#PAPH2466524, Norma Pierce, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
1138 W Somerset St Philadelphia, PA 19133
Property details
About 1138 W Somerset St
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Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Exposed Beams
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: None
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $110,000
- Price/SqFt: $73
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,257
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Broad Street north to east on W Somerset Street.
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 1,500 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2418624
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Perfect Place Real Estate Co.
- Office Phone: (215) 921-9053
- Office Email: contactus@perfectplacere.com
- Listing Agent: Jennifer L Bennett
- Agent Phone: (267) 992-6262
- Agent Email: perfectplacere@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Dec 07, 2021 | Home Sold | $133,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $89,800 | $1,257 |
2022 | $89,800 | $527 |
2021 | $- | $527 |
2020 | $37,700 | $527 |
2019 | $49,400 | $691 |
2018 | $61,800 | $865 |
2017 | $61,800 | $865 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Mastery Charter School at Clymer
Public Charter KG-6
0.1 mi
•1201 W Rush St
2
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
0.4 mi
•2539 N 16th St
1
Thomas May Peirce Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.0 mi
•2300 W Cambria St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,966. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1138 W Somerset St
The listing price of 1138 W Somerset St property is $110,000.
The property 1138 W Somerset St is a multi located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1138 W Somerset St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1138 W Somerset St are: Mastery Charter School at Clymer (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Thomas May Peirce Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Kipp Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), John F. Hartranft School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Laboratory Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Tech Freire Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dobbins Avt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,257 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 7, 2021 for $133,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 1138 W Somerset St is 1,500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1138 W Somerset St is 1920.
This home is located at 1138 W Somerset St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19133 in the Glenwood neighborhood. This 1,500 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $110,000.
Between April and May 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 40.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $298,569, while the average time on the real estate market was 89 days.