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    • Price cut: $20K (11/6)
    $429,000

    491 Hermitage St, Philadelphia, PA 19128

    3beds
    1,440sqft
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    $2,792/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    2,888 Square Feet Lot
    $441,500 Zestimate®
    $298/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcoming covered front porchWonderful skylightFirst-floor laundryStainless appliancesBright and cheerful kitchen
    A detached home with personality, space and a front-row seat to the park! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a welcoming covered front porch, a bright and cheerful kitchen with stainless appliances and a wonderful skylight, first-floor laundry, and rooms that are anything but cookie-cutter. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility for sleeping, working, creating—or displaying a seriously impressive game collection. Out back, a spacious deck tucked beneath mature trees feels like your own little escape in the city. With its unique character, comfortable layout and the park just across the street, this is a home that’s fun, functional and refreshingly different. Across from Gorgas Park!!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Joanne Colino 215-920-6464,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 2152473600

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2674008MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Radiator, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level
      Features
      • 9'+ Ceilings
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Decorative
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,440
      • Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,440
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two and One Half
      • Stories: 2.5
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 2,888 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade
      • Parcel number: 212278600
      • Zoning: RSA3
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Pitched
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: No Septic System
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Roxborough
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $298/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $370,600
      • Annual tax amount: $5,187
      • Date on market: 10/15/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $441,500

        $419,000 - $464,000

        $2,302/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/6/2026Price change$429,000-4.5%$298/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674008 Report a problem
        10/26/2026Price change$449,000-4.4%$312/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674008 Report a problem
        10/15/2026Listed for sale$469,900+44.6%$326/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2674008 Report a problem
        4/21/2022Sold$325,000-4.1%$226/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/29/2022Pending sale$339,000$235/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/29/2022Listing removed--
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/22/2022Contingent$339,000$235/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/17/2022Pending sale$339,000$235/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/14/2022Price change$339,000-2.9%$235/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/10/2022Listed for sale$349,000+179.2%$242/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2091346 Report a problem
        3/26/2015Sold$125,000-16.6%$87/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/6/2015Price change$149,900-6.3%$104/sqft
        Source: Homepath #6458838 Report a problem
        1/7/2015Price change$159,900-5.9%$111/sqft
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        12/2/2014Price change$169,900-5.6%$118/sqft
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        10/29/2014Price change$179,900-10%$125/sqft
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        10/21/2014Price change$199,900-3.7%$139/sqft
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        9/19/2014Listed for sale$207,500+2526.6%$144/sqft
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        3/5/2014Sold$7,900-90%$5/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/20/1996Sold$79,000$55/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,653 +19.6%$332,400 +19.6%
        2024$3,890 $277,900
        2023$3,890 +9.6%$277,900
        2022$3,548 --
        2021$3,548 +1.7%--
        2018$3,488 --
        2017$3,488 +16.9%--
        2016$2,983 --
        2015$2,983 --
        2014$2,983 +4.5%$213,100 +1030.6%
        2012$2,856 $18,848
        2011-- $18,848
        2010-- $18,848
        2009-- $18,848
        2008-- $18,848
        2007-- $18,848
        2006-- $18,848
        2005-- $18,848
        2004-- $18,848 +5.2%
        2003-- $17,920 +2%
        2002-- $17,568 +10.9%
        2000-- $15,840
        1999-- $15,840
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Roxborough

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        48 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

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