Newly renovated! Looking for your perfect home? Look no further... this beautiful single home sits street to street in the highly desirable Olde Kensington section of Philadelphia! All the features you need to call home! Covered front porch leads into an ample living area with a powder room on the main floor. Walk through to the dining room with excellent sunlight next to the expanded kitchen with plenty of counter space. Upstairs features a wide staircase & hallway with 3 large bedrooms and a beautiful full bath complete with his & her sinks! This home is complete with central air and a backyard the size of an extra lot, large enough for a pool & cook outs! Don't forget the gated driveway which can fit over 3 vehicles! Additional storage room in the back... Prime location, close to public transportation, great walk and bike score, just minutes to Center City!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: A-Frame, Traditional
Year Built: 2008
Stories: 2
Living Area: 1,824 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
Listing Agent: Gregory J Damis
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: No
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 3
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Parking: Driveway
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Kensington Health Sciences Academy, Public District Grades 9-12
James R. Ludlow Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
Other
Directions Information:
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Municipality:
Philadelphia
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $530,000
Price Per SqFt: $291/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,607
Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $268.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $92/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: #PAPH2375766
Listing Office:
Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
Listing Agent: Gregory J Damis
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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.
Elementary School
3
/10
James R. Ludlow Elementary School
550 W Master St
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school1.24 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
/10
James R. Ludlow Elementary School
550 W Master St
Distance between this listing and this school0.20 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Dunbar Academics Plus School
1750 N 12th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.44 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
3
/10
William McKinley School
2101 N Orkney St
Distance between this listing and this school0.63 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Young Scholars Charter School
900 N Marshall St
Distance between this listing and this school0.51 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
3
/10
Laboratory Charter School
800 N Orianna St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
4
/10
People For People Charter School
800 N Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school0.82 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
2
/10
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
1901 N Front St
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
2
/10
Kensington Health Sciences Academy
2463 Emerald St
Distance between this listing and this school1.24 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Bodine William W High School
1101 N 4th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $19,651. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Most families are single, with kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1520 N Franklin St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1520 N Franklin St property is $530,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1520 N Franklin St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1520 N Franklin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 1520 N Franklin St are: James R. Ludlow Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10Kensington Health Sciences Academy: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,607 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1520 N Franklin St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1520 N Franklin St is 1,824 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1520 N Franklin St is 2008.
This home is located at 1520 N Franklin St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19122 in the Lower North Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,824 square foot home, which was built in 2008, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $530,000.
Over 252 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 567 listings were sold below the listed price and 237 listings were sold for the listed price. In October 2024 in Philadelphia, PA there were 9.8% more homes for sale than in September 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 44 days, the median list price was $261,807.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.