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1936 East Somerset Street

1936 East Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Townhouse in Kensington
Local assessors in Philadelphia, PA have categorized 1936 East Somerset Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1925 and is 99 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 852 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 610 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 140 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a townhouse style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 6 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There is also a partial bathroom. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1936 East Somerset Street has a total of 1,108 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with masonry control joints. Lots of brick were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a heating system is the primary heating source. 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, 1936 East Somerset Street sold most recently in Jul 16, 2021 for a total of $155,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $139.89 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $9,990 in Oct 11, 2002. 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 $287 in taxes each year. 1936 East Somerset Street was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $100,500. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $20,100. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $80,400. 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

Masonry Exterior
Brick Exterior
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

1 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20210215
02/15/2021
3 Bed
1 Bath
1108 ft²
$165,000
bedrooms
3 Bed
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1108 ft²
$155,000 -6.06%
12/07/2021
Randi Green

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1925
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: Average
  • 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: 852
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 610
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 140
  • Total Building Area: 1,108
  • Gross Building Area: 1,108
  • Building Area: 1,108
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,108
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.02
  • Standard Land Use Code: Townhouse (residential)
  • County Land Use Code: Easement (misc.)
  • State Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 86 E HELEN ST

Ownership

  • Current Owner : ERNST KIRSTEN
  • Previous Owner : MARTINEZ JUANA E
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: MAZOR ZVI
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: unknown

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Philadelphia City School District
  • School Tax School District: PHILADELPHIA SD
  • Census Tract: 017800

Zoning

  • Zoning: RSA5

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 021N240026
  • Account Number: 017400
  • District: WARD #25
  • Parcel: 25-2017400
  • Block: 21N24
  • Lot: 26
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Latitude: 39.9895
  • Longitude: -75.1211

    Address

  • Full Address: 1936 E Somerset St
  • Address - House Number: 1936
  • Street Direction: E
  • Address - Street Name: Somerset
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Philadelphia
  • Carrier Code: C030
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3453
  • Zip Code: 19134

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $287
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 25

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.4423
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 11
  • Final Value: 251,987
  • High Value: 363,443
  • Low Value: 140,530

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $139,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE C
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Dec 07, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $139,500
  • 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: Aug 01, 2051

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $100,500
  • Market Land Value: $20,100
  • Market Improvement Value: $80,400

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $100,500
  • Assessed Land Value: $20,100
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $80,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 16, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 07, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11875385400
  • Current Sale Price: $155,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 53911604
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 31, 2003
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 11, 2002
  • Previous Sale Amount: $9,990
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE C
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 07, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $139,500
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 01, 2051

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 1936 East Somerset Street located in?
The 1936 East Somerset Street is a townhouse located in the neighborhood of Kensington in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the average sales price for listings in 1936 East Somerset Street?
The average sales price for units in 1936 East Somerset Street is $155,000 , or $140/sqft. currently.

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