5261 Larchwood Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

$395,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,312 Sq. Ft.
$301 / Sq. Ft.
1,312
Sq. Ft.
$301
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This fully renovated contemporary 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex in the Cedar Park section of West Philadelphia covers all the bases. Whether you are a savvy buyer looking to live in one of the 2 Bd/1 bath units and rent out the other, as well as the full basement to cover your mortgage, or a real estate investor looking to add to your portfolio, this property fills all the boxes. It is one block from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Cedar Avenue branch and in a booming area of West...This fully renovated contemporary 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex in the Cedar Park section of West Philadelphia covers all the bases. Whether you are a savvy buyer looking to live in one of the 2 Bd/1 bath units and rent out the other, as well as the full basement to cover your mortgage, or a real estate investor looking to add to your portfolio, this property fills all the boxes. It is one block from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Cedar Avenue branch and in a booming area of West Philadelphia. This property has been rehabbed from top to bottom and features all new roofs, new and newer windows, all new electric with separate meters for each unit and the common area, all new plumbing, 2 new Energy Star Rated HVAC systems along with all new ductwork, and 2 new water heaters for hassle-free living for years to come. The exterior of the property has not been overlooked with an updated front covered porch that has a custom slat feature wall, new iron railings, new exterior doors, new rear siding, with a new brick patio in your fenced-in backyard. Each unit has a loft-like feeling with extra high ceilings, LED recessed lights with a living/kitchen combo area that features new solid wood, soft-close gray kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, a custom backsplash and new stainless steel appliances. The luxury vinyl click waterproof flooring is throughout each of the two-bedroom units that have ample closet space, fan lights and a designated stackable laundry hookup. Each unit has a spacious new bathroom with striking contemporary tile, black chrome fixtures and a new vanity and LED lights. The first-floor unit has private access to your gated backyard with new concrete steps and brick patio. The full basement can be accessed from the front of the property and has been freshly parged, painted and is amply lit for additional storage space for you or to rent out for additional income. Close to University City, across the street from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Cedar Avenue branch, 1 block from Malcolm X Park, easy access to all areas of the City as well as plenty of dining and shopping destinations.
  1. Listed by Patricia Gesswein
    P: (267)-765-2080 trish@houwzer.com

Property Details for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

Tax ID Number
602150200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Other
Style
Other
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
08-17-2023
Subdivision
CEDAR PARK
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2023 01:52 PM

Property Details for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2265326
Days on Market36
Taxes$2,173 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,125 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

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Building Information for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,125 SF

Property Information for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $155,300
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $124,240
  • City Town Tax: $981
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,060
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Tax Lot: 3014
  • School Tax: $1,192
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 2
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 1
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 2
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Full Baths Count: 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,312.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 75.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1324966
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 5261 Larchwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$36,960Additions$147,840Total$184,800
Tax Record2024$2,587 ($216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,312 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,125 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRM1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN60-2-1502-00

Schools near 5261 Larchwood Avenue

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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

Motivation High School
Public9 to 12

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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