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Christopher K Somers, Listing Office: KW Empower
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617 Benson St Philadelphia, PA 19111
$317,900 List price
$3,775
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,491 sqft
0.06 acres
$213 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 617 Benson St
Freshly painted, 3 story, porch front semi-detached twin style home located in Fox Chase. Front living room, separate dining room and updated eat in kitchen plus laundry room, all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring on the 1st floor. Two bedrooms plus full modern bathroom on the 2nd floor plus two additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Nice sized full finished basement for extra living space. Move in Condition and ready for immediate occupancy.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,491 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2372512
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Summary
- MLS Number: PAPH2372512
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Premier Real Estate Inc
- Office Phone: (215) 732-5355
- Office Email: premierreo@aol.com
- Listing Agent: Mitchell Cohen
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2018 | Home Sold | $207,400 |
| May 17, 2012 | Home Sold | $139,900 |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Home Sold | $150,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $3,106 |
| 2019 | $202,000 | $2,827 |
| 2018 | $180,000 | $2,519 |
| 2017 | $180,000 | $2,519 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Fox Chase Academics Plus School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•500 Rhawn St
4
Kennedy Crossan Academic Plus Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•7350 Bingham St
7
McKinley Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.6 mi
•370 Cedar Rd
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 $65,483. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Tennis
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
IKEA
Crate & Barrel
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Quiznos
Starbucks
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Soft Adult Contemporary
News
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 617 Benson St
This home is located at 617 Benson St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19111 in the Fox Chase neighborhood. This 1,491 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 2, 2024 and is currently priced at $317,900.
Over 218 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 580 listings were sold below the listed price and 229 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA decreased by 2.3% between November and December 2024. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 49 days, the median list price was $267,873.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.