This cute as a button, two-bed, one-and-a-half bath charmer on a perfect street in Point Breeze is an ideal starter house. Beautifully updated in 2022, this super efficient home features modern appliances, a first-floor powder room, and full basement with laundry. The upstairs bath is state-of-the-art with dual sinks and generously sized walk-in shower and leads to a pair of well-proportioned bedrooms. Step out through the sliding patio door to a sizeable backyard with plenty of sun for a potted garden or patio. The location is excellent, just a few blocks from the South Philly Taproom and a short walk across Broad St lands you in the heart of the East Passyunk Cooridor. The BSL at Broad and Morris will whisk you to City Hall or down to the Stadium Complex in minutes depeding on the day.
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Stephen Girard Elementary School
1800 Snyder Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.37 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
7
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Abram Stockton Jenks School
2501 S 13th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
5
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Francis Scott Key School
2230 S 8th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
4
/10
G.W. Childs Elementary School
1599 Wharton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.21 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
3
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Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School
1801 S 22nd St
Distance between this listing and this school0.28 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
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Universal Institute Charter School at Vare, EH
2100 S 24th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.59 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
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Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te
1928 Point Breeze Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
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South Philadelphia High School
2101 S Broad St
Distance between this listing and this school0.62 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Gamp
23rd and Ritner Sts
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $33,929. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1709 S Dorrance St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1709 S Dorrance St property is $249,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1709 S Dorrance St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19145.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1709 S Dorrance 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 $3,178 (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 4, 2009 for $110,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1709 S Dorrance St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1709 S Dorrance St is 882 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1709 S Dorrance St is 1923.
This home is located at 1709 S Dorrance St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19145 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 882 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.01 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $249,000.
In November 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 219 sold above asking price, over 523 sold below and more than 204 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between October 2024 and November 2024 increased by 1.8%. 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.