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617 Benson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

$335,000

Home List Price

$3,978*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,491 SqFt
$225/SqFt
Townhouse

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617 Benson St, Philadelphia$335,000

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$3,978*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1955
HeatingRadiant
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2372512
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 617 Benson St

Freshly painted, 3 story, porch front semi-detached twin style home located in Fox Chase. Front living room, separate dining room and updated eat in kitchen plus laundry room, all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring on the 1st floor. Two bedrooms plus full modern bathroom on the 2nd floor plus two additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Nice sized full finished basement for extra living space. Move in Condition and ready for immediate occupancy.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,491 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Premier Real Estate Inc
  • Office Phone: (215) 732-5355
  • Listing Agent: Mitchell Cohen

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • George Washington High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • CCA Baldi Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Fox Chase Academics Plus, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: None

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $335,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $225/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,106
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$260.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$198

Avg. Days On Market

46

# of Sold Homes

907

617 Benson St vs Philadelphia

107 DAYS ON ROCKET

+61 Days

$335,000

+$74.6K More

$225/SqFt

+$27 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $74.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $27/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: #PAPH2372512

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Premier Real Estate Inc
  • Office Phone: (215) 732-5355
  • Listing Agent: Mitchell Cohen

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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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 29, 2018Home Sold
$207,400
May 17, 2012Home Sold
$139,900
Feb 17, 2012Home Sold
$150,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,106 -
2019$2,827$202,000
2018$2,520$180,000
2017$2,520$180,000

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

  • Fox Chase Academics Plus

  • 500 Rhawn St

  • 0.41 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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8
/10

  • CCA Baldi Middle School

  • 8801 Verree Rd

  • 1.49 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • George Washington High School

  • 10175 Bustleton Ave

  • 3.20 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 $65,483. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 617 Benson St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 617 Benson St property is $335,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 617 Benson St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 617 Benson 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 617 Benson St are:
Fox Chase Academics Plus: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
CCA Baldi Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
George Washington High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,106 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

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

The last sale was on March 29, 2018 for $207,400. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 617 Benson St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 617 Benson St is 1,491 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 617 Benson St is 1955.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19111›617 Benson St

This home is located at 617 Benson St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19111 in the Fox Chase neighborhood. This 1,491 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $335,000.

While more than 210 listings in Philadelphia, PA in September 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 203 listings sold at asking price, and more than 494 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between August 2024 and September 2024 increased by 7.8%. In September 2024, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $260,372.

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

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