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1720 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

$299,900

Home List Price

$3,561*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,024 SqFt
$293/SqFt
Townhouse

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1720 Watkins St, Philadelphia$299,900

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$3,561*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOther
Year Built1925
HeatingOther
CoolingOther
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2411654
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1720 Watkins St

Welcome to 1720 Watkins St. This property was renovated from top to bottom just 5 short years ago and still looks amazing. The first floor has an open concept living/dining room space that is adjacent to the kitchen. A conveniently located powder room completes this floor. Inside blinds on the door to the patio let in plenty of natural light. Out back the patio is perfect for relaxing or barbecuing. The finished basement provides additional living space and also houses the washer and dryer. Upstairs you have 2 bedrooms (one with an en suite) and a hallway bathroom. This property is a short 7 minute walk to the Tasker/Morris station close to all the bars and restaurants on E Passyunk Ave.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,024 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space & Company
  • Office Phone: (215) 625-3650
  • Listing Agent: Ernesto Alan Perez

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Other

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Other

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Universal Audenried Charter High School, Public Charter Grades 9-12
  • G.W. Childs Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: South on Broad St to Moore St, right on Moore to 18th St, right on 18th to Watkins, right on Watkins to property on right.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $299,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $293/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $600
  • Tax Year: 2020
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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

1720 Watkins St vs Philadelphia

18 DAYS ON ROCKET

-26 Days

$299,900

+$38K More

$293/SqFt

+$94 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $38K more than the Median Sold Price and $94/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: #PAPH2411654

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space & Company
  • Office Phone: (215) 625-3650
  • Listing Agent: Ernesto Alan Perez

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Aug 15, 2019Home Sold
$311,000
Nov 23, 2016Home Sold
$90,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$600 -
2019$1,723$123,100
2018$1,176$84,000
2017$1,176$84,000

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.

Elementary School

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4
/10

  • G.W. Childs Elementary School

  • 1599 Wharton St

  • 0.41 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Universal Audenried Charter High School

  • 3301 Tasker St

  • 1.37 miles

  • Public Charter Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $25,899. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1720 Watkins St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1720 Watkins St property is $299,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1720 Watkins St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19145.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1720 Watkins 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 1720 Watkins St are:
G.W. Childs Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Universal Audenried Charter High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $600 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on August 15, 2019 for $311,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1720 Watkins St has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1720 Watkins St is 1,024 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1720 Watkins St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19145›1720 Watkins St

This home is located at 1720 Watkins St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19145 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,024 square foot home was built in 1925. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,900.

While more than 252 listings in Philadelphia, PA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 237 listings sold at asking price, and more than 567 were sold below. 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.

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