$4,216 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2471356, Bryan Weng, Listing Office: 20/20 Real Estate - Bensalem
$275,000 List price
617 Benson St Philadelphia, PA 19111
$3,266
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,491 sqft
0.06 acres
$184 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 617 Benson St
3 story, porch front semi-detached twin style home located in Fox Chase. Front living room, separate dining room and modern eat-in kitchen plus laundry room, all with new luxury vinyl plankflooring 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 andready for immediate occupancy.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,491 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2460014
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $275,000
- Price/SqFt: $184
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,222
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Cottman Ave & Roosevelt Blvd, Head northwest on Cottman Ave, Pass by Dunkin' (on the right) for 0.3 mi, Turn right onto Bustleton Ave/SR 1009/State Rte 1009, Pass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right) for 0.9 mi, Turn left onto Rhawn St, Pass by Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (on the right in 0.4 mi) for 1.8 mi, Turn right onto Halstead St for 0.4 mi, Turn left onto Benson St - Destination will be on the right
- Year Built: 1955
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,491 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2460014
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: American Destiny Real Estate-Philadelphia
- Office Phone: (215) 546-1717
- Office Email: ed@11res.com
- Listing Agent: Edward J Levin
- Agent Phone: (215) 546-1717
- Agent Email: ed@11res.com
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,200 | $3,222 |
| 2022 | $230,200 | $3,106 |
| 2021 | $- | $3,106 |
| 2020 | $221,900 | $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. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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
The listing price of 617 Benson St property is $275,000.
The property 617 Benson St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111.
Active Listing: 617 Benson St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 617 Benson St are: Fox Chase Academics Plus School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kennedy Crossan Academic Plus Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Joseph J. Greenberg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), CCA Baldi Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Louis H. Farrell School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Tacony Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Northeast High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mast Community Charter School II (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,222 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 29, 2018 for $207,400 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 617 Benson St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 617 Benson St is 1,491 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 617 Benson St is 1955.
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 March 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $275,000.
Philadelphia, PA housing market in March 2025 saw over 174 listings sold above listed price, more than 171 sold at listed price and over 344 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between February and March 2025 increased by 29.2%. Listings spent 50 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $269,412 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.