$5,937

closing credit¹

617 E Durham St Philadelphia, PA 19119

$499,999
2,100 sqft
0.09 acres
$238 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 617 E Durham St

Welcome to 617 E. Durham Street in East Mt. Airy! This is a lovely, light-filled 4-bed/2.5-bath duplex that has just been carefully renovated (2024). Each unit has 2 beds/1 bath, beautiful original parquet floors that have been cleaned and refinished, a spacious living room, an eat-in-kitchen with adjoining dining room area, plenty of closet space, and an attached garage with space for 1 car (can be accessed from either the basement level or the rear of the house). [PLEASE NOTE: 617 E. Durham is the duplex on the right hand side of the first 3 photos. Photos of both 1st Floor and 2nd Floor Units are included in the listing -- they are not duplicates of the same photos.] Each unit has a brand new kitchen with granite countertops, soft-close white Shaker cabinets, stainless steel Frigidaire appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, built-in microwave, 5-burner gas oven/stove), disposal, under cabinet lighting, and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The brand new bathrooms have tile floors, American Standard shower tubs with subway tile surround (with built-in niche) and Carrara marble shelves, Carrara marble thresholds, brushed nickel fixtures, high hat lighting, vanities, and wall-mounted mirrors with medicine cabinets. In addition to the updates mentioned above, many other upgrades have been made, including: fresh paint throughout, new brick pointing, a new fibered aluminum seal coat and resealed flashings on the roof, new doors, new locks, new double hung windows, new lighting throughout, 2 new hot water heaters, 1 new Crown Aruba boiler, new slate tile flooring (vestibule), most of the baseboard/trim throughout is new, and new concrete steps in the rear. The house has a full basement with W/D hookups, a renovated half bath (new toilet, flooring, and lighting), an unfinished section with all of the mechanicals, and a large finished common room with new carpeting that leads to both of the separate attached garages. There is a grassy front yard with tall, mature trees, as well as a backyard and driveway with access to both of the attached garages and to the easement that leads to Stenton Avenue! This is the perfect home for an investor client or for someone who wants to live in one unit and rent out the other! What are you waiting for? Come and see this lovingly renovated duplex before it flies off the market!

Highlights

Home typeDuplex
HeatingHot Water
StatusComing Soon
(COMING SOON)
Size2,100 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingBasement Garage,Garage - Rear Entry,Inside Access, Attached Garage,On Street,Other
MLS #PAPH2436858
Garage2 spaces
Active DateJanuary 23, 2025

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAPH2436858
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
  • Office Phone: (215) 247-3600
  • Listing Agent: Abram Haupt

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2020$0$3,412
2019$254,500$3,562
2018$254,500$3,562
2017$254,500$3,562

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Elenor C. Emlen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

6501 Chew Ave

2

William Rowen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

6841 N 19th St

7

Wyncote Elementary School

Public District KG-4

2.1 mi

333 Rices Mill Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,685. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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This home is located at 617 E Durham St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19119 in the Mount Airy neighborhood. This 2,100 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,999.

While more than 218 listings in Philadelphia, PA in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 229 listings sold at asking price, and more than 580 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA decreased by 2.3% between November and December 2024. Listings spent 49 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $267,873 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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