Off Market1571d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
279 Rubicam St
Philadelphia, PA, 19120 • Olney • Philadelphia County
$197,000
$176/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,120Sqft
0.02 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
3 views
People checking out this listing
1571 days on market
Established listing
$176/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1930 · Historic
Welcome to 279 Rubicam Street! This immaculate gem in Olney is ready to move into for a lucky buyer. If you long for a home of your own, make that dream come true in this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with new roof and updated electrical system. Walk up the front stairs to a nice patio area that the current owners love. Walk into the home to a large living room with tons of sunlight and hardwood floors! The living room is roomy and has hardwood floors as well. The kitchen has been updated with newer countertops. Walk out of the kitchen to the backyard which is spacious. The basement is finished and has a full bathroom and a 4th bedroom. There is also a laundry area. The upper level features hardwood floors and has 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Being sold as is, inspections are for informational purposes only. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the shopping plaza, schools, main roads, and public transportation for easy access to Center City. Schedule your showing today. 2021-09-14
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights patio, updated electrical system, and new roof as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,290/month
Principal & Interest$1,027
Property Tax$197
Insurance$66
Down payment20% ($39,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.80% rate · 30yr fixed · $157,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1930
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOn-street
Lot871 sqft
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Year built1930
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingNone
RoofOther
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn-street
Lot871 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodOlney
Annual tax$1,845
Parcel422212700
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Parking
On-street
Views
Territorial
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1571
Est. value$197,000
Est. rent$1,675/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$176
Last sold$168,000
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
2 schools rated nearby
4
Morrison Andrew J School
Elementary • Public • K-8
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19120
Price history
19 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 21, 2021Sold$168,000$150Public Record
Sep 24, 2021Sold$168,000$150Bright MLS
Aug 24, 2021Pending Sale$175,000$156Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Aug 24, 2021Price Change$175,000$156Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Aug 14, 2021Pending Sale$169,900$152Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Aug 7, 2021Listed For Sale$169,900$152Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
May 23, 2016Sold$44,500$40Public Record
Apr 28, 2016Listed For Sale$49,000$44SJI Jackson Real Estate
Mar 15, 2016Listing Removed$49,000$44Owner
Oct 9, 2015Sold$80,000$71Agent Provided
Aug 4, 2015Price Change$49,000$44Platinum Realty Team
Jul 17, 2015Listed For Sale$54,900$49Visual Tour
Apr 9, 2015Listing Removed$62,100$55SJI Jackson Real Estate
Mar 28, 2015Listed For Sale$62,100$55SJI Jackson Real Estate
Nov 6, 2012Sold$1,565,000$1,397Public Record
Jun 25, 2007Sold$85,000$76Public Record
Aug 11, 2005Sold$65,000$58Public Record
Oct 6, 2003Sold$50,000$45Public Record
Jul 7, 2003Sold$28,000$25Public Record
Sold$168,000
Dec 21, 2021•$150/sqft•Public Record
Sold$168,000
Sep 24, 2021•$150/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$175,000
Aug 24, 2021•$156/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Price Change$175,000
Aug 24, 2021•$156/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Pending Sale$169,900
Aug 14, 2021•$152/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Listed For Sale$169,900
Aug 7, 2021•$152/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS
Sold$44,500
May 23, 2016•$40/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$49,000
Apr 28, 2016•$44/sqft•SJI Jackson Real Estate
Listing Removed$49,000
Mar 15, 2016•$44/sqft•Owner
Sold$80,000
Oct 9, 2015•$71/sqft•Agent Provided
Price Change$49,000
Aug 4, 2015•$44/sqft•Platinum Realty Team
Listed For Sale$54,900
Jul 17, 2015•$49/sqft•Visual Tour
Listing Removed$62,100
Apr 9, 2015•$55/sqft•SJI Jackson Real Estate
Listed For Sale$62,100
Mar 28, 2015•$55/sqft•SJI Jackson Real Estate
Sold$1,565,000
Nov 6, 2012•$1,397/sqft•Public Record
Sold$85,000
Jun 25, 2007•$76/sqft•Public Record
Sold$65,000
Aug 11, 2005•$58/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Oct 6, 2003•$45/sqft•Public Record
Sold$28,000
Jul 7, 2003•$25/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$1,845$131,800
Apr 11, 2024$1,376$98,300
Apr 11, 2023$1,376$98,300
Apr 11, 2022$1,022—
Apr 11, 2021$1,022—
Apr 11, 2018$950—
Apr 11, 2017$391—
Apr 11, 2016$463—
Apr 11, 2015$883—
Apr 11, 2014$883$63,100
Apr 11, 2012$846$9,056
Apr 11, 2011—$9,056
Apr 11, 2010—$9,056
Apr 11, 2009—$9,056
Apr 11, 2008—$9,056
Apr 11, 2007—$9,056
Apr 11, 2006—$8,416
Apr 11, 2005—$8,416
Apr 11, 2004—$8,416
Apr 11, 2003—$8,512
Apr 11, 2002—$7,904
Apr 11, 2000—$7,456
Apr 11, 1999—$6,336
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