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TownhomeProperty Type
1927Year Built
3,961 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ilya Rabovetsky• REDBLOCK Realty Inc.
•215-331-5252 (broker)
•info@redblock.com (broker)
Bought with Gavin Ludovici• Keller Williams Philadelphia
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,961 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,068
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Philadelphia County
APN
223205900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-3
/WWO
/EDO
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-3 District
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
Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District
Eighth District Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Aug 31, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Install or repair exterior plumbing components including a curb trap, fresh air inlet, and house drain.
Plumbing
Nov 9, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Install a solar array in accordance with standard specifications.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $237,320
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s)
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 40.06 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,880
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,764
School Tax: $2,145
Tax Assessed Value: $279,200
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,908
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: HENRY H. HOUSTON SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School: HENRY H. HOUSTON SCHOOL
High School: GERMANTOWN
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: Corner
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,961 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 223205900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Roxborough High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$594,000 – $719,000
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