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253 S Saint Bernard St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

$305,000

Home List Price

$3,622*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,440 SqFt
$212/SqFt
Townhouse

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253 S Saint Bernard St, Philadelphia$305,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,622*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingGarage - Rear Entry, Concrete Driveway, Private, Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage1 space
Year Built1925
HeatingRadiant
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2375522
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 253 S Saint Bernard St

*MOTIVATED SELLER* Welcome to 253 S. Saint Bernard St: a generously sized 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with PARKING in the Walnut Hill section of University City in West Philly. Perfect for the first time homeowner's chance to own their dream home or an investor looking for consistent university or resident housing. Right off the bat, you’ll notice several repairs the seller has made to bring this beauty to tip top shape! The cracked front steps have been replaced with shiny new concrete leading you right inside where you’ll enjoy the afternoon sun in the west facing enclosed porch. The entire home has been completely repainted from top to bottom. The traditional layout includes a spacious living room that is outfitted with a brand new powder room in the living room, followed by a dining room with a large wall mounted mirror in between the coat closet and access to the basement. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and brand new microwave. Behind the kitchen is bonus storage space that could be used for a pantry or even main floor laundry - sky’s the limit!!! Continue out the back door where there is a small deck and staircase leading down the driveway and garage. You can easily fit a car in the garage and a car (or two!) in the driveway!! The second floor includes fresh, brand new carpeting throughout and a large hall closet. Underneath the carpet are original hardwood floors, should you choose to refinish them. The bedrooms are generously sized with equally generous closets. The full bathroom is beautifully illuminated by the sky light and highlights the brand new vanity, bath tub/shower combo and large linen closet. You’ll be close to so many green spaces; less than a mile to Clark Park, less than a quarter mile to Malcolm X Park and Cedar Park, and right across the street from Ben Barkan Park. Close to University City, Baltimore Ave, Mariposa Co-Op, endless dining options and more!! Walk score of 91, transit score of 76 and bike score of 99!!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,440 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
  • Office Phone: (215) 735-7368
  • Listing Agent: Ali Jennings

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Sidewalks

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Parking: Garage - Rear Entry, Concrete Driveway, Private, Attached Garage, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • West Philadelphia High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Henry C. Lea School, Public District Grades PK-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Head west on Spruce, past 49th, turn right on S. Saint Bernard.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $305,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $212/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,947
  • 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

253 S Saint Bernard St vs Philadelphia

116 DAYS ON ROCKET

+72 Days

$305,000

+$43.1K More

$212/SqFt

+$13 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $43.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $13/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: #PAPH2375522

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
  • Office Phone: (215) 735-7368
  • Listing Agent: Ali Jennings

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 27, 2009Home Sold
$165,000
Jan 23, 2009Home Sold
$63,000
Sep 06, 2006Home Sold
$62,500

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,947 -
2019$1,874$133,900
2018$3,131$223,700
2017$3,131$223,700

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.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Henry C. Lea School

  • 4700 Locust St

  • 0.23 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • West Philadelphia High School

  • 4901 Chestnut St

  • 0.24 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,615. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 253 S Saint Bernard St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 253 S Saint Bernard St property is $305,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 253 S Saint Bernard St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19139.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 253 S Saint Bernard 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 253 S Saint Bernard St are:
Henry C. Lea School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
West Philadelphia 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 $1,947 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on May 27, 2009 for $165,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 253 S Saint Bernard St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 253 S Saint Bernard St is 1,440 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 253 S Saint Bernard St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19139›253 S Saint Bernard St

This home is located at 253 S Saint Bernard St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Walnut Hill neighborhood. This 1,440 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $305,000.

Philadelphia, PA housing market in October 2024 saw over 252 listings sold above listed price, more than 237 sold at listed price and over 567 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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