Welcome home to this updated, move-in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom row home. Enter in from the porch and notice the open floor plan with new flooring, recessed lighting and ceiling fans throughout. The eat-in kitchen features updated counter tops, ample cabinet/counter space, and stainless steel appliance package including French door refrigerator and 5-burner gas range. Exit the kitchen to the cozy, private rear yard, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or summertime grilling. Second level includes a completely updated bathroom with a beautiful clawfoot tub, vanity, fixtures, completely tiled bath area and tiled flooring. Two spacious bedrooms include updated flooring, ceiling fans and ample closet space. The partially finished, waterproofed basement is a blank canvas for you to use it for your home office, man/woman cave, workspace and/or room for storage. Just pack your bags and move right in or rent it out for immediate cash flow! Schedule your showing today! * * For investors, property was recently rented for $1150. For owner occupants, home qualifies for approx $11,000 in grant money towards closing costs. Requires minimum credit score of 640 and income limit of $94,200. * *
A newly improved home in good condition with a full basement located in a developing area. Great price for first time investor or homeowner. Gas and water are off. All utilities are in working condition. New indoor/outdoor carpet on a open porch makes for a beautiful curb appeal. New ceiling and floor tiles in kitchen, freshly painted inside and out, footed tub in bathroom, nice sized bedrooms, with storage space, must see. Ready for your finishing touches.
BRIGHT MLS #1000558861
Dec 8, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2005
Listed
$40,000
$46/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000550401
Oct 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2005
Listed
$40,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,060
$15,140 + $60,560
$75,700
2025
$1,060 (+71.3%)
$15,140 + $60,560
$75,700
2024
$619
$8,840 + $35,360
$44,200
2023
$619
$8,840 + $35,360
$44,200
2022
$619
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2021
$619
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2020
$619 (+3.8%)
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2019
$596 (+71.1%)
$6,300 + $36,300
$42,600
2018
$349 (+0.2%)
$3,735 + $21,165
$24,900
2017
$348 (+4.3%)
$3,735 + $21,165
$24,900
2015
$334 (+0.2%)
$2,759 + $22,141
$24,900
2014
$333 (−18.7%)
$2,759 + $22,141
$24,900
2013
$410 (+3.6%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2012
$395 (+3.9%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2011
$381 (+9.9%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2010
$346
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
Tax history for 5438 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,060
$15,140 + $60,560
$75,700
2025
$1,060 (+71.3%)
$15,140 + $60,560
$75,700
2024
$619
$8,840 + $35,360
$44,200
2023
$619
$8,840 + $35,360
$44,200
2022
$619
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2021
$619
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2020
$619 (+3.8%)
$6,537 + $37,663
$44,200
2019
$596 (+71.1%)
$6,300 + $36,300
$42,600
2018
$349 (+0.2%)
$3,735 + $21,165
$24,900
2017
$348 (+4.3%)
$3,735 + $21,165
$24,900
2015
$334 (+0.2%)
$2,759 + $22,141
$24,900
2014
$333 (−18.7%)
$2,759 + $22,141
$24,900
2013
$410 (+3.6%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2012
$395 (+3.9%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2011
$381 (+9.9%)
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
2010
$346
$723 + $3,469
$4,192
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
690 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
869
Year built
1920
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
041016100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RSA-5
/FDO - CARROLL PARK-HADDINGTON-OVERBROOK
/NIS
/FDO - FOURTH DISTRICT
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
Fourth District Overlay - Carroll Park-Haddington-Overbrook Commercial Review Area
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Sep 15, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Install a new dryer circuit and outlet with associated wiring. Install multiple arc fault and ground fault protected branch circuits, outlets, and light switches throughout the building. Install a high-flow ventilation fan, light fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a whole-house surge protective device. Perform electrical rewiring for existing recessed fixtures and upgrade the electrical service panel.
Electrical
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