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Lansdowne 19050
251 CONGRESS AVE
$179,900
House - Off Market

251 CONGRESS AVE

LANSDOWNE, PA 19050
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1509 Sqft
$294,832
RealtyHop Estimate
68.48%
Since Dec 1, 2016
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Be among the first to enjoy this Beautiful Cottage Style Colonial Charmer set in the midst of a Magical Garden. Down the path to the Covered Front Porch and Main Entrance and Step into the Fabulous Living Room with a Fireplace, built in Bookcase and French Doors to that Porch. On to the Spacious Dining Room with Corner Cupboard, nicely updated Kitchen with fabulous Teak Flooring and Breakfast/Office Room and exit to the Newly Repaved Driveway, Detached Garage and Back Yard. The entrance to the Full Basement is through the Kitchen where you will find the Laundry Area, a very nicely updated Powder Room, Ping Pong and utility area! The Second Floor is super, with gracious landing, a 4 Piece Bath (Shower & Separate Tub!), Two Bright Corner Bedrooms. The Main Bedroom has been tastefully retrofitted and is currently the home of the TV and Game Room. Hardwood Floors Throughout! Newer Roof (2013). This is such a very special and popular location, close to shops and public transportation and there is a super sense of seclusion and privacy!  The 1.3 sq mile Borough of Lansdowne is home to new restaurants, a superior Gelato shop and great shopping. There is a Terrific Open Air Farmer's Market, Arts Festivals, a truly fabulous Symphony Orchestra and Folk Club. Home to a great Boys & Girls Club and the Restoration/Preservation of the Historic Lansdowne Theater is well underway. Two Train Stations the Walkable Historic Village of Lansdowne is just 16 minutes from Center City and the Airport! Smile, you just discovered your new home!
Unit Size
1,509Ft²
Days on Market
92 days
Land Size
0.10 acres
Price per sqft
$116
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$508
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1944
Last updated: 9 months ago (Bright MLS #1003934963)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 23, 2016 Sold to Raheem W Weinberg $179,900
Sold to Raheem W Weinberg
Aug 17, 2016 Listed by Keller Williams Main Line $174,999
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line
Nov 6, 1998 Sold to Davis Debra A Scurto, Davis... $116,500
Sold to Davis Debra A Scurto, Davis...

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1944
  • Effective Year Built: 1944
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Quality: C
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Building Style: Conventional
  • Exterior Walls Type: Combination
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Full basement
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,225
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 420
  • Total Building Area: 1,515
  • Gross Building Area: 1,515
  • Building Area: 1,515
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,515
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: BOROUGH/LANSDOWNE
  • Land Acres: 0.097
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 2 1/2 STY HSE GAR 42 X 100

Ownership

  • Current Owner : WEINBERG RAHEEM W
  • Previous Owner : SEURTO DEVIS THOMAS P
  • Previous Owner 2: SCURTO DEVIS DEBRA A
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: GRASBERGER DONALD
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: BRENNAN MARGARET
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: William Penn School District
  • School Tax School District: WILLIAM PENN SD
  • Census Tract: 401800

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 23-04
  • Account Number: 2304347000
  • District: 23
  • Parcel: 23-00-00641-00
  • Block: 30
  • Municipality: LANSDOWNE BOROUGH
  • Latitude: 39.9475
  • Longitude: -75.2743

    Address

  • Full Address: 251 Congress Ave
  • Address - House Number: 251
  • Address - Street Name: Congress
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Lansdowne
  • Carrier Code: C005
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1200
  • Zip Code: 19050

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $4,667
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 23

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2378
  • Valuation Date: Feb 21, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 66
  • Final Value: 277,697
  • High Value: 343,742
  • Low Value: 211,652

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 2
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $192,396
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Nov 23, 2016
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $176,641
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2046
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Lender: SECRETARY/HOUSING & URBAN DEV
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Dec 06, 2023
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $15,755
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Term: 275
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Position: 2
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2046

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $151,960
  • Market Land Value: $44,320
  • Market Improvement Value: $107,640

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $151,960
  • Assessed Land Value: $44,320
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $107,640

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Nov 11, 2016
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 23, 2016
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1807625000
  • Current Sale Price: $179,900
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2016063612
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 06, 1998
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 29, 1998
  • Previous Sale Amount: $116,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Trustee's Deed (Certificate of Title)

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 23, 2016
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $176,641
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 01, 2046

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Nov 06, 1998
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $93,200
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2028



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,373 ft²
$114/ft²
$157,000 Apr 9, 2018
$157,000 May 25, 2018
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 ft²
$127/ft²
$190,000 Feb 17, 2020
$190,000 May 8, 2020
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,848 ft²
$96/ft²
$177,000 May 24, 2015
$177,000 Sep 23, 2015
-
House
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,740 ft²
$103/ft²
$179,000 Sep 15, 2016
$179,000 Mar 27, 2017
-
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,390 ft²
$140/ft²
$195,000 May 10, 2023
$195,000 Jun 23, 2023
-
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,784 ft²
$90/ft²
$159,900 Aug 31, 2017
$159,900 Nov 14, 2017
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,443 ft²
$139/ft²
$200,000 Jul 24, 2023
-
-
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,165 ft²
$163/ft²
$189,900 Aug 4, 2023
-
-
In Contract
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,308 ft²
$115/ft²
$150,000 Aug 25, 2023
-
-
House
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,278 ft²
$137/ft²
$174,999 Jun 8, 2023
-
-
Townhouse
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 ft²
$130/ft²
$169,000 Aug 5, 2023
-
-
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,188 ft²
$152/ft²
$180,000 Jul 20, 2023
-
-

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 251 Congress Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 251 Congress Avenue was built in 1944 and last sold on Nov 11, 2016 for $179,900.
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