Spectacular opportunity for this traditional two-story brick rowhome located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. According to public records, the home was constructed circa 1940 and contains approximately 1,140 square feet of gross living area, offering spacious living room, dining room, powder room and kitchen with walk out access to rear deck. Upper level shows three bedrooms and one bathroom. Full unfinished basement with full bath, walk out access to fence in rear yard, property offers convenient and easy access to public transportation, major highways, With a short drive into Center City Philadelphia, and a wide variety of employment centers, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues.
TownhomeProperty Type
1940Year Built
1,086 sq ftLot Size
$114Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mary Jo Potts• Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy
•215-247-3600 (broker)
•info@elfantwissahickon.com (broker)
Bought with Jacky Estrada• Giraldo Real Estate Group
Est. $1,358 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5502 Westford Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2642038
Aug 5, 2026
Sold
$130,000
$114/sq ft
Jul 21, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 28, 2026
Listed
$100,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 1990
Sold
$43,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1986
Sold
$29,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,345
$33,500 + $134,000
$167,500
2025
$2,345 (+35.4%)
$33,500 + $134,000
$167,500
2024
$1,732
$24,740 + $98,960
$123,700
2023
$1,732 (+29.3%)
$24,740 + $98,960
$123,700
2022
$1,340
$14,355 + $81,345
$95,700
2021
$1,340
$14,355 + $81,345
$95,700
2020
$1,340 (+7.5%)
$14,355 + $81,345
$95,700
2019
$1,246 (−12.5%)
$13,350 + $75,650
$89,000
2018
$1,424
$15,255 + $86,445
$101,700
2017
$1,423 (+4.4%)
$15,255 + $86,445
$101,700
2015
$1,363
$7,166 + $94,534
$101,700
2014
$1,362 (+24.1%)
$7,166 + $94,534
$101,700
2013
$1,097 (+3.6%)
$984 + $10,248
$11,232
2012
$1,059 (+3.9%)
$984 + $10,248
$11,232
2011
$1,020 (+9.9%)
$984 + $10,248
$11,232
2010
$928
$984 + $10,248
$11,232
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
17 ft.
Lot depth
72 ft.
Lot size
1,086 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,140
Year built
1940
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
421401400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
/NDO
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
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Ninth District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jul 29, 2015 • Final
Bp_alter
Install a new deck in the rear of the property. All construction must comply with standard building codes and permit requirements.
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main 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 (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $134,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Building Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 72.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $33,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,140
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,031
School Tax: $1,313
Tax Assessed Value: $167,500
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,344
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Clarkson St & Westford Rd
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,086 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 421401400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Olney Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Olney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19120
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$132,000 – $159,000
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