Great starter home. First floor offers spacious living room with hardwood flooring and ceiling fan. Eat in Kitchen with abundant sunshine has tile flooring, stainless steel appliances and ceiling fan. Full basement has newer water heater, electric and washer and dryer hook-ups. Second floor has 2 nice size bedrooms with ample closet space, hardwood floors and ceiling fans. Hall bath has tile flooring and skylight. There is a one car garage and basement entrance. The home is located to shopping and public transportation. Home is in need of some cosmetics and personal touches to make this house yours. Schedule an appointment today. This property is a short sale and has already been approved by the bank. This property is being sold AS IS.
BRIGHT MLS #1007438692
Jan 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2015
Listed
$84,500
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007748708
Jul 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2015
Listed
$89,500
$100/sq ft
TREND #5661290
Apr 12, 2010
Sold
$78,000
$87/sq ft
Feb 17, 2010
Listed
$79,000
$88/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004750528
Apr 12, 2010
Sold
$78,000
$87/sq ft
Mar 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 17, 2010
Listed
$79,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 1997
Sold
$23,000
$26/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH472864
Jan 10, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 9, 1996
Listed
$23,000
$26/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH528938
Apr 10, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 1995
Listed
$33,500
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,957
$27,960 + $111,840
$139,800
2025
$1,957 (+35.5%)
$27,960 + $111,840
$139,800
2024
$1,445
$20,640 + $82,560
$103,200
2023
$1,445 (+35.1%)
$20,640 + $82,560
$103,200
2022
$1,069
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2021
$1,069
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2020
$1,069 (+4.2%)
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2019
$1,026 (+3.7%)
$11,069 + $62,231
$73,300
2018
$990
$10,676 + $60,024
$70,700
2017
$989 (+4.4%)
$10,676 + $60,024
$70,700
2015
$947
$12,240 + $58,460
$70,700
2014
$947 (−10.7%)
$12,240 + $58,460
$70,700
2013
$1,060 (+3.6%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2012
$1,023 (+3.9%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2011
$985 (+9.9%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2010
$896
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
Tax history for 5437 Marsden St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,957
$27,960 + $111,840
$139,800
2025
$1,957 (+35.5%)
$27,960 + $111,840
$139,800
2024
$1,445
$20,640 + $82,560
$103,200
2023
$1,445 (+35.1%)
$20,640 + $82,560
$103,200
2022
$1,069
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2021
$1,069
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2020
$1,069 (+4.2%)
$11,537 + $64,863
$76,400
2019
$1,026 (+3.7%)
$11,069 + $62,231
$73,300
2018
$990
$10,676 + $60,024
$70,700
2017
$989 (+4.4%)
$10,676 + $60,024
$70,700
2015
$947
$12,240 + $58,460
$70,700
2014
$947 (−10.7%)
$12,240 + $58,460
$70,700
2013
$1,060 (+3.6%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2012
$1,023 (+3.9%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2011
$985 (+9.9%)
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
2010
$896
$2,389 + $8,459
$10,848
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
17 ft.
Lot depth
60 ft.
Lot size
1,020
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
411260810
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 2, 2026.
RSA-5
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Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $82,560
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 17.00 x 60.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,640
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 896
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $651
School Tax: $792
Tax Assessed Value: $103,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,444
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: JAMES J. SULLIVAN SCHOOL
High School: FRANKFORD
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: Please kindly use GPS for exact directions
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1,020 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 411260810
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sullivan James J School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Harding Warren G Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Frankford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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 104° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Philadelphia, PA • 19124
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 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
$176,000 – $213,000
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