Majestic is the word I would use to describe this stately colonial on a private overlook hills street in the Somerton section of Philadelphia. This home has had only 1 owner for the last 50 years and has been cared for like family boasting 3 bedrooms with 1 full bath and 2 half baths. It has an oversized lot (75x125) completely fenced in but please don't forget the classic stone fireplace and the 4-season sunroom off the living room overlooking the huge side, front & back yards. Bring your Buyers, they will thank you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$256Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tony Rizzo• RE/MAX 2000
•215-698-2000 (broker)
Bought with Curt Gasper• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
Est. $2,357 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 505 Simms St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2643724
Sep 17, 2026
Sold
$430,000
$256/sq ft
Jul 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Listed
$449,900
$268/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,380 (−24.2%)
$82,580 + $330,320
$412,900
2025
$5,780 (+26.0%)
$82,580 + $330,320
$412,900
2024
$4,586
$65,500 + $262,100
$327,600
2023
$4,586 (+18.4%)
$65,500 + $262,100
$327,600
2022
$3,872
$82,980 + $193,620
$276,600
2021
$3,872
$82,980 + $193,620
$276,600
2020
$3,872 (+4.4%)
$82,980 + $193,620
$276,600
2019
$3,708 (+15.2%)
$79,470 + $185,430
$264,900
2018
$3,220
$69,000 + $161,000
$230,000
2017
$3,219 (+4.4%)
$69,000 + $161,000
$230,000
2015
$3,082
$49,000 + $181,000
$230,000
2014
$3,082 (−6.8%)
$49,000 + $181,000
$230,000
2013
$3,308 (+3.6%)
$10,842 + $23,014
$33,856
2012
$3,193 (+3.9%)
$10,842 + $23,014
$33,856
2011
$3,075 (+9.9%)
$10,842 + $23,014
$33,856
2010
$2,798
$10,842 + $23,014
$33,856
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,375 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
583035800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSD-3
/FNE
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/NIS
Residential Single-Family Detached-3 District
The RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RSD zoning be applied in areas where the land use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes three RSD districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Far Northeast Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Comly Watson School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
Washington George High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19116
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$421,000 – $509,000
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