This is the home you are looking for! Totally renovated twin with all its original charm. You are greeted by refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and fresh neutral paint in the living room, dining room and breakfast area. The kitchen has been completely renovated with all new appliances including the gas range, microwave, g/d, and dishwasher, granite counters, and tile flooring. A powder room was also added. The 2nd floor includes 4 good size bedrooms, full new bathroom and refinished hardwood floors. The basement has great potential to be finished with high ceilings and the walls have been resurfaced. A new heater and hot water heater, and the electric has also been updated. All new energy efficient windows too! Many more upgrades. You really can just move in and enjoy your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,231 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mariann Owens• RE/MAX 2000
•215-698-2000 (broker)
Bought with David Boland• Dager & Dager Realtors
•215-256-9991 (broker)
•dagerrealtors@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003620216
Redfin Estimate
$397,585
$98K since sold in August 2020$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($352K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is the home you are looking for! Totally renovated twin with all its original charm. You are greeted by refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and fresh neutral paint in the living room, dining room and breakfast area. The kitchen has been completely renovated with all new appliances including the gas range, microwave, g/d, and dishwasher, granite counters, and tile flooring. A powder room was also added. The 2nd floor includes 4 good size bedrooms, full new bathroom and refinished hardwood floors. The basement has great potential to be finished with high ceilings and the walls have been resurfaced. A new heater and hot water heater, and the electric has also been updated. All new energy efficient windows too! Many more upgrades. You really can just move in and enjoy your home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,472 (−28.7%)
$69,600 + $278,400
$348,000
2025
$4,871 (+19.6%)
$69,600 + $278,400
$348,000
2024
$4,073
$58,200 + $232,800
$291,000
2023
$4,073 (+7.8%)
$58,200 + $232,800
$291,000
2022
$3,779
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2021
$3,779
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2020
$3,779 (+0.7%)
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2019
$3,753 (+45.1%)
$40,215 + $227,885
$268,100
2018
$2,587
$27,720 + $157,080
$184,800
2017
$2,586 (+4.4%)
$27,720 + $157,080
$184,800
2015
$2,476
$43,052 + $141,748
$184,800
2014
$2,476 (+25.3%)
$43,052 + $141,748
$184,800
2013
$1,976 (+3.6%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2012
$1,908 (+3.9%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2011
$1,837 (+9.9%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2010
$1,671
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
Tax history for 256 Rector St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,472 (−28.7%)
$69,600 + $278,400
$348,000
2025
$4,871 (+19.6%)
$69,600 + $278,400
$348,000
2024
$4,073
$58,200 + $232,800
$291,000
2023
$4,073 (+7.8%)
$58,200 + $232,800
$291,000
2022
$3,779
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2021
$3,779
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2020
$3,779 (+0.7%)
$40,500 + $229,500
$270,000
2019
$3,753 (+45.1%)
$40,215 + $227,885
$268,100
2018
$2,587
$27,720 + $157,080
$184,800
2017
$2,586 (+4.4%)
$27,720 + $157,080
$184,800
2015
$2,476
$43,052 + $141,748
$184,800
2014
$2,476 (+25.3%)
$43,052 + $141,748
$184,800
2013
$1,976 (+3.6%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2012
$1,908 (+3.9%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2011
$1,837 (+9.9%)
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
2010
$1,671
$4,450 + $15,774
$20,224
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,350
Building Sq. Ft: 1,350
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 451'5 7/8" E TERRACE; 19' 3/8"X117'2 3/4" TO
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,231
Legal Lot Number: 59
Legal Block Number: 91N20
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0512
Depth Footage: 117
Front Footage: 19
Zoning Code: RSA5
County Use Description: RES-SEMI-DETACHED, 2 STORIES,
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,231 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 211091100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cook-Wissahickon School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Philadelphia, PA • 19128
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$378,000 – $458,000
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