253 South St Bernard Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

$250,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,440 Sq. Ft.
$174 / Sq. Ft.
1,440
Sq. Ft.
$174
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated seller Welcome to 253 S. Saint Bernard St: a generously sized 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with PARKING in the Walnut Hill section of University City in West Philly. Perfect for the first time homeowner's chance to own their dream home or an investor looking for consistent university or resident housing. Right off the bat, you’ll notice several repairs the seller has made to bring this beauty to tip top shape! The cracked front steps have been replaced with shiny new concrete leading you...Motivated seller Welcome to 253 S. Saint Bernard St: a generously sized 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with PARKING in the Walnut Hill section of University City in West Philly. Perfect for the first time homeowner's chance to own their dream home or an investor looking for consistent university or resident housing. Right off the bat, you’ll notice several repairs the seller has made to bring this beauty to tip top shape! The cracked front steps have been replaced with shiny new concrete leading you right inside where you’ll enjoy the afternoon sun in the west facing enclosed porch. The entire home has been completely repainted from top to bottom. The traditional layout includes a spacious living room that is outfitted with a brand new powder room in the living room, followed by a dining room with a large wall mounted mirror in between the coat closet and access to the basement. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and brand new microwave. Behind the kitchen is bonus storage space that could be used for a pantry or even main floor laundry - sky’s the limit! Continue out the back door where there is a small deck and staircase leading down the driveway and garage. You can easily fit a car in the garage and a car (or two!) in the driveway! The second floor includes fresh, brand new carpeting throughout and a large hall closet. Underneath the carpet are original hardwood floors, should you choose to refinish them. The bedrooms are generously sized with equally generous closets. The full bathroom is beautifully illuminated by the sky light and highlights the brand new vanity, bath tub/shower combo and large linen closet. You’ll be close to so many green spaces; less than a mile to Clark Park, less than a quarter mile to Malcolm X Park and Cedar Park, and right across the street from Ben Barkan Park. Close to University City, Baltimore Ave, Mariposa Co-Op, endless dining options and more! Walk score of 91, transit score of 76 and bike score of 99!
  1. Listed by Ali Jennings • OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
    P: (267)-670-1580 ali@ocfrealty.com

Property Details for 253 South St Bernard Street

Tax ID Number
601095800
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
LISTING UPDATED: 01/27/2025 05:23 PM

Property Details for 253 South St Bernard Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2375522
Days on Market107
Taxes$2,922 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,715 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Building Information for 253 South St Bernard Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,715 SF

Property Information for 253 South St Bernard Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: WEST PHILADELPHIA (PHILADELPHIA PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 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: $208,800
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $167,100
  • City Town Tax: $1,285
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 88
  • School Tax: $1,636
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,440.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,440.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,440.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 105.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1323693
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS

Property History for 253 South St Bernard 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 253 South St Bernard Street

Taxable ValueLand$54,020Additions$216,080Total$270,100
Tax Record2024$3,781 ($315 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,715 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN60-1-0958-00

Schools near 253 South St Bernard Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lea Henry C School
PublicPK to 8

West Philadelphia High 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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