This is a 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom row home located just minutes away from La Salle University. It is perfect for a first time home owner, investor or flipper who may be looking to add to their portfolio. Larger front and rear yards. The property is being sold in as is condition.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
2,127 sq ftLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steven Masterson• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
•215-464-8800 (broker)
•hayala.kw@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Steven Masterson• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
•215-464-8800 (broker)
•hayala.kw@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2489816
Redfin Estimate
$160,983
$46K since sold in February 2026$18K since October
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This home's estimate is 10.7% lower than the average sale price ($180K) of 5 comparable homes.
This is a 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom row home located just minutes away from La Salle University. It is perfect for a first time home owner, investor or flipper who may be looking to add to their portfolio. Larger front and rear yards. The property is being sold in as is condition.
Public Records
Feb 23, 2012
Sold
$55,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,263
$18,000 + $72,200
$90,200
2025
$1,263 (−3.1%)
$18,000 + $72,200
$90,200
2024
$1,303
$18,620 + $74,480
$93,100
2023
$1,303 (+58.6%)
$18,620 + $74,480
$93,100
2022
$822
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2021
$822
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2020
$822 (+198.0%)
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2019
$276 (−50.8%)
$5,910 + $13,790
$19,700
2018
$560 (+0.2%)
$12,000 + $28,000
$40,000
2017
$559 (+4.3%)
$12,000 + $28,000
$40,000
2015
$536
$12,422 + $27,578
$40,000
2014
$536 (+22.4%)
$12,422 + $27,578
$40,000
2013
$438
$957 + $3,523
$4,480
2011
2010
Tax history for 5134 Sheldon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,263
$18,000 + $72,200
$90,200
2025
$1,263 (−3.1%)
$18,000 + $72,200
$90,200
2024
$1,303
$18,620 + $74,480
$93,100
2023
$1,303 (+58.6%)
$18,620 + $74,480
$93,100
2022
$822
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2021
$822
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2020
$822 (+198.0%)
$8,805 + $49,895
$58,700
2019
$276 (−50.8%)
$5,910 + $13,790
$19,700
2018
$560 (+0.2%)
$12,000 + $28,000
$40,000
2017
$559 (+4.3%)
$12,000 + $28,000
$40,000
2015
$536
$12,422 + $27,578
$40,000
2014
$536 (+22.4%)
$12,422 + $27,578
$40,000
2013
$438
$957 + $3,523
$4,480
2011
2010
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RM-1
/EDO
/NCA - LOWER AND CENTRAL GERMANTOWN
/NIS
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Eighth District Overlay District
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay - Lower and Central Germantown
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
May 4, 2012 • Final
Bp_alter
Perform interior alterations on a single-family home.
Remodel
Mar 12, 2012 • Final
Ep_electrl
Install new power lights and electrical receptacles in a single-family home according to electrical codes.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Siding
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 950
Building Sq. Ft: 950
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,127
Acres: 0.0488
Depth Footage: 134
Front Footage: 16
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 950
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,127 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 121182350
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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King Martin Luther High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $186,000
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