229 South 51st Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

$410,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
1,980 Sq. Ft.
$207 / Sq. Ft.
1,980
Sq. Ft.
$207
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Inviting, beautifully renovated 3-story home on a quiet Walnut Hill neighborhood block in University City. This light-filled 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home offers high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, an open first floor plan with awesome kitchen, a lovely rear patio plus a covered front porch. 2-zone HVAC. Perfect blend of original character and modern finishes. New or newer systems, appliances, and finishes throughout. Ideal layout and condition! This warm and wonderful home is walkable to so many...Inviting, beautifully renovated 3-story home on a quiet Walnut Hill neighborhood block in University City. This light-filled 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home offers high ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, an open first floor plan with awesome kitchen, a lovely rear patio plus a covered front porch. 2-zone HVAC. Perfect blend of original character and modern finishes. New or newer systems, appliances, and finishes throughout. Ideal layout and condition! This warm and wonderful home is walkable to so many restaurants and amenities—Clark Park and its fabulous Farmers' market, Cedar Park, Barkan Park, Malcolm X Park, University City Swim Club, Honeysuckle Provisions, ReAnimator Coffee, Knock Box Cafe, Mariposa Food Co-op, Bookers, Carbon Copy, Loco Pez, Gold Standard, Doro Bet, Cleo Bagels, Vietnam Cafe, Milkcrate Cafe, Vientiane, Loco Pez, Gojjo, and all of Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, as well as other restaurants, shops & cafes. Close to HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, St Joe's UCity, 15 minutes to Center City by car or bike and plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Look at the value you get by moving just a block or two to the west--Just incredible. FINANCING NOTE -- EVERY BUYER is eligible for a straight $10,000 lender credit on this home (offered by select reputable local lenders).

Listing Agent

  1. Jeff City Block

    Jeff City Block

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jeff.block@compass.com

    P: (215)-833-7088

Property Details for 229 South 51st Street

Tax ID Number
602160700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/03/2024 12:17 PM

Property Details for 229 South 51st Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2336958
Days on Market29
Taxes$6,470 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,440 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building Information for 229 South 51st Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,440 SF

Property Information for 229 South 51st Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19139 (19139)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $462,200
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $0
  • City Town Tax: $2,919
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O50
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 38
  • School Tax: $3,550
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $7,675
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,980.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,980.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,980.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 90.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1325042
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.cityblockteam.com

Property History for 229 South 51st Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 South 51st Street

Taxable ValueLand$93,400Additions$373,900Total$467,300
Tax Record2024$6,541 ($545 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,440 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN60-2-1607-00

Schools near 229 South 51st Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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