420 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
What's special
Welcome to this remarkable, fully restored Victorian in highly desirable University City completely renovated in 2023. Beautiful landscaping and a charming sunroom create an inviting first impression. Inside, the spacious living room showcases exposed brick, a working fireplace, beautifully restored hardwood floors, and a convenient powder room. The generous dining room is ideal for entertaining and flows into a beautifully updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel Samsung appliances, and sleek modern cabinetry. Just off the dining room, a private deck provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The finished lower level offers excellent flexibility as a gym, office, playroom and complete with a full bathroom and private entrance. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms with generous closet space, two full bathrooms, and a 2nd floor laundry room with a Samsung washer and dryer. Additional highlights include central air and rare two-car parking, on a private driveway with no through traffic with a private garage. Enjoy an exceptional University City location close to Clark Park, neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants, Mariposa Food Co-op, farmers markets, Cobbs Creek, Penn, Drexel, HUP, CHOP, and other University City institutions. Convenient access to public transportation makes commuting throughout Philadelphia easy. A beautifully restored Victorian combining historic character, modern updates, generous living space, outdoor space, and hard-to-find parking in one of West Philadelphia's most desirable locations.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Jason Cohen 267-259-6101,
Compass RE 2674358015,
Listing Team: The Kerry Carr Team
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 100.0
- Area: 640
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,760
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 601093600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Garden Court
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $618,700
- Annual tax amount: $8,660
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator Washer Dryer Microwave Dishwasher Range
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Contingent | $679,000$283/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2658108 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $679,000+13.4%$283/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2658108 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $599,000$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2270906 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2023 | Contingent | $599,000$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2270906 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2023 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2270906 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Price change | $620,000-1.6%$258/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2270906 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $630,000+105.2%$263/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2270906 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Sold | $307,000$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,589 +71.8% | $685,000 +71.8% |
| 2024 | $5,582 | $398,800 |
| 2023 | $5,582 +59.6% | $398,800 |
| 2022 | $3,497 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,497 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,367 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,367 +0.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,350 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,350 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,350 +15.3% | $216,900 +905.7% |
| 2012 | $2,906 | $21,568 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,568 |
| 2010 | -- | $21,568 |
| 2009 | -- | $21,568 |
| 2008 | -- | $21,568 |
| 2007 | -- | $21,568 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $20,064 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,064 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,064 |
| 2003 | -- | $20,064 |
| 2002 | -- | $20,064 +11.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $18,016 |
| 1999 | -- | $18,016 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$680,300
$646,000 - $714,000
$3,366/mo
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