detail along with modern accents and newly installed upgrades. Spacious living room with wood-burning stone fireplace and Original Hardwood flooring with inlays. Open layout dining/Kitchen with a Breakfast bar. White Quartz countertops, modern cabinets and a glass backsplash. 36 wide dual fuel 6 Burner Stainless Verona stove and range with Exhaust hood. New Bosch Dishwasher. Beautiful radiant heated tiled floor leading to a wooden rear deck overlooking the rear yard and surrounded by trees! Upstairs contains 3 spacious bedrooms all with closet space. The Sunny primary bedroom has a custom Solid wood built-in storage/reading nook in front of the large bay windows as well as custom built dressers and bookshelf. Meticulously maintained original 4 piece subway tiled bathroom with new glass shower door, skylight and closet. Fully finished walk out basement with additional radiant heated tiled full bathroom and tons of additional storage. Sliding glass doors lead to a very large rear landscaped permeable paver driveway/patio with EV charging station. Freshly painted on the exterior and interior. New electrical wiring. Newly installed deck. Location location location. This home is located around a beautifully planted and tree-filled island in the middle of the charming circle where all the young kids play together. This home is surrounded by nature in a charming cul-de-sac hidden from the bustle of the city yet close to all the restaurants, Coffee Shops, shopping, Germantown Ave, Lincoln Drive, Library, Parks, etc. Also an easy walk to two regional rail stations and the Wissahickon Trails!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Christopher Somers 267-987-4443,

    KW Empower,

    Co-Listing Agent: Sean Dundon 215-627-3500,

    KW Empower

    Bought with:

    Wendy Schwartz, RS285731

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2346446MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Radiator, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Has Laundry, Lower Level, In Basement
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,320
    • Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,320
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Driveway
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 3,110 sqft
    • Dimensions: 23.00 x 133.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 092125300
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Mt Airy (west)
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/14/2024Sold$575,000+19.8%$436/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2346446 Report a problem
    4/30/2024Contingent$479,900$364/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2346446 Report a problem
    4/26/2024Listed for sale$479,900+35.2%$364/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2346446 Report a problem
    8/14/2019Sold$355,000+2.9%$269/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/26/2019Pending sale$345,000$261/sqft
    Source: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC #PAPH809588 Report a problem
    6/21/2019Listed for sale$345,000+43.8%$261/sqft
    Source: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC #PAPH809588 Report a problem
    6/15/2004Sold$240,000+150%$182/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/18/1996Sold$96,000$73/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,052 +8.2%$360,900 +8.2%
    2024$4,668 $333,500
    2023$4,668 +48.8%$333,500
    2022$3,137 --
    2021$3,137 -4.2%--
    2018$3,274 +15.8%--
    2017$2,826 +13.2%--
    2016$2,497 --
    2015$2,497 --
    2014$2,497 +4.5%$202,400 +644.1%
    2012$2,391 $27,200
    2011-- $27,200
    2010-- $27,200
    2009-- $27,200
    2008-- $27,200
    2007-- $27,200
    2006-- $27,200
    2005-- $27,200
    2004-- $27,200 +3.8%
    2003-- $26,208 +12.5%
    2002-- $23,296
    2000-- $23,296
    1999-- $23,296

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Mount Airy West

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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