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428 Watkins St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

$249,000

Home List Price

$2,957*

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2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,050 SqFt
$237/SqFt
Townhouse

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428 Watkins St, Philadelphia$249,000

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$2,957*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2412848
Lot Size0.02 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 428 Watkins St

**PRO PHOTOS COMING SOON** Welcome to this lovely and updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on a quiet block of Pennsport! Just a block and a half away from one of the best parks in South Philly, Dickinson Square Park, this 16 FOOT WIDE home offers plenty of living space tucked into the classic and cozy South Philly block. Enter the striking white brick home and first notice the gorgeous, newly refinished hardwood floors (consistent throughout the home!). You'll enter into a large living room partitioned just so from the designated dining room. In the back of the home, you will find the well-appointed kitchen with brand-new appliances and cabinets. Through sliding glass doors is the backyard with access to a MASSIVE deck off the second floor of the home. String some lights and cue the music because this is the party spot. Back inside, head upstairs to find two large bedrooms with closets and a stylish full bath. Just a short walk in any direction and you find yourself enjoying Hermans Coffee, all things Bok Building, the best $5 burger in town at the Fountain Porter OR any of the many amenities on Passyunk Ave. Do not miss your chance to snag this move-in ready beauty.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,050 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
  • Office Phone: (215) 866-0050
  • Listing Agent: Jeanne A Whipple

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Laminated

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Sidewalks

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.02 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 5th and Watkins

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $249,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $237/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,016
  • 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

428 Watkins St vs Philadelphia

30 DAYS ON ROCKET

-14 Days

$249,000

-$12.8K Less

$237/SqFt

+$38 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $12.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $38/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: #PAPH2412848

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
  • Office Phone: (215) 866-0050
  • Listing Agent: Jeanne A Whipple

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: 11/22/2024, 12:20:56 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

Jun 11, 2008Home Sold
$166,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,016 -
2019$2,441$174,400
2018$2,858$204,200
2017$2,858$204,200

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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5
/10

  • Francis Scott Key School

  • 2230 S 8th St

  • 0.56 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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7
/10

  • Abram Stockton Jenks School

  • 2501 S 13th St

  • 0.96 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Stephen Girard Elementary School

  • 1800 Snyder Ave

  • 1.25 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,679. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. The majority of families are 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 428 Watkins St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 428 Watkins St property is $249,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 428 Watkins St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 428 Watkins 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 $2,016 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on June 11, 2008 for $166,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 428 Watkins St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 428 Watkins St is 1,050 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 428 Watkins St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19148›428 Watkins St

This home is located at 428 Watkins St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19148 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 1,050 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $249,000.

In October 2024 more than 252 listings in Philadelphia, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 237 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 567 were sold below. 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.

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

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