1536 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Bella Vista - Southwark, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
2 Stories
Built in 1920
1536 S 8th St - Photo 1
1536 S 8th St
Bella Vista - Southwark, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
$1,995
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3 Bed
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1 Bath
By RH Advisors Bright
Welcome to 1536 South 8th Street, a building located in Bella Vista - Southwark, South Philadelphia, Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1920. There are a total of 2 floors. Finally, 1536 South 8th Street was most recently sold on Apr 12, 2014 for $230,000. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $70,580. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $282,320. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $352,900. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $352,900. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $70,580. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Policies
Dogs Allowed
Facts
General
Year Built
1920
Effective Year Built
1920
Building Count
1
Total Rooms
6
Bedroom Count
2
Bathroom Count
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Partial Bathrooms
2
Building Condition
Average
Building Quality
unknown
Construction Type
Masonry
Building Style
Townhouse
Exterior Walls Type
Brick
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
unknown
Roof Cover Type
unknown
Floor Count
2
Living Units
1
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
Unfinished basement
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
unknown
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
unknown
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Location Influence Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Land Acres
0.016
Standard Land Use Code
Townhouse (residential)
County Land Use Code
Easement (misc.)
State Land Use Code
Single family residential
Legal Description 1
358 S OF CROSS ST
Ownership
Current Owner
GALVIN JOHN
Current Owner's Name
GALVIN JOHN
Previous Owner
HUANG XUE FENG
Previous Owner's Name
HUANG XUE FENG
Mailing Opt Out
T
Owner Address - City
PHILADELPHIA
Owner Address - State
PA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
19147
Owner First Name
JOHN
Owner Last Name
GALVIN
Owner Before Previous Owner
LAU UNG A
Is Owner Occupied
Owner-occupied property
Neighborhood
School District Name
Philadelphia City School District
School Tax School District
PHILADELPHIA SD
Census Tract
002802
Census Block Code
3021
Census Group
3
Census Year
2020
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
428
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Census - County FIPS
42101
Census - Full FIPS
421010028023021
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Code
37964
Census - Metropolitan Division - Area Name
Philadelphia, PA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
37980
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
4260000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
42
Census Tract Code
002802
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
4218990
School District - Unified - Name
Philadelphia City School District
Zoning
Zoning
RSA5
Geography
Assessors Map Reference
011S120168
Account Number
259300
District
WARD #01
Parcel
01-2259300
Block
11S12
Lot
168
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Latitude
39.9294
Longitude
-75.1585
FIPS
42101
Mailing Carrier Code
C003
Mailing Street Direction
S
Mailing Full Street Address
1536 S 8TH ST
Mailing House Number
1536
Mailing Street Mode
ST
Mailing Street
8TH
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
6425
Old APN
011S120168
Geo Status Code
Prior to setting the GEOsource field the default value was 'P'.
Valuation
Timestamp
2024-01-22 22:48:00
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 1,000 square feet. The depth of the property lot was measured at 510 square feet and the front at 140 square feet. The building itself has 1,000 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 1536 South 8th Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Bella Vista - Southwark area have a median price of $1,995. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $1,595. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $2,631. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 1,100. That means that the median price per sqft is around $2. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $1. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $2. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently a total of 3 studio listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,395. That's $1.92 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 32 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,538. That's $1.88 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 41 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,850. That's $1.75 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 39 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,650. That's $1.82 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 6 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $2,875. That's $1.47 price per sqft.
About The Area
1536 South 8th Street is located in 19147. There are 38,848 people living here. There are 16,579 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.27 people. According to the census, 47% are currently renting while 53% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 33.7 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 23% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 71.1%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $70,057. Most folks will commute by car for around 28.0 minutes. Finally, we know that 17% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 29% and 28% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,559,938 people. Based on census records, there are 582,594 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.58 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 33.9 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 22% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 48% rent while 52% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 34% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 15% have a Bachelor's degree and 11% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 52.3%. Those employed, have a median income of $39,770. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 32.7 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Philadelphia, PA - NJ - DE - MD Urban Area. The urban area is home to 5,512,461 people. A total of 2,044,033 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.31 people. About 30% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 21% have their Bachelor's and 15% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 16% of the population. Looking to move to this urban area? You'll need to look forward to commuting by car for around 29.1 minutes. Speaking of your commute, 59.5% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $62,593 per year. The median population age has been listed at 38 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 34% of the population while homeowners are at about 66% of the population.
$1,395
Studio Median Rent
$1,538
1BR Median Rent
$1,850
2BR Median Rent
$2,650
3BR Median Rent
PUBLIC TRANSIT
47
47M
8th St & Tasker St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
SEPTA
29
Tasker St & 8th St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
SEPTA
29
Tasker St & 9th St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
SEPTA
47M
9th St & Tasker St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
SEPTA
47
47M
8th St & Dickinson St (Under 500 ft - 3 min walk)
SEPTA

Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Kirkbride Eliza B Sch  •  0.12 mi
1501 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades PK to 8
Philadelphia City School District
3509 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 5 to 7
Philadelphia City School District
Furness Horace HS  •  0.57 mi
1900 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Philadelphia City School District
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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