SOLDMAR 28, 2024
552 E Penn St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Germantown East
5 Beds
1 Bath
1,806 sqft
- 5 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,806 sqft
$130,000
Last Sold: Mar 28, 2024
13% below list $150K
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $847/mo*
$130,000
Last Sold: Mar 28, 2024
13% below list $150K
$72/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $847/mo*
5 Beds
1 Bath
1,806 sqft
Homes for Sale Near 552 E Penn St
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Weichert Realtors McCarthy Assoc-Northwest Phila
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Description
This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from April 04, 2024
Investor Special! This property is huge and has great bones! Situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac and conveniently located near La Salle University and public transportation, this home offers the perfect canvas for a fix and flip or buy and hold venture.
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$72/sqft
Listed
82 days ago
Home Details for 552 E Penn St
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1806 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: None |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiator,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: None |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Patio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1806 Square Feet |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1900 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: MasonryNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 121142600 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $150,000Price Per Sqft: $72/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Apr 04 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
Location |
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Direction & Address City: PhiladelphiaCommunity: Germantown |
School Information Elementary School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaJr High / Middle School District: The School District Of PhiladelphiaHigh School District: The School District Of Philadelphia |
Community |
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Not Senior Community |
HOA |
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No HOA |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 1079 sqft |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
Offer |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Sub Agency Commission: 0Sub Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 0Transaction Broker Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
Miscellaneous |
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BasementMls Number: PAPH2320084Municipality: PHILADELPHIA |
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Damon Michels, (610) 731-9300
Keller Williams Main Line - Narberth
Listing Team: Damon Michels Team, Co-Listing Agent: Joshua M. Pagan, (631) 741-4138
Keller Williams Main Line - Narberth
Bought with: Brent Engel, (267) 361-0037, Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PAPH2320084
Price History for 552 E Penn St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2024 | $130,000 | Sold | Bright MLS #PAPH2320084 |
| 02/14/2024 | $150,000 | Contingent | Bright MLS #PAPH2320084 |
| 02/07/2024 | $150,000 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #PAPH2320084 |
| 09/15/2023 | ListingRemoved | Bright MLS #PAPH2262554 | |
| 08/02/2023 | $150,000 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #PAPH2262554 |
| 05/23/2018 | $75,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/12/2018 | $80,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/24/2018 | $80,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/23/2018 | $85,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/07/2017 | $79,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/11/2016 | $79,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/21/2016 | $79,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 01/20/2016 | $79,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/11/2015 | $70,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/06/2015 | $60,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/31/2014 | $60,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/20/2014 | $59,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 10/15/2013 | $59,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 02/12/2004 | $42,000 | Sold | N/A |
Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
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| Tax | $1,592 |
| Assessment | $113,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 552 E Penn St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.03 | Townhouse | $150,000 | 05/19/23 | 5 | 1 | 1,782 | |
0.31 | Townhouse | $98,000 | 07/19/23 | 4 | 1 | 1,607 | |
0.43 | Townhouse | $118,000 | 06/16/23 | 5 | 1 | 1,730 | |
0.41 | Townhouse | $120,000 | 10/27/23 | 4 | 1 | 1,802 | |
0.05 | Townhouse | $95,000 | 02/29/24 | 3 | 1 | 1,070 | |
0.28 | Townhouse | $125,000 | 09/15/23 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.50 | Townhouse | $130,000 | 10/19/23 | 4 | 1 | 1,442 | |
0.08 | Townhouse | $95,000 | 04/05/24 | 2 | 1 | 804 | |
0.30 | Townhouse | $123,000 | 09/29/23 | 3 | 1 | 926 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 552 E Penn St.
- Pennell Joseph School
- PK-5
- Public
- 350 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school need new leadership and staff. Pennell scholars are all behind in all academics if you dont show interest in your child education this school do not care . you have about 2 good teachers that I know that really reach and care the rest is just there .waiting til they close it down .parents in our community did the best decisions getting their kids out of this school. education is free not a stimulation of a person diversity or special needs .I really dislike this school .lot change since my daughter graduated 15 years ago .. keep pushing our kids forward to achieve their goals at any school.Parent Review1y ago - King Martin Luther High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 521 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMartin Luther King High School is a neighborhood public high school located in East Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States at the intersection of stenton Avenue and Haines StreetParent Review1y ago - Fitler Academics Plus
- K-8
- Public
- 243 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagethis school is great!!! reviews were bad but my 7th grade daughter went here and loved itParent Review1y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Germantown East
- Taliya Williams
- Resident
- 4mo ago
"Not enough sidewalks …. And there are a lot of stray dogs that roam the area any time of the day , also people drive pretty fast so you have to always watch out for speeding cars "
- Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 1y ago
"I think it’s a beautiful neighborhood to raise a family. The people seem very friendly and it close to at a lot of things and transportation is good."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"safety for kids playing outside and going to school with out running from gun fire. I want them to ay other places than the porch"
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"There are three playgrounds within a 5 minute drive. But there are a lot of cars so there are a lot of car accidents. The kids have to be careful when crossing the street."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Not really. Unique, just not so welcoming as a result, neighbors usually stay to themselves. However, there is a lot of loud music played at night no matter what the season is. "
- Allison F.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Nothing. This neighborhood is unsafe with a high crime rate. Most people are rude. Can’t have packages delivered cause they all get stolen. "
- Trimmyma24
- Resident
- 3y ago
"My family does things together. Our neighborhood isn’t the friendliest when it comes to joining together "
- Kaydeen C.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Terrible neighborhood. It’s dangerous, filthy, and drug dealers everywhere. Only good thing is that I always have packages coming and they never get stolen off my porch. Other than that, it’s a trash neighborhood."
- Tlbryant1127
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There are many families who live in this area, mostly young. It's generally a nice place to live and raise a family. "
- Dianniarahman
- Resident
- 4y ago
"it’s dangerous around here, the schools are over populated and the markets are horrible and unclean."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"We have events on our block every July the last Saturday some times it girls night out on the block we decorate are porches"
- Gary D.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It's a horrible neighborhood. Dirty, loud, violent. Police don't respond to quality of life crimes: loud music, drug dealing, loitering, open marijuana smoking. Eateries are of low qualities. Neighborhood should be burnt to the ground. "
- Good Neighbor!
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Like most areas in Philadelphia, Germantown is starting to see gentrification. People love the older Victorian style homes that are one of a kind. I've been here now for close to 10 years and the area is definitely seeing new capital investments, in [structures & wonderful people]."
- Florence T. H.
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"Every Neighborhood has its good and bad but My Aunt has lived in East Germantown for 60 something years and I lived there off and on but I love Germantown then any other part in Philly And Iam frm West Philly"
- Ryan G.
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"This area is ok! What I do like is that it is up and coming on development and if not now but later on it will be very good to live in"
- Harrison C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Its easy for me to get downtown bus wise and easy access to the highway. I love the scenic surroundings "
- Helen Y.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s really quiet on my block and no noise and neighbors are polite. Safe environment for the kids. Kids could play outside and no violence where I live at"
- Jabbarbryant
- Prev. Resident
- 5y ago
"plenty of places to walk your dog. several dog parks. will lift ahead at night. plenty of open spaces in the neighborhood"
- Blessedchi90
- Resident
- 5y ago
"it's okay to live around here. just mind your business and ppl are pretty chill. Nice park n community center. kids have a few friends around. The K and the L bus runs pretty often so you can get to where you need to go."
- Mayumi
- Resident
- 5y ago
"not really a great place to live but if you stay to your self you will be ok. I lived in the area for years and I really don't like it but the rent is affordable so that's the only reason I stayed so long but I am now looking for another house because I can't take it any more."
- b r.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 5 years and it's nice. The neighbors are friendly and social. Very low crime rate. Good schools in this area "
- Stephanie C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"The renovated Lovett Library is very kid friendly."
- Stephanie C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There is Mt. Airy Day..A day of entertainment and arts and crafts vendors Cliveden House event..They re-enact the war of 1800 something..The Cliveden House is open to the public, with many food and craft vendors."
- Athena L.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"My favorite neighborhood event would have to be the block parties & cookout because that's when everyone really comes together as a unit. Everyone brings different food so you can experience a lot of different cultures & backgrounds."
- Athena L.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"You can find a lot of different cultures and styles here. Everyone is also always friendly and makes sure that their neighbors are OK. It's more of a big family than a neighborhood really."
- Stephanie C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Germantown East is rich in its historic value and is also racially and culturally diverse. The thing I like best about Germantown East is that it's close to Chestnut Hill, where there are wonderful shops and places to dine."
- Katharine S.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Neighbors watch out for each others' kids like family."
- Katharine S.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Saturday morning and Thursday afternoon Farm Markets. Music and fun for all ages and LOTS of fresh food"
- Katharine S.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"We have a great mix of people from all walks of life and cultures."
- Oreodreams21
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 5 years. We have alot of good things here such as neighborhood, pubic transportation routes via Septa. Nights some blocks are well lit little hidden blocks may not be . Wister street is horrible from metal plates and the street is just jacked up... It gets hot sometimes around these areas it has peak seasons neighbors are all lind they speak. we have alot of abandoned cats in the area some pitbulls. wouldn't trade the diversity for anything... "
- Smth93bm
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I have lived here since 1974 and I have seen people come and go. Our neighborhood is quiet except for we hear the children playing and having fun. It's a good Community for the most part."
- Alice Y.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for over 3 years and it's quite because of businesses on the block closed on the weekend. Transportation is good and when I'm not driving bi only need to take one bus to work."
- Telfreda
- Resident
- 6y ago
"It’s a blend of history and change. The new bookstore uncle bobbies speaks to the rich heritage Germantown holds amongst people of color, because this area of the city was run inhabited by quakers"
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552 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,806 sqft townhouse built in 1900. 552 E Penn St is located in Germantown East, Philadelphia. This property is not currently available for sale. 552 E Penn St was last sold on Mar 28, 2024 for $130,000 (13% lower than the asking price of $150,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 552 E Penn St is $150,400.