Original details meet modern finishes in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom house. Enter an enclosed sun-room with slate floors, followed by a stunning wood and glass door leading to the living room where original hardwood floors flow to the dining room. The updated kitchen features granite counters, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, tile back-splash, tile floors and access to a back deck. Also located on the main floor is the powder room and 2 nice sized closets. On the second level are three bedrooms, each with a closet and ceiling fan, and the full bathroom. There is also a linen closet conveniently located in the hall. The unfinished basement is great for extra storage space and has a washer and dryer. Across from Vidas Athletic Complex, close to public transportation, surrounding universities and easy access to 76 and University City. This property is in the Drexel University Home Purchase Assistance Program Area!
Sold for $262,600
$262,600
511 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
915 Square Feet Lot
$274,900 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$1,832 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,900
$250,000 - $302,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nicole Caprario 215-387-1002,
New Age Realty Group Inc
Bought with:
Sara Elizabeth Smith, RS348989
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2386632
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 915 sqft
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 61.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 061246200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: West Powelton
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2024 | Sold | $262,600-0.7%$230/sqft |
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| 11/20/2024 | Pending sale | $264,500$232/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Contingent | $264,500$232/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Price change | $264,500-3.6%$232/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $274,500-5.2%$241/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $289,500-3.5%$254/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $300,000+17.6%$263/sqft |
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| 6/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/23/2021 | Price change | $1,750-2.5%$2/sqft |
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| 6/16/2021 | Price change | $1,795-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Price change | $1,895-5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/1/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,995+17.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/17/2020 | Listing removed | $1,695$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,695+7.6%$1/sqft |
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| 9/18/2019 | Listing removed | $1,575$1/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Price change | $1,575-4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Sold | $255,000+2%$224/sqft |
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| 9/1/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: New Age Realty Group, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2019 | Pending sale | $249,900$219/sqft |
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| 7/11/2019 | Listed for sale | $249,900+6.3%$219/sqft |
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| 9/1/2016 | Sold | $235,000+27%$206/sqft |
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| 4/18/2012 | Sold | $185,000+236.4%$162/sqft |
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| 12/5/2011 | Sold | $55,000-18.5%$48/sqft |
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| 10/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $67,500-13.5%$59/sqft |
Source: Tag Realty 2 LLC dba Keller Williams Realty #5660314 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2010 | Listing removed | $78,000$68/sqft |
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| 2/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $78,000$68/sqft |
Source: ANTONIO ATACAN #5660314 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,095 +18.2% | $221,100 +18.2% |
| 2024 | $2,618 | $187,000 |
| 2023 | $2,618 +135.7% | $187,000 |
| 2022 | $1,111 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,111 -67.5% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,414 +219.4% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,069 +47.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $724 | -- |
| 2015 | $724 | -- |
| 2014 | $724 +144.4% | $84,900 +489.6% |
| 2012 | $296 | $14,400 +336.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,296 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,296 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,296 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,296 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,296 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,072 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,072 +5.5% |
| 1999 | -- | $2,912 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Powelton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Locke Alain SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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