This location says it all! While this is a very desirable rental location and offers great income potential, the long-term owners of this property have loved living close to the University and all the energy, excitement, and activities that go along with it! Don't miss this solidly built, 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath row home with great room sizes, a wood-burning fireplace, a modern kitchen, and extra spaces including an enclosed porch, finished basement, and rear deck perfect for outdoor relaxation. The size, style, location, and price all equate to a tremendous value!
TownhomeProperty Type
1965Year Built
1,700 sq ftLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Patrick Clark• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Bought with Lauren Clark• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2035404
Redfin Estimate
$313,566
$74K since sold in February 2022$23K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 25.9% lower than the average sale price ($423K) of 6 comparable homes.
This location says it all! While this is a very desirable rental location and offers great income potential, the long-term owners of this property have loved living close to the University and all the energy, excitement, and activities that go along with it! Don't miss this solidly built, 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath row home with great room sizes, a wood-burning fireplace, a modern kitchen, and extra spaces including an enclosed porch, finished basement, and rear deck perfect for outdoor relaxation. The size, style, location, and price all equate to a tremendous value!
Public Records
Oct 26, 1984
Sold
$36,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,712
$53,040 + $212,160
$265,200
2025
$3,712 (−3.5%)
$53,040 + $212,160
$265,200
2024
$3,847
$54,960 + $219,840
$274,800
2023
$3,847 (+65.1%)
$54,960 + $219,840
$274,800
2022
$2,329
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2021
$2,329
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2020
$2,329 (+3.9%)
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2019
$2,242
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2018
$2,242
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2017
$2,242 (+4.4%)
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2015
$2,147
$14,620 + $145,580
$160,200
2014
$2,146 (+34.1%)
$14,620 + $145,580
$160,200
2013
$1,601 (+3.6%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2012
$1,545 (+3.9%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2011
$1,488 (+9.9%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2010
$1,354
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
Tax history for 5224 Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,712
$53,040 + $212,160
$265,200
2025
$3,712 (−3.5%)
$53,040 + $212,160
$265,200
2024
$3,847
$54,960 + $219,840
$274,800
2023
$3,847 (+65.1%)
$54,960 + $219,840
$274,800
2022
$2,329
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2021
$2,329
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2020
$2,329 (+3.9%)
$24,960 + $141,440
$166,400
2019
$2,242
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2018
$2,242
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2017
$2,242 (+4.4%)
$24,030 + $136,170
$160,200
2015
$2,147
$14,620 + $145,580
$160,200
2014
$2,146 (+34.1%)
$14,620 + $145,580
$160,200
2013
$1,601 (+3.6%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2012
$1,545 (+3.9%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2011
$1,488 (+9.9%)
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
2010
$1,354
$2,787 + $13,597
$16,384
*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
RSD-3
/FDO - WYNNEFIELD
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
Fourth District Overlay District Commercial Review Areas - Wynnefield
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Recreation-Other
May 16, 2023 • Final
Residential building
Replace the exterior wall assembly of a front sunroom in an existing single-family home. The work will follow the provided plans with no changes to the size or location of the structure.
Addition
Remodel
Aug 3, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Install plumbing fixtures and pipes including lavatories, water closets, showers, tubs, and a kitchen sink. Install a water heater, hose bibbs, a laundry tray, a clothes washer, and a dishwasher.
Plumbing
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 Type: Partial
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,520
Building Sq. Ft: 1,520
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 265' W 52ND ST; B GAR 20'X85'
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,700
Legal Lot Number: 78
Legal Block Number: 71N21
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.039
Depth Footage: 85
Front Footage: 20
Zoning Code: RSD3
County Use Description: RES-ROW WITH BASEMENT GARAGE,
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,700 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 521212100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gompers Samuel School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Overbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19131
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$298,000 – $361,000
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