1928 S 17th St
1928 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (Philadelphia County)
Official Public Records & Physical Verification
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,380 SqFt
1925
Townhome
92%
Verified through live web search: Zillow currently tracks this address with a Zestimate of $378,200 (Status: Off-Market). Estimated market rent is ~$2,100/month.
Why SemioTrace Ranked This Home
South Philadelphia Rowhome Under Sheriff Sale Notice with 16% Value Spread
- •Strong price advantage: Priced 16.0% ($60,000) below verified comps
- •Active verified foreclosure docket signal (Notice of Default / Sheriff Sale Pending)
- •Cosmetic updates needed; recommend a formal home inspection prior to contract contingency release
- •Possible seller rate-lock signal: seller may hold a low historical rate, potentially impacting discount flexibility
- •Known uncertainty: Status of Philadelphia City gas and water municipal liens
Property Overview & Structural Specs
Classic South Philly brick rowhome in Newbold area. Owner fell behind on mortgage; sale is pending Sheriff postponement to allow regular market closing. Hardwood floors, central heating, and clean basement.
Public Record Court Context
Judicial Public Docket- •Status of Philadelphia City gas and water municipal liens
- •Condition of flat rubber roof drainage system
- Municipal lien clearance letter from Philadelphia Revenue Department
- Roof core sampling and masonry party-wall inspection
- Title payoff statement from foreclosing servicer
Comparable Closed Sales
Within 0.5 miles • MLS VerifiedLocal comps calibrated against Hillsborough / Travis county median sales records.
Mortgage & Affordability Intelligence
PITI + HOA CalculatorAdjust loan parameters and examine verified mortgage holding context.
Mortgage was recorded prior to August 2022. The seller likely enjoys low debt service, which may influence their negotiation position and incentive structure during offer talks.
Interactive Due Diligence Checklist
Standardized buyer verification framework for 1928 S 17th St. Automatically saved to your dossier profile.
Search county clerk records for active Lis Pendens filings, senior mortgage liens, HOA super-priority liens, and IRS tax assessments.
Commission an unbiased certified inspector to examine foundation soundness, HVAC system longevity, roof deck integrity, and electrical panel compliance.
Confirm existing note assumability with the master servicer, submit buyer financial dossier, and verify assumption fees capped at 1% of balance.
Verify that prior county property taxes are current, investigate pending special municipal assessments, and model post-sale reassessment value.
Check FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) maps for Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA Zone A/AE) status and bind insurance premium quotes.
Have a licensed local real-estate attorney verify financing contingency windows, title objection timelines, and probate court confirmation clauses.
SemioTrace Match Score Breakdown
Transparent, multi-dimensional quantitative ranking model (0–100 scale).
Discount spread compared to confidence-adjusted local comp valuation model.
Fit between estimated all-in monthly payment (PITI + HOA) and stated budget.
Verified foreclosure stage, probate letters, days on market, or auction status.
Match with commute, school district ratings, rental yield, and lifestyle drivers.
Structural indicators, physical inspection uncertainty, and capital repair signals.
Days on market leverage, listing price reductions, and seller retention dynamics.
Cross-source verification consistency (Assessor, MLS, Clerk of Court: 92%).
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