5501 Houghton St

Philadelphia, PA 19128

$490,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,782 Sq. Ft.
$275 / Sq. Ft.
1,782
Sq. Ft.
$275
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A true mid-century modern classic! Rare opportunity to purchase one of Philadelphia's most significant mid-century modern homes! Designed by renowned Philadlephia architect Frank Weise for Francis Carner and his family, the concrete and glass Carner House was built in 1951. A student of Walter Gropius and Louis Kahn, Weise designed some of the most unique, cutting-edge modern homes in the Philadelphia region. The living room, with its 20-foot ceilings and glass walls on two sides, retains original...A true mid-century modern classic! Rare opportunity to purchase one of Philadelphia's most significant mid-century modern homes! Designed by renowned Philadlephia architect Frank Weise for Francis Carner and his family, the concrete and glass Carner House was built in 1951. A student of Walter Gropius and Louis Kahn, Weise designed some of the most unique, cutting-edge modern homes in the Philadelphia region. The living room, with its 20-foot ceilings and glass walls on two sides, retains original woodwork and signed Isamu Noguchi pendants. The living space features a large fireplace, Tokonoma cabinets, and horizontal ribbon windows, a Weise specialty which eliminate the need for window coverings. In the adjacent dining room, one feels the connection between interior and exterior. This room features a Loewen Windows wall system and sliding glass door to the private patio overlooking extensive gardens developed by the original owners and maintained and expanded by the current owners. The home has been meticulously maintained and sensitively updated with new cork walls, Graber cellular shades and recessed lighting added to all three bedrooms on the upper level. Just a quarter mile from the Wissahickon trails, the property is close to center city, Fairmont Park, and public transportation. Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer and selected for a home tour of the region's most significant mid-century modern homes, this home has been recognized as one of Philadelphia's finest examples of modern residential design. This unique opportunity won't last!

Listing Agent

  1. Marion Dinofa

    Marion Dinofa

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    marion.dinofa@compass.com

    P: (610)-914-1144

Property Details for 5501 Houghton Street

Tax ID Number
213231300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/25/2023 02:05 PM

Property Details for 5501 Houghton Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH891954
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,187 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,714 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Sold By Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 5501 Houghton Street

Stories2Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,714 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,916 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,567

Property Taxes

$349

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5501 Houghton Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19128 (19128)
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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $299,100
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $254,235
  • City Town Tax: $1,889
  • Land Assessed Value: $44,865
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: A30
  • Zoning: RSD3
  • Tax Lot: 54
  • School Tax: $2,297
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: 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
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,782.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 137.81 x 85.00
  • Parcel ID: 1006783
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 2.0
  • Carport Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 5501 Houghton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

$490,000
Jul 10, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673414771

$490,000

+6.6% / yr

May 13, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

May 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

$449,900
May 17, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332980871

$290,000

-8.4% / yr

Jun 12, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #273405606

$375,000
Jun 12, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005175528

$375,000
Apr 14, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005175528

Mar 9, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005175528

$399,000
Jun 29, 1998

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

$125,000
Apr 29, 1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

Feb 14, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

$139,000
Jul 15, 1997

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH533646

$159,000
Jul 15, 1997

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH696806

$149,900
Jul 15, 1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH696806

$149,900
Apr 19, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH533646

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

$490,000
07/10/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673414771

$490,000

+6.6% / yr

05/13/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

05/09/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH891954

$449,900
05/17/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332980871

$290,000

-8.4% / yr

06/12/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #273405606

$375,000
06/12/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005175528

$375,000
04/14/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005175528

03/09/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005175528

$399,000
06/29/1998

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

$125,000
04/29/1998

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

02/14/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH375728

$139,000
07/15/1997

Expired

BRIGHT #PAPH533646

$159,000
07/15/1997

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH696806

$149,900
07/15/1997

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH696806

$149,900
04/19/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH533646

$175,000

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

Public Records for 5501 Houghton Street

Taxable ValueLand$99,780Additions$399,120Total$498,900
Tax Record2024$6,984 ($582 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,782 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,782 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-3-2313-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5501 Houghton Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Cook-Wissahickon School
PublicPK to 8

Roxborough High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK 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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