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256 Hermitage St, Philadelphia, PA, 19127

$359,900

Home List Price

$4,274*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,455 SqFt
$247/SqFt
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256 Hermitage St, Philadelphia$359,900

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$4,274*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1900
HeatingHot Water
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2411824
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 256 Hermitage St

Welcome to 256 Hermitage Street, a charming single-family home in the heart of Manayunk, boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,400 square feet of living space. Situated in a desirable elevated location, this home offers lovely views and the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. As you approach, the inviting covered front porch sets the tone for relaxation—ideal for sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a long day. Step inside to find beautiful hardwood floors throughout the open-concept first floor, designed for easy entertaining. The light-filled living room features built-in shelving and seamlessly connects to the dining area, perfect for hosting friends and family. The kitchen, offering plenty of cabinet space, countertops, and room for a small breakfast table, flows out to the backyard and includes a full bathroom with a shower and a spacious mudroom with laundry. Outside, the large backyard beckons, perfect for grilling, relaxing by a fire pit, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Upstairs, brand-new carpet, doors, and hardware enhance the three spacious bedrooms, while the updated full bathroom offers a fresh, modern feel. There’s also potential to add a rooftop deck off the back bedroom to further enjoy those elevated views. Additional upgrades include many new outlets and switches, freshly re-coated roof, repointed stone walls, and basement walls that have been freshly coated. Conveniently located with easy access to major roadways, Main Street Manayunk, and public transportation, this home has been lovingly updated and is ready to welcome its next owners. Don’t miss your chance to make 256 Hermitage Street your new home! Seller is licensed PA realtor.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,455 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
  • Office Phone: (610) 527-6400
  • Listing Agent: Carly Shor Zakroff

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Partially Carpeted, Hardwood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roxborough High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • James Dobson Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: use gps

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $359,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $247/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,319
  • 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

256 Hermitage St vs Philadelphia

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-31 Days

$359,900

+$98K More

$247/SqFt

+$48 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $98K more than the Median Sold Price and $48/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: #PAPH2411824

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
  • Office Phone: (610) 527-6400
  • Listing Agent: Carly Shor Zakroff

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.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/5/2024, 8:20:54 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

Jul 05, 2007Home Sold
$240,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,319 -
2019$3,261$233,000
2018$2,930$209,300
2017$2,930$209,300

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

  • James Dobson Elementary School

  • 4667 Umbria St

  • 0.20 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Roxborough High School

  • 6498 Ridge Ave

  • 0.37 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 $49,335. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 256 Hermitage St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 256 Hermitage St property is $359,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 256 Hermitage St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19127.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 256 Hermitage St 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 256 Hermitage St are:
James Dobson Elementary School: 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 $3,319 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on July 5, 2007 for $240,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 256 Hermitage St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 256 Hermitage St is 1,455 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 256 Hermitage St is 1900.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19127›256 Hermitage St

This home is located at 256 Hermitage St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19127 in the Roxborough neighborhood. This 1,455 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $359,900.

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 homes for sale 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.

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