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1231 Mercy Street

1231 Mercy Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
1231 Mercy Street has been categorized by the local assessors in Philadelphia, PA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1920 and is 104 years old. The home has a total of 4 rooms. 2 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to one full bathroom. There is one partial bathroom in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 1231 Mercy Street has 840 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 470 ft and across the front of the lot is 140 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 651 square feet. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a townhouse style.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with masonry control joints. The exterior walls of the building are made of brick. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a hot water heating system. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 1231 Mercy Street sold most recently in May 20, 2021 for a total of $320,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $380.95 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $220,000 in Sep 30, 2013. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $3,445 in taxes each year. 1231 Mercy Street was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $326,100. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $65,220. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $260,880. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. As you can see, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home. For example, have you evaluated your own Debt-To-Income ratio (DTI) and understood how this may impact the number of loan options you have access to? Don't worry, we'll cover the basics such as what a DTI ratio is, how to calculate yours, what most lenders consider to be an ideal ratio, and also provide our tips on how you can improve your score if it is on the higher side.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.

Building Features

Exterior

Brick Exterior
Stucco Exterior

Facilities

Laundry Room
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

2 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20210422
04/22/2021
2 Bed
2 Bath
840 ft²
$320,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
840 ft²
$320,000
08/21/2021
Stephan Sitzai
20130716
07/16/2013
2 Bed
2 Bath
840 ft²
$229,000
bedrooms
2 Bed
bathrooms
2 Bath
square feet
840 ft²
$220,000 -3.93%
10/11/2013
-
Bruce Stranix
RE/MAX Access

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Effective Year Built: 1920
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Masonry
  • Building Style: Townhouse
  • Exterior Walls Type: Brick
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Full basement
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 651
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 470
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 140
  • Total Building Area: 840
  • Gross Building Area: 840
  • Building Area: 840
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 840
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: JOHN GILLIES ETAL
  • Land Acres: 0.015
  • Standard Land Use Code: Townhouse (residential)
  • County Land Use Code: Easement (misc.)
  • State Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 255 W OF 12TH ST

Ownership

  • Current Owner : QUINTANA ALYSSA
  • Previous Owner : ROBERTS LAUREN
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: ZHANG HANGCHUN
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Philadelphia City School District
  • School Tax School District: PHILADELPHIA SD
  • Census Tract: 004001

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSA5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 016S090117
  • Account Number: 268500
  • District: WARD #39
  • Parcel: 39-4268500
  • Block: 16S9
  • Lot: 117
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Latitude: 39.9246
  • Longitude: -75.1669

    Address

  • Full Address: 1231 Mercy St
  • Address - House Number: 1231
  • Address - Street Name: Mercy
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Philadelphia
  • Carrier Code: C020
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5510
  • Zip Code: 19148

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $3,445
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 39

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2697
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 61
  • Final Value: 373,427
  • High Value: 474,142
  • Low Value: 272,712

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $304,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: NFM INC
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Aug 21, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $304,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2051

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $326,100
  • Market Land Value: $65,220
  • Market Improvement Value: $260,880

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $326,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $65,220
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $260,880

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 20, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 21, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11851052393
  • Current Sale Price: $320,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 53870843
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 10, 2013
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 30, 2013
  • Previous Sale Amount: $220,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: NFM INC
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 21, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $304,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2051

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: HUNTINGTON VALLEY BANK
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Oct 10, 2013
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $213,400
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2043

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 1231 Mercy Street located in?
The 1231 Mercy Street is a townhouse located in the neighborhood of Bella Vista - Southwark in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the average sales price for listings in 1231 Mercy Street?
The average sales price for units in 1231 Mercy Street is $320,000 , or $381/sqft. currently.

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