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5247 Wakefield St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

$245,000

Home List Price

$2,909*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,344 SqFt
$182/SqFt
Townhouse

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5247 Wakefield St, Philadelphia$245,000

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$2,909*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingUnpaved, Dirt Driveway, On Street, Off Street
Year Built1925
HeatingRadiant
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2412040
Lot Size0.08 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 5247 Wakefield St

Welcome to this 3-bedroom,1-bath, semi-detached home located in the heart of historic Germantown! Walk in and be enamored by a spacious main floor, filled with plenty of natural light. Continue to the updated eat-in kitchen with a dedicated main floor laundry room. The second level offers 3 spacious bedrooms, a 3- piece hall bathroom and plenty of closet space. You will love all the exterior space this home has to offer. A large backyard perfect for entertaining, a side yard and front porch perfect for sitting to enjoy the breeze of the evening and enough external side space for parking. Completing this home is a full basement which offers plenty of storage opportunities! This property boasts both the comfort and convenience of being located near all area amenities, schools, parks, and public transportation. Make this house your home in this vibrant Germantown community! Please be advised that this property is located in a geographic area which may result in the buyer being eligible for special loan programs which may provide additional financial assistance to buyers.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,344 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
  • Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Y Risco

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Unpaved, Dirt Driveway, On Street, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School, Public District Grades 9-12

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Head northwest on Coulter Ave toward Anderson Ave  11 sec (105 ft)  Take Mill Creek Rd, Hollow Rd/State Rte 3050, I-76 E and US-1 N to E Logan St in Philadelphia 21 min (10.5 mi)  Drive to Wakefield St 2 min (0.5 mi) 5247 Wakefield St Philadelphia, PA 19144

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $245,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $182/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $484
  • 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

5247 Wakefield St vs Philadelphia

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-29 Days

$245,000

-$16.8K Less

$182/SqFt

-$17 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $16.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $17/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: #PAPH2412040

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Main Line
  • Office Phone: (610) 520-0100
  • Listing Agent: Lisa Y Risco

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, 6:20:52 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

Oct 11, 2006Home Sold
$43,750
Feb 27, 2004Home Sold
$31,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$484 -
2019$1,163$83,100
2018$1,345$96,100
2017$1,345$96,100

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.

High School

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  • Promise Academy at Martin Luther King High School

  • 6100 Stenton Ave

  • 1.53 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 $21,429. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5247 Wakefield St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5247 Wakefield St property is $245,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5247 Wakefield St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 5247 Wakefield 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 5247 Wakefield St are:
Promise Academy at Martin Luther King 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 $484 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on October 11, 2006 for $43,750. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5247 Wakefield St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5247 Wakefield St is 1,344 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5247 Wakefield St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19144›5247 Wakefield St

This home is located at 5247 Wakefield St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 1,344 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $245,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 252 sold above asking price, over 567 sold below and more than 237 were sold right at the asked price. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 9.8%. 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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