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1974 Elston St, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

$234,900

Home List Price

$2,789*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
984 SqFt
$239/SqFt
Townhouse

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1974 Elston St, Philadelphia$234,900

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$2,789*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingHot Water
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
MLS #PAPH2359454
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 1974 Elston St

Welcome to this meticulously organized and maintained 3-bedroom 2 full bath straight-through townhome in the heart of West Oak Lane that features system upgrades, a modern basement, lots of light and an opportunity to make it your own while gaining equity. Long-time owner has carefully designed and outfitted this space for maximum efficiency of storage space and use. This property offers everything you need to move right in and enjoy. Out front is a gated front patio. Inside, there are classic hardwood floors with a decorative inlay throughout. The spacious living room is filled with natural light and a full wall mirror. The formal dining room is perfect for small gatherings or holiday dinners. The eat-in kitchen offers updated stainless steel appliances and a pantry for additional storage. Outside, the back door is a fabulous wooden deck that was recently upgraded. Upstairs, the property has three bright and spacious bedrooms. Each bedroom boasts ample closet space and shelving so there's a place for everything. The main bathroom has a jacuzzi tub with a shower, a skylight that fills the room with natural light and unique ceramic tile design. In the basement is a modern, fully renovated living space – perfect for a fourth bedroom, media room or home gym. The lower level living space also features an ultra modern 3-piece bathroom, a fully functional laundry room, a built-in folding table and tons of additional storage space. A new main sewage pipe was replaced by the City, a Crown boiler was recently installed as well as a newer roof for your comfort and assurance of systems that have been updated. This delightful and sturdy home, conveniently located on a quiet block near Cheltenham Avenue, puts you minutes away from Montgomery County, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, entertainment, highways and public transportation. Closing cost assistance is available. Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 984 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Phone: (215) 921-9053
  • Listing Agent: Jennifer L Bennett

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: No

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: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 20th Street to Elston St.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $234,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $239/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,474
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Philadelphia, PA.

Med. Sold Price

$261.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$199

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

1056

1974 Elston St vs Philadelphia

173 DAYS ON ROCKET

+129 Days

$234,900

-$26.9K Less

$239/SqFt

+$40 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $26.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $40/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: #PAPH2359454

Listing Office:

  • Office Phone: (215) 921-9053
  • Listing Agent: Jennifer L Bennett

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,474 -
2019 - $105,300
2018 - $93,700
2017 - $93,700

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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  • William Rowen Elementary School

  • 6841 N 19th St

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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2
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  • Ellwood Elementary School

  • 6701 N 13th St

  • 0.91 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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4
/10
  • Prince Hall Elementary School

  • 6101 N Gratz St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,125. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1974 Elston St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1974 Elston St property is $234,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 1974 Elston St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19138.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1974 Elston St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,474 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1974 Elston St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1974 Elston St is 984 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1974 Elston St is 1925.

Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaPhiladelphia CountyPhiladelphia191381974 Elston St

This home is located at 1974 Elston St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19138 in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. This 984 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $234,900.

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. 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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