Real estate transactions 2007 on Main Street

On 4/3/2007 4458 Frankford Avenue (image to the left) was sold for $45,000. See BRT details here.



On 3/27/2007 4516 Frankford Avenue (image to the right) was sold for $60,000. See BRT details here.

Not the home of the week

Every week I take some time to wander around Frankford looking for anything interesting. Many years ago I remember driving down Allengrove Street and seeing those red brick paving blocks. They were fairly common in my youth but you have to look long and hard to find them today. Last week, I was out and about and went down Allengrove and those red paving blocks are still in place. Gives the street a quaint old world look.

Coincidently, I was contacted this week by someone who is sponsoring an open house at 1225 Allengrove this weekend. I went by to take a look today and it is a nice house. You can get a view of the pictures on our flickr page here. The other details are below:

MLS #: 5196231 DOM:111 MLS Area: 19124 19124 County: Philadelphia Zip Code: 19124 -2903 Tax ID #: 234149900

Subdiv / Nei: Northwood School Dist: Philadelphia - High: - Middle: - Elem:

Ownership: FeeSimple Type: Single/Detac Design: 2-Story Style: Dutch

Beds, Baths: 3 2/0 Age: 80 Int Sq Ft: 1,620/ A Unit Flr #: AC: N Map Grid: 7934B7

Room Dimensions LR/GR: 0 x 0 M Dining: 0 x 0 M Kitchen: 0 x 0 M Family: 0 x 0 B Main BR: 0 x 0 U 2nd BR: 0 x 0 U 3rd BR: 0 x 0 U 4th BR: Inclusions: Washer Dryer Window Treatnments Exclusions:

Other Information Total Rooms: Bath Full: 0M 1U 1L Bath Part: 0M 0U 0L Model: Builder:

Tax Information RE Taxes / Yr: $1748 / 2007 Assessment: 21152

Association Information Condo / HOA: N / N Assc Fee / Freq:

Lot Information Acr / SqFt: 0.09 / 4,000 Lot Dim: 40X100 Land Use: A30 Waterfront: N Zoning: R4

Features

Utilities: GasHeat, HotWaterHeat, GasHotWater, NoA/C, PublicWater, PublicSewer Parking: NoGarage, StreetParkng Exterior: BrickExt, ShingleRoof, Patio, Porch, NoPool Bsmt: FullBasement, FinishedBsmt, OutSide/WlkO Interior: OneFirePl, BrickFirePl, LR/GRFireP, FinishedWood, W/WCarpeting, Vinyl/LinFl, TileFl, SecuritySys, Stain/LeadGl, CableTVWired, Center/EntrH, NoModifs/Unk, BsmtLaundry Kit: EatInKitchen, GasCooking, Poss: Negotiable Cond: Average+ Show: 24Hr+NoticeS

Remarks

Public:A wonderful Dutch Colonial on a quiet street in Northwood. Absolutely move in condition. Original woodwork in natural finish throughout; period lighting. Side garden leads to entry into foyer and stairwell with leaded glass window. Living room features fireplace, crown moulding and french doors to porch; Dining room has built-ins. Very nicely appointed eat in kitchen with outside entry to nicely landscaped and private back yard. Open stairway to finished lower level with outside entry: laundry room, family room, full bath, and storage. Upper level features three bedrooms and a full bath restored with period fixtures. Walk up attic provides storage and room to expand.

Directions:west of Oxford in between Oakland and Horrocks

The open house is Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 9th from 1-3PM. This could easily be a home of the week but we do not feature homes that are on the market. If you are in the market for a home, take a look.

Home of the week

This week we are on the 4500 block of Worth Street. I have been trying to get a good picture of this home since the end of December but finally landed one last week.

Real estate transactions 2007 on Main Street

On 8/29/2007 4441-49 Frankford Avenue was sold for $300,000. the details of the sale come from the BRT web site link here.


You can see some improvements have been made in this newer picture to the right taken this week.


On 7/2/2007 4458 Frankford Avenue was sold for $45,000. Details at the BRT web site via this link.

HSF needs you

The Historical Society of Frankford is looking for a few exceptional people for open positions on their board of directors. Resumes should be mailed to:

Historical Society of Frankford
Patricia Coyne
P.O. Box 4888
Phila., Pa. 19124

They are also seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Nominating Committee - reviews resumes and does board training - contact Patricia Coyne
Public Relations - putting press releases in the N.E. Times, fund raising - contact Megan Forrestal
Collections Committee - caring for the collections, setting up exhibits - contact Diane Sadler

Call society and leave message - 215.743.6030.

Next week in Frankford

• The Historical Society of Frankford Celebrates Women’s History Month
  When: Sun, Mar 2, 1pm – 4pm
  Where1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124
  Description: The Historical Society of Frankford Celebrates Women’s History Month Please join us at our Sunday Matinee Sunday, March 2, 2008 Doors Open at 1:00PM $5.00 Donation & Members Free At 1:30PM - Dr. Donna Skerry presents “The History of Women’s Health” Looking at changes in women’s health over history. The Historical Society of Frankford 1507 Orthodox Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 215.743.6030
• Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
  When: Sun, Mar 2, 12pm – 5pm

  Where: 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

  DescriptionPresentation at 1:30 PM: Grant vs. Lee at Appomattox Ed Glenn, Author & Historian
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When: Thu, Mar 6, 7pm – 9pm

  Frankford Hospital 2nd floor conference room
  

Is another big rehab coming to Main Street Frankford?

I reported last week about how we are reviewing the real estate transactions on Frankford Avenue. One of the largest took place July 16 of 2007 with the purchase of 4243-47 Frankford Avenue for $510,000 by Berkley Property LLC.



The legal address for Berkley is 1010 Shepard Road in Blue Bell. This is the same address as the Wedge Med Corporation a major provider of substance abuse services. They are making significant improvements to the property.

We have no more accurate information at this point but we'll continue to research the issue.