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2520 S 71st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19142

$194,900

Home List Price

$2,314*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,275 SqFt
$153/SqFt
Townhouse

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2520 S 71st St, Philadelphia$194,900

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$2,314*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingDirt Driveway, Asphalt Driveway, Fenced, Private, Driveway, On Street
Year Built1920
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2424310
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 2520 S 71st St

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own this unique, well-maintained detached Twin Home with a very long driveway & it is sitting on a HUGE rear backyard (5,000 sq. ft. lot size) in Southwest Philly with a brand new AMAZON WAREHOUSE 1 BLOCK AWAY! This property was fully remodeled in 2016! Take advantage of the opportunity before it's gone! This beautiful & spacious Detached Twin Home features a TOTAL of 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, enclosed front porch/mudroom, laundry at the rear of the main floor, & a very long driveway with a huge rear lot that can fit over 10+ cars if you wish! This beautifully remodeled Twin home welcomes you with a straight-through 1st floor open floor plan with nice hardwood floors & tile floors throughout! This home has plenty of natural lights coming in throughout the property for energy savings! Enter into an enclosed front Porch / Mudroom with tile floors. Then you’ll enter into a very spacious Living Room with gleamy hardwood floors & recessed lights extending all the way through to the spacious Dining Room with ceiling fans in both rooms! Next, you'll enter into the spacious Kitchen with an abundance of Oak cabinetry, tile floors, recessed lights, and kitchen appliances (includes Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Dishwasher). Behind the kitchen is a laundry area with Washer & Dryer! Exit the laundry room to find a VERY BIG private rear yard that is great for warm weather entertainment or you can park plenty of cars at the back of the property! 2nd Floor features a spacious master's bedroom & 2 other nice size bedrooms! Entire 2nd Floor also has beautiful hardwood floors & ceiling fans with lights in every bedroom! Hallway Full Bathroom on 2nd Floor has a single vanity, toilet, bathtub, tile floors & tile walls! Full Basement is unfinished, but it is spacious! The property uses forced hot air for Gas Heating & electric hot water heater! The property is currently tenant-occupied & tenants are paying $1,200/month on a Month-to-Month lease! Seller pays only for Water. Rents around this area are about $1,450-1,700/month!!! This home is very well-maintained & it's in a move-in condition! Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS Condition. Tenants are willing to stay if new Owner wishes to continue to rent to them. Turn-Key opportunity w/ this large Twin home to collect Rent from Day 1! OR live in it as your Primary Residence! The possibilities are endless! Septa bus / trolley stops & public transportation are easily accessible in the area! Close to supermarkets, stores, gyms, restaurants, parks & minutes from Penrose Plaza Shopping Center. Easy access to all major highways! Minutes away from Philadelphia's International Airport, Philadelphia's Auto Mall, Drexel University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Center City & Penns Landing! PRICED VERY COMPETITIVELY TO SELL!! GREAT for First-Time Homebuyer or Investor looking for turnkey income-generating property from Day 1!!! Get an offer in quickly before it's gone! Available mortgage financing w/ very low down payment & potential lender's grant up to $8,000!! Limited Time Offer Only!!! Ask me how! ***INCLUDES 1 YEAR American Home Shield HOME WARRANTY

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,275 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
  • Office Phone: (215) 465-1400
  • Listing Agent: Phong D Lam

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Dirt Driveway, Asphalt Driveway, Fenced, Private, Driveway, On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Between Elmwood Avenue & Buist Avenue on S. 71st Street

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $194,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $153/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,489
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$265.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$200

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

946

2520 S 71st St vs Philadelphia

6 DAYS ON ROCKET

-39 Days

$194,900

-$70.4K Less

$153/SqFt

-$48 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $70.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $48/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2424310

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Advantage Gold-South Philadelphia
  • Office Phone: (215) 465-1400
  • Listing Agent: Phong D Lam

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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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 12/18/2024, 2:20:55 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Feb 10, 2015Home Sold
$35,000
Jun 25, 2007Home Sold
$125,000
Sep 17, 2005Home Sold
$70,000
Sep 17, 2005Home Sold
$75,000
Mar 12, 2004Home Sold
$19,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,489 -
2019$1,374$98,200
2018$1,254$89,600
2017$1,254$89,600

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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  • John M. Patterson Elementary School

  • 7000 Buist Ave

  • 0.11 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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3
/10
  • Philadelphia Montessori Charter School

  • 2227 Island Rd

  • 0.36 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-6

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5
/10
  • Colwyn Elementary School

  • 211 Pine St

  • 0.75 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,061. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2520 S 71st St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2520 S 71st St property is $194,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 2520 S 71st St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19142.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2520 S 71st 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 $1,489 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on February 10, 2015 for $35,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2520 S 71st St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2520 S 71st St is 1,275 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2520 S 71st St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19142›2520 S 71st St

This home is located at 2520 S 71st St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19142 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,275 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $194,900.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in November 2024 saw over 219 listings sold above listed price, more than 204 sold at listed price and over 523 sold below. Between October 2024 and November 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.8%. Listings spent 45 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $265,372 during the same period.

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

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