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229 E Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19118

$650,000

Home List Price

$7,719*

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
2,080 SqFt
$313/SqFt
Townhouse

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229 E Highland Ave, Philadelphia$650,000

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$7,719*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingGarage - Side Entry, Detached Garage, On Street, Off Street
Garage1 space
Year Built1920
HeatingHot Water, Radiant
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2395690
Lot Size0.07 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 229 E Highland Ave

Located on a quiet, Sycamore-lined street at the top of sought after Chestnut Hill, this 4 bedroom 2 bath home is a must see! Just steps from the independent shops and restaurants of Germantown Avenue, this house has great interior spaces and charm to spare. The main entrance is on the side of the home creating a lovely center hall/ foyer flanked by the living room and dining room. The living room offers a good size closet and glass french doors to the front sunroom; a perfect space for an office or playroom etc. The dining room has plenty of space for entertaining and is next to the eat in kitchen. Don’t miss the FULL bathroom on the first floor which includes a stall shower. The kitchen includes plenty of counter space including a peninsula island, ample cabinet space, 2 sinks and stainless appliances. Upstairs you are greeted with a light filled 2nd floor hallway with a skylight, 4 bedrooms and a recently and tastefully renovated bathroom. One of the bedrooms also serves as a laundry room with a stackable washer and dryer. Additional wonderful features and upgrades of this home include, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, original charm and details, central air on the first floor, exterior access from the basement, newer roof and upgraded electrical panel, and much more (please see attached upgrade list). Enjoy the low maintenance fenced in back garden patio with access to the back alley/driveway and the oversized detached garage. A turnkey, low maintenance, move in ready home.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,080 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 380-5813
  • Listing Agent: Megan C Cornely

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Garage - Side Entry, Detached Garage, On Street, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roxborough High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Germantown Avenue head East on Highland Avenue. The house is on the left hand side.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $650,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $313/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $5,067
  • 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

229 E Highland Ave vs Philadelphia

54 DAYS ON ROCKET

+10 Days

$650,000

+$388.1K More

$313/SqFt

+$114 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $388.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $114/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: #PAPH2395690

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (267) 380-5813
  • Listing Agent: Megan C Cornely

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

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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Last updated on: 11/5/2024, 10:20:51 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 21, 2015Home Sold
$395,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$5,067 -
2019$5,946$424,800
2018$3,574$255,300
2017$3,574$255,300

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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6
/10

  • Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences

  • 8301 Germantown Ave

  • 0.26 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Roxborough High School

  • 6498 Ridge Ave

  • 2.96 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 $95,455. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 229 E Highland Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 229 E Highland Ave property is $650,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 229 E Highland Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19118.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 229 E Highland Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 229 E Highland Ave are:
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Roxborough High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $5,067 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on April 21, 2015 for $395,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 229 E Highland Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 229 E Highland Ave is 2,080 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 229 E Highland Ave is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19118›229 E Highland Ave

This home is located at 229 E Highland Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19118 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,080 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $650,000.

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. In October 2024 median list price was $261,807 and the average listing age was 44 days.

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

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