5506 Houghton St

Philadelphia, PA 19128

$261,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,336 Sq. Ft.
$195 / Sq. Ft.
1,336
Sq. Ft.
$195
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Crisp, impeccable 2-3 bedroom brick Cape single on a pretty block in a quiet Roxborough neighborhood. This property has been nicely updated with refinished exposed wood floors, fresh paint throughout, and the installation of a brand new roof on the house and garage. The sunny, eat in kitchen has been upgraded with new countertops, new sink and the addition of wainscoting. There is a cozy living room with a fireplace, a large den on the first floor (which could also be used as a bedroom),two bedrooms...Crisp, impeccable 2-3 bedroom brick Cape single on a pretty block in a quiet Roxborough neighborhood. This property has been nicely updated with refinished exposed wood floors, fresh paint throughout, and the installation of a brand new roof on the house and garage. The sunny, eat in kitchen has been upgraded with new countertops, new sink and the addition of wainscoting. There is a cozy living room with a fireplace, a large den on the first floor (which could also be used as a bedroom),two bedrooms on the upper level, including the spacious main bedroom, two full bathrooms--one on each level--and a finished basement rec room. The home offers central air conditioning. There is a pretty private rear yard, an open front porch and a detached one car garage. 5506 Houghton is a real gem located just minutes from downtown and convenient to public transportation, schools, Fairmount Park, trendy Manayunk, the expressway and other major roads.
  1. Listed by Constance Gillespie • Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
    P: (215)-805-0695 connie@elfantwissahickon.com

Property Details for 5506 Houghton Street

Tax ID Number
213225515
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/06/2022 02:14 PM

Property Details for 5506 Houghton Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1004140880
Days on Market20
Taxes$2,777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,778 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 5506 Houghton Street

Stories2Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,778 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,599 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,367

Property Taxes

$231

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5506 Houghton Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $29,440
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $24,125
  • Land Assessed Value: $5,315
  • Land Use Code: C20
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 144
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $2,500
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,336.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52X91
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1006733
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 5506 Houghton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #345172569

$261,000

+3.4% / yr

Dec 14, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004140880

$261,000
Nov 5, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004140880

Oct 17, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004140880

$259,900
Jun 1, 2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004309294

$248,000
May 31, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #309929974

$248,000
May 5, 2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004309294

Mar 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004309294

$274,900
Jan 28, 2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006881054

$274,900
Jul 28, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006881054

$299,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #345172569

$261,000

+3.4% / yr

12/14/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004140880

$261,000
11/05/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004140880

10/17/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004140880

$259,900
06/01/2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1004309294

$248,000
05/31/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #309929974

$248,000
05/05/2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1004309294

03/01/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004309294

$274,900
01/28/2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1006881054

$274,900
07/28/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006881054

$299,900

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Public Records for 5506 Houghton Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,842 ($320 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,778 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningRSD3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN21-3-2255-15Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5506 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

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