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.
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Thomas G. Morton School
2501 S 63rd St
Distance between this listing and this school1.37 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
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Joseph W. Catharine School
6600 Chester Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
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Samuel Powel Elementary School
301 N 36th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.73 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
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Benjamin B. Comegys School
5100 Greenway Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.09 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
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Mitchell Elementary School
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
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Independence Charter School West
5600 Chester Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.62 miles
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Mastery Charter School-Hardy Williams
5400 Warrington Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
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The Workshop School
221 S Hanson St
Distance between this listing and this school0.95 miles
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Universal Audenried Charter High School
3301 Tasker St
Distance between this listing and this school1.04 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,609. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1239 S 50th St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1239 S 50th St property is $309,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 1239 S 50th St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1239 S 50th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $400 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on February 4, 2015 for $19,500. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1239 S 50th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1239 S 50th St is 1,410 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1239 S 50th St is 1940.
This home is located at 1239 S 50th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Schuylkill neighborhood. This 1,410 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $309,900.
While more than 219 listings in Philadelphia, PA in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 204 listings sold at asking price, and more than 523 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 1.8% between October 2024 and November 2024. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $265,372, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.