Pending

$209,900

Est. $1,486/mo —

•

1,280

sq ft

5221 Church Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

About this home

Welcome to your new home on Church Street, where classic charm meets modern convenience. This quaint 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom gem offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a comfortable and stylish living space in Philadelphia. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking for a cozy place to settle down, this home on Church Street offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this lovely property your new home! Contact us today to schedule a viewing and see all that this charming Philadelphia home has to offer.

TownhomeProperty Type

1965Year Built

1,550 sq ftLot Size

$164Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Dawn Masenya • Vylla Home

•856-206-0413 (broker)

•john.zeigler@vylla.com (broker)

Listing updated: May 20, 2026 at 02:38pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2384566

Payment calculator

$1,486 per month

Principal and interest$1,089

Property taxes

$296

HOA dues

Home insurance

$101

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gompers Samuel School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Overbrook High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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About City

Avenue

City Avenue, located between Bala Cynwyd and Overbrook, is a commercial and residential Penn Wynne neighborhood with a high-rise skyline and a fast-moving boulevard rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at City Avenue and Monument Road, where office towers, hotel lobbies, and sidewalk-level eateries meet constant traffic and SEPTA bus stops. Landmark staples include the historic Bala Theatre, the Barnes Foundation’s Saint Joseph’s University campus gallery spaces, and the long-running City Avenue Special Services District streetscape. Architecture shifts from mid-century apartment buildings and corporate campuses to quieter side streets with stone twins. Pocket greenspaces and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail add a softer edge to the corridor. Daily life orbits around commuting, campus events, and errands along the avenue.

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Market insights

5221 Church Rd · $209,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 47 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $297,410. (42% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Combination

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $202,960
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 78.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,740

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,280
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,562
School Tax: $1,988
Tax Assessed Value: $253,700
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,551

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Electricity and solar

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Location

School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Lincoln to 52nd
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,550 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 521213700

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026

Sale and tax history for 5221 Church Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,291 (−37.9%)

$52,740 + $210,960

$263,700

2025

$3,691 (+3.9%)

$52,740 + $210,960

$263,700

2024

$3,551

$50,740 + $202,960

$253,700

2023

$3,551 (+64.1%)

$50,740 + $202,960

$253,700

2022

$2,164

$23,190 + $131,410

$154,600

2021

$2,164

$23,190 + $131,410

$154,600

2020

$2,164 (+3.9%)

$23,190 + $131,410

$154,600

2019

$2,083

$22,320 + $126,480

$148,800

2018

$2,083

$22,320 + $126,480

$148,800

2017

$2,082 (+4.4%)

$22,320 + $126,480

$148,800

2015

$1,994

$13,020 + $135,780

$148,800

2014

$1,993 (+28.0%)

$13,020 + $135,780

$148,800

2013

$1,557 (+3.6%)

$2,378 + $13,558

$15,936

2012

$1,503 (+3.9%)

$2,378 + $13,558

$15,936

2011

$1,447 (+9.9%)

$2,378 + $13,558

$15,936

2010

$1,317

$2,378 + $13,558

$15,936

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

20 ft.

Lot depth

78 ft.

Lot size

1,550 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,280

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,280

Year built

1965

Style

Townhouse

County

Philadelphia County

APN

521213700

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.

RSD-3

/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT

/FDO - WYNNEFIELD

/NIS

Residential Single-Family Detached-3 District

The RSD, Residential Single-Family Detached districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RSD zoning be applied in areas where the land use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes three RSD districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.

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Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other

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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Historical weather

Philadelphia, PA • 19131

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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May

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Jul

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Nov

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Sun exposure

58/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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3.8 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 5221 Church Rd

$207,784

$2,116 under list price of $210K

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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
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40 years older
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
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Rental earnings

Est. $1,414 per month, based on comparable rentals

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