Listed By:
Elite Level Realty
Address
242 S 54Th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Price
$ 370,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#PAPH2226848
  • TypeTownhouse
  • CountyPHILADELPHIA
  • CityPhiladelphia
  • Area19139
  • NeighborhoodWest Philadelphia
  • Zip19139
  • StyleColonial
  • Year Built1925
  • Taxes$ 2406
  • Price$ 370,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage2720
  • Lot Size0.04 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description

This home is back active after the previous buyer inability to secure financing. Priced below appraised value welcome to 242 S 54th Street, a charming and beautifully renovated home located in the heart of West Philadelphia. This property is perfect for those who desire a comfortable and spacious living experience in a vibrant and diverse community. As you step inside this large 5 bedroom 3.5 bathroom luxury home you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting open floor plan encompassing a renovation design straight off of HGTV. The first floor boasts luxury flooring, modern railings, recessed lighting along with custom lighting fixtures, stone accent wall fire place, designer ceiling fans, high ceilings and walls presenting a soft grey color design. The kitchen is the ultimate show piece with a large island for eating, stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink with gold signature faucet, gold accent pendant lighting that matches the gold cabinet hardware. The second floor you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with large closets, recessed lighting and plenty of natural light along with a beautifully designed bathroom. The third floor presents the master bedroom with custom designed luxury bathroom. Additional features of this lovely home include a spacious renovated basement with bathroom and plenty of storage space, a cozy front porch perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail, and a fenced-in backyard that is perfect for hosting summer BBQs and outdoor gatherings. Only thing missing is the rooftop deck just like the neighbors and the home is already zoned to accommodate the build of it. This home is eligible for up to $10,000 in home buyer grants, contact us to find out more. This home is minutes from the Baltimore Avenue corridor restaurants, minutes away from Drexel University and The University of Pennsylvania, a short drive to Center City via 76 expressway. Did you know this home is eligible for up to $20,000 in first time home buyer closing cost assistance and if your an employee of UPenn your eligible for the (PHOS) Penn Home Ownership Services program. Call me to find out more.

Price History
4/21/2023 Listed $419,900
5/16/2023 1% - $419,000
7/18/2023 5% - $399,900
8/6/2023 1% - $399,000
9/27/2023 7% - $374,900
11/1/2023 1% - $374,800
11/18/2023 1% - $374,500
12/10/2023 1% - $374,000
1/8/2024 2% - $369,000
1/25/2024 1% - $368,000
2/23/2024 1% - $367,500

General Features

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Combination Kitchen/Living,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Island,Kitchen - Table Space,Wood Floors,Recessed Lighting
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Possession Settlement
Appliances Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Dishwasher,Washer/Dryer Stacked
Zoning RSA5
Patio/Porch Features Porch(es)
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1925
Levels 3
Tax Year 2023
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Electric
Accessibility None
County PHILADELPHIA
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA / Comm Assn No
Subdivision Name WEST PHILADELPHIA
Garage Y/N No
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Total Rooms 8
Status ACTIVE
Directions Please utilize GPS for exact driving directions.
ModificationTimestamp 2024-05-11T00:26:21
City PHILADELPHIA
Buyer Agent Compensation 2.5
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area 19139 (19139)
Lot Size Square Feet 1686.00
Tax Assessed Value 171900.0
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name 54TH
Tax Annual Amount 2406.0
Home Warranty Y/N Yes
Structure Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Condo/Coop Association Y/N No
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft 192.71
Acceptable Financing Conventional,FHA,Cash,VA
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Historic Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Total SQFT 2720
Days on Market 312
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 251
Buyer Agent Compensation Type % Of Gross
Association Recreation Fee No

Interior Features

Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Full,Fully Finished
Flooring Luxury Vinyl Plank,Tile/Brick
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Electric
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1920
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix STREET
Central Air Y/N No
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 800
Room Type Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Half Bath
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Laundry Type Has Laundry
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 5
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 3
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 2
Bathrooms Half Main Level 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 2
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 1.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 1.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 1.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels 1
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Pool No Pool
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Type of Parking None
Land Use Code H50
Foundation Details Block
Spa No
Water View Y/N No
Lot Dimensions 17.00 x 102.00
Lot Size Acres 0.04
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Source Assessor
Land Assessed Value 34380.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No
LotDimensionsSource Assessor

Room Details

Room Dimensions Level Flooring Details
Bathroom 1 Upper 1
Bathroom 2 Upper 2
Bedroom 1 Upper 1
Bedroom 2 Upper 1
Bedroom 3 Upper 1
Bedroom 4 Upper 2
Bedroom 5 Upper 2
Dining Room Main
Family Room Lower 1
Half Bath Main
Kitchen Main
Living Room Main

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Pets
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Townhouse Average in 19139

Price
AVG $240K
$370K
Taxes
AVG $1,563
$2,406
Visits
AVG 242
1035
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1927
1925
Walkscore
AVG 69
82
Data Provided by Walkscore® not using MLS data

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