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1239 S 50th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

3 beds
2 baths
1,410 sqft
1,035 sqft lot
$223 per sqft
1940 build

This porchfront rowhome in a great location at the foot of the Kingsessing Rec Center grounds is surprisingly spacious, chock-full of charm and was fully renovated just under 10 years ago. Combine a vestibule with original penny tile and wainscoting along with original doors and woodwork with an updated kitchen and baths and central air and you’ve got the warmth and charm of an old house with 21st-century creature comforts. The good-sized living room has Bruce oak flooring, a large front window, charming turned staircase and oversized archway to the dining room. This space was opened up to the kitchen, where the four windows and open floorplan create a bright and airy space for cooking and communing. The ceramic tiled L-shaped kitchen features white flat-front cabinets, white appliances including a dishwasher, apron sink and butcher block countertops with breakfast bar. The upstairs is flooded with light and has painted original pine floors throughout. The back bedroom has a sweet bay window and original armoire with some intact trim that’s just begging to be fully restored. Along with the true middle bedroom with two windows, it shares a hall bath with historically-respectful black and white basketweave tile floor, storage vanity with large basin, and a ceramic tile tub surround. The generous front bedroom has a bay window and large en-suite bath with more basketweave tile, a double vanity with large medicine cabinet and a niche for additional storage. Speaking of storage, there’s plenty of that in addition to laundry in the basement. Outdoor space includes the sweet front porch and a small-but-mighty rear porch and yard with a raised garden bed ready to go. This wide block of 50th St tees into an entrance to the nine-acre park that houses the Kingsessing Library and Rec Center, currently undergoing $25M in upgrades, and is convenient to Clark Park, Baltimore Ave, multiple trolley lines and Regional Rail–plus it’s a hop and a skip to the Schuylkill Expressway and South Philly via Grays Ferry Ave.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 30, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2386094 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Other
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1410
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1410

Interior

Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1410
Living Area SqFt:

1,410 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

Kingsessing Ave to 50th St
Latitude:

39.94164276
Longitude:

-75.21551514

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.02
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

15.00 x 69.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,035 Sqft
Zoning:

RSA5
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

O30
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

273077500
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

236
Tax Annual Amount:

$986
Tax Assessed Value:

$70,500
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

541.0
City/Town Tax:

445.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2

The Listing

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Kingsessing
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$315,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,686
Taxes	$82
Insurance	$86
Utilities	$184 See report
Total	$2,038/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/30/24 Oct 30, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$315,000	-3.1%
10/16/24 Oct 16, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$325,000

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This townhouse located in Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is currently for sale for $315,000. 1239 S 50th Street is a 1,410 square foot townhouse with 3 beds and 2 baths. 1239 S 50th Street is in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 82, making it very walkable. This townhouse is in the attendance area of B. B. Comegys School and John Batram High School.

Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT and Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square.

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