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197 Fern St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

$215,000

Home List Price

$2,553*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,020 SqFt
$211/SqFt
Townhouse

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197 Fern St, Philadelphia$215,000

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$2,553*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1935
HeatingRadiant
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2411906
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 197 Fern St

Just Start Packing and move into this Olney home with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full baths. Up the front steps, there's a front porch with plenty of space for table and chairs or BBQ area. There is a retractable awning to provide cover as well. Enter the home into the living room with natural light. The formal dining room is a can comfortably fit a 7 piece set and cabinet. The kitchen has been updated with 42"cabinets, double sink, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances including brand new electric stove. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and closet space. The full hall bath completes this floor. The basement is finished and includes a second full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and laundry hookup. There is off street parking in the back of the home with a fenced, paved driveway and a door that leads the kitchen, making it super convenient. The roof was replaced in October 2024 and there is new flooring on the main floor. Schedule your private showing today.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,020 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
  • Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
  • Listing Agent: Kimberly S Ruley

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Samuel Fels High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Off of N 2nd St

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $215,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $211/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,075
  • 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

197 Fern St vs Philadelphia

17 DAYS ON ROCKET

-27 Days

$215,000

-$46.8K Less

$211/SqFt

+$12 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $46.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $12/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: #PAPH2411906

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
  • Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
  • Listing Agent: Kimberly S Ruley

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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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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 05, 2006Home Sold
$80,000
Mar 31, 2004Home Sold
$37,250

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,075 -
2019$999$71,400
2018$1,271$90,800
2017$1,271$90,800

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

  • Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School

  • 6100 N Front St

  • 0.20 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Samuel Fels High School

  • 5500 Langdon St

  • 1.71 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,830. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 197 Fern St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 197 Fern St property is $215,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 197 Fern St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19120.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 197 Fern 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 197 Fern St are:
Thomas K. Finletter Academics Plus School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Samuel Fels High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,075 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on June 5, 2006 for $80,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 197 Fern St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 197 Fern St is 1,020 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 197 Fern St is 1935.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19120›197 Fern St

This home is located at 197 Fern St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19120 in the Olney neighborhood. This 1,020 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $215,000.

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. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 44 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $261,807.

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

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