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Sold for $700,000
  • $700,000

    854 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

    3beds
    3,097sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 2006
    1,424 Square Feet Lot
    $770,900 Zestimate®
    $226/sqft
    $3,673 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $770,900

    $725,000 - $817,000

    $3,673/mo

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    What's special

    Palm tree local deliHigh traffic areasPrimary suitePower roomNew parksGreen spaceWaterfront plans
    Welcome to 854 S. Swanson Street located in Independence Court, now Vacant & professionally cleaned owners needed to get into 1 floor living. One of the LARGEST homes in the complex w/a lot size of 27.00 x 67.00 which equivalates to over 3000 sqft in Queen Village's Meredith school Catchment! Lovely END UNIT w/3 EXPOSURES for NATURAL SOUTWEST FACING LIGHT overlooking the historic Old Swedes' Church & green space just across the street! Not a far walk to the new 11.5 acre green civic space/park off of the Delaware River. Above average lot size for the city at 27 feet wide! & 67 feet deep w/Garage Parking secured off the back entrance of home. Swanson is a well maintained 3 bed 2.5 bath home with some upgraded interior moldings & custom built in's located in primary suite. Hardwood floors in all main living & high traffic areas, custom durable stair runners also added throughout as well as new carpet in finished lower level with walk-in closet for extra storage. Main living area has wonderful ceiling height and plenty of wall space for art work or photos along w/convenient power room for guest. Entertaining or company can feel connected with two tiered kitchen / dining that floats just above living area. Both of the dining & living spaces while open are defined yet still tied into a "great room" type feel. Kitchen has 42" cabinets, granite counters, & plenty of southwest facing natural light. Convenient Laundry is located on 3rd Level with 2 Large bedrooms one on the west facing side of home and one on the East facing side with the 1st full bath & HVAC closet that sit in the middle of both bedrooms to provide privacy for guest or room mates. Primary suite with walk in closet, hardwood floors, added custom built-in's & private Juliet Balcony for morning coffee or yoga space overlook a Historic church & grounds directly across the street! Plenty of new development to be found up and down the main artery that is Christian street which boarders Swanson. This home is in walking distance to Headhouse Square Farmers market, shopping, restaurants, new parks, waterfront plans, Palm Tree local deli, 9th street Italian Market, Mario Lanza dog park, New Giant Super market just off of Delaware Ave aka Columbus Blvd, easy access to I-95, For Pete's Sake, The Saloon, Fitzwater Cafe, Bridget Foy's, Queen Village is truly a walker's paradise in an East side section of the city. TAXES Seller has documentation from City showing taxes in 10k range vs 14k noted on public records. Document can be produced for buyer to confirm with the city.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katrina Mink 267-258-3891,

    BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square

    Bought with:

    Domenick Parris, RS321735

    KW Philly

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2231706MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,097
    • Total interior livable area: 3,097 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,097
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
    Features
    • Levels: Three and One Half
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,424 sqft
    • Dimensions: 27.00 x 67.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 022109390
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2006

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Independence Court
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $115 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/15/2023Sold$700,000-4.7%$226/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    8/30/2023Pending sale$734,700$237/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    8/30/2023Contingent$734,700$237/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    8/14/2023Price change$734,7000%$237/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    7/29/2023Price change$734,9000%$237/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    7/14/2023Price change$735,000-2.6%$237/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    6/14/2023Price change$755,000-0.7%$244/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    5/23/2023Price change$760,000-1.9%$245/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    5/5/2023Listed for sale$775,000+23.5%$250/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2231706 Report a problem
    3/20/2012Sold$627,500-0.2%$203/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/17/2011Price change$629,000-3.1%$203/sqft
    Source: Weichert Realtors #5982932 Report a problem
    10/22/2011Price change$649,000-4.4%$210/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5939033 Report a problem
    9/19/2011Price change$679,000-2.9%$219/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5939033 Report a problem
    8/27/2011Listed for sale$699,000-4.6%$226/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #5939033 Report a problem
    6/4/2007Sold$732,500+8.5%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/12/2006Sold$674,900$218/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,058 -4.2%$790,000 -4.2%
    2024$11,548 -20.3%$825,000 -20.3%
    2023$14,498 +35.2%$1,035,700
    2022$10,722 --
    2021$10,722 +8.4%--
    2018$9,894 +75.1%--
    2017$5,650 --
    2016$5,650 --
    2015$5,650 --
    2014$5,650 $646,300 +343.9%
    2012-- $145,600
    2011-- $145,600
    2010-- $145,600
    2009-- $145,600
    2008-- $145,600
    2007-- $145,600
    2006-- $145,600
    2005-- $145,600

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Riverfront

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Meredith William
    • Middle: Meredith William
    • 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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