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Sold for $590,000
  • $590,000

    639 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    6beds
    3baths
    3,258sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $3,674 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Huge triplexExpansive basementHall bathroomHigh ceilingsLarge rear patioHuge windowsEat-in kitchen
    Welcome to your next multi-unit project! 639 Washington Avenue is a huge triplex offering a fantastic investment opportunity in sought-after Bella Vista, where it intersects with Queen Village, Passyunk, and Pennsport. The building, boasting over 3200 square feet, has three single-level 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments, with a potential of $2,000.00/ month/ per apartment after rehab. It also has a large rear patio on the first floor and an expansive basement. Unit #1 opens to a bright, airy living room with high ceilings, huge windows, and a fireplace. There's an eat-in kitchen at the center and two bedrooms flanking a hall bathroom at the rear. This unit also has access to the basement and the patio. The top two apartments have mirrored layouts, with the living room, kitchen, and bathroom at the center and the two bedrooms on opposite ends. This property is an open canvas with so much potential! Rents in the area have skyrocketed and it boasts all separate utilities. With a little sweat equity, this handsome abode could be generating huge income. 639 Washington Ave's convenient location earns a Walk Score of 97! Tons of popular restaurants, shops, markets, and parks are within a few blocks. There's also easy access to public transit, I-95, and South Jersey. Schedule your showing today! Best and final offers due by 8/31/23!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stuart Cohen 215-275-0800,

    KW Philly,

    Listing Team: The Mike Mccann Team

    Bought with:

    Yun Li, RS283562

    BY Real Estate

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2267784MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,258
    • Total interior livable area: 3,258 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,360 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.00 x 80.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 021145600
    • Zoning: CMX2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Other
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1915

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Bella Vista
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $601,300
    • Annual tax amount: $8,416
    • Date on market: 8/14/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/29/2023Sold$590,000+12.4%$181/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2267784 Report a problem
    9/5/2023Pending sale$525,000$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2267784 Report a problem
    8/14/2023Listed for sale$525,000-24.9%$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2267784 Report a problem
    4/23/2018Listing removed$699,000$215/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City #1000108068 Report a problem
    2/3/2018Listed for sale$699,000$215/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City #1000108068 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,519 +1.2%$608,600 +1.2%
    2024$8,417 $601,300
    2023$8,417 +4.5%$601,300
    2022$8,054 --
    2021$8,054 +8.4%--
    2018$7,433 --
    2017$7,433 +75.2%--
    2016$4,241 --
    2015$4,241 --
    2014$4,241 $303,000 +863.3%
    2012-- $31,456
    2011-- $31,456
    2010-- $31,456
    2009-- $31,456
    2008-- $31,456
    2007-- $31,456
    2006-- $31,456
    2005-- $31,456
    2004-- $31,456
    2003-- $31,456
    2002-- $31,456 +29.3%
    2000-- $24,320
    1999-- $24,320
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Bella Vista

    Nearby schools

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    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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