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1242 S Markoe St, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$400,000

Home List Price

$4,750*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,240 SqFt
$323/SqFt
Townhouse

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1242 S Markoe St, Philadelphia$400,000

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$4,750*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1940
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2416478
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1242 S Markoe St

Welcome to 1242 S Markoe Street, a recently renovated home in the heart of Squirrel Hill! This home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,240 square feet of living space. Step inside and be greeted by hardwood floors throughout, white washed brick accent wall, and large windows allowing tons of natural light. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and tons of gray shaker style cabinets for storage. Make your way to the spacious bedroom that also features a brick accent wall and a full bathroom. Step outside to the fenced-in backyard, perfect for hosting barbecues! Upstairs, you’ll find 3 cozy bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bathroom in the hallway. The unfinished basement offers extra storage space, a dedicated laundry area, and provides additional space for recreation. Just blocks away from Saint Joseph's University and in close proximity to all of the restaurants, bars, grocery stores, parks, and coffee shops that Squirrel Hill has to offer, this home is in a perfect location. Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,240 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: James F Roche Jr.

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Washer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Use GPS

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $400,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $323/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,599
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$261.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$199

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

1056

1242 S Markoe St vs Philadelphia

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-29 Days

$400,000

+$138.1K More

$323/SqFt

+$124 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $138.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $124/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2416478

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: James F Roche Jr.

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 11/22/2024, 1:20:50 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 20, 2017Home Sold
$75,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,599 -
2019$1,475$105,400
2018$1,051$75,100
2017$1,051$75,100

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Samuel Powel Elementary School

  • 301 N 36th St

  • 1.44 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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5
/10

  • Thomas G. Morton School

  • 2501 S 63rd St

  • 1.65 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Joseph W. Catharine School

  • 6600 Chester Ave

  • 1.91 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,122. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1242 S Markoe St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1242 S Markoe St property is $400,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1242 S Markoe St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1242 S Markoe 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 $1,599 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 20, 2017 for $75,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1242 S Markoe St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1242 S Markoe St is 1,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1242 S Markoe St is 1940.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19143›1242 S Markoe St

This home is located at 1242 S Markoe St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cedar Park neighborhood. This 1,240 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 06, 2024 and is currently priced at $400,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 252 sold above asking price, over 567 sold below and more than 237 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. Listings spent 44 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $261,807 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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