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Penn Center House - 1900 John F Kennedy Boulevard Unit 501

Philadelphia, PA 19103

2 beds
1 bath
1,060 sqft
$316 per sqft
1959 build

This is an opportunity to own a two-bedroom home in the Rittenhouse House Square neighborhood for a very reasonable price and to have low monthly housing expenses. This is a north facing unit at Penn Center House, which is a Co-op building. The home has large scale rooms, lots of windows and great light. The entry vestibule leads to a large open living room with a dining room area and a pass through to the kitchen with an overhanging counter for seating. The kitchen was renovated and has French doors, contemporary white cabinets, and appliances. The bathroom was also renovated and has a stall shower with framed glass doors. There is a lot of closet and storage space, including two large walk-in closets, a standard bedroom closet in the second bedroom, a linen closet, and built-ins in the laundry room. The full-size washer and dryer are in a separate room behind a custom cabinet. The owner would like to sell the home partially furnished. The monthly fee includes heat, air conditioning, electric, water, basic cable, real estate taxes and building maintenance service. Owner’s praise the maintenance staff, which does nearly all the repair work within owner’s units. The building has 24-hour security and a doorman, on-site 24-hour maintenance staff, management office, fitness center, community room, library, roof-top deck, guest suite and common laundry room. The fitness center has an annual fee of just $125. There is an on-site parking garage available ($145 per month) that is one of the best deals in the city. The Penn Center House is located just a few blocks off Rittenhouse Square, which has some of the best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife in the city. There are many public transportation options within a few blocks. The Suburban train station is a block from the building. There are multiple bus routes within a block of the building and Amtrak’s 30th Street Station is just a few blocks walk. The Schuylkill River trail, museums, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Children’s Hospital are all within easy walking distance.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 14, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2367226 —

The Building

Year Built:

1959
Year Built Source:

Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel:

2013
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Unit Building Type:

Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Building Name:

Penn Center House
Levels:

1
Entry Floor Number:

5
Security Features:

Desk in Lobby
Accessibility Features:

Doors - Lever Handle(s), Elevator, Entry Slope <1', Level Entry - Main, No Stairs, Ramp - Main Level
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Basement:

No
Unit Number:

501
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1060
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt:

1060
Above Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Wood Floors, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Flooring Type:

Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2120
Living Area SqFt:

1,060 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Possession:

0-30 Days CD

Location

Directions:

SW corner of 19th & John F Kennedy Blvd; Use GPS
Cross Street:

19th
Latitude:

39.95425400
Longitude:

-75.17220300
Location Type:

Downtown

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Inclusions:

Appliances, window treatments & partially furnished
Zoning:

CMX5
Outdoor Living Structures:

Roof
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:

CC0
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

881034500
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

232
Year Assessed:

2023
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Main Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Wall Unit
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Wall Unit
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven - Wall, Washer
Laundry Type:

Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit:

Yes

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Rittenhouse Square
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

Yes
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities:

Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Laundry Facilities
Condo/Coop Fee:

$1,058
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency:

Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee:

Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Cook Fee, Custodial Services Maintenance, Electricity, Ext Bldg Maint, Heat, Insurance, Lawn Care Front, Management, Reserve Funds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Taxes, Trash, Underlying Mortgage, Water
Condo/Coop Name:

Penn Center House

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Parking Garage
Parking Features:

Attendant, On-site - Rent, Parking Fee, Secure Parking
Parking Garage - # of Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Penn Center House - 1900 John F Kennedy Boulevard Unit 501

Asking price

$335,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,793
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$92
HOA fees	$1,058
Utilities	$145 See report
Total	$3,088/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/16/24 Oct 16, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$335,000	-4.0%
6/19/24 Jun 19, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$349,000

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This condo located in Center City, Philadelphia, PA 19103 is currently for sale for $335,000. Penn Center House - 1900 John F Kennedy Boulevard Unit 501 is a 1,060 square foot condo with 2 beds and 1 bath. Penn Center House - 1900 John F Kennedy Boulevard Unit 501 is in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 100, making it a walker’s paradise. This condo is in the attendance area of Albert M. Greenfield School and Benjamin Franklin High School.

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