Great opportunity in West Philly! This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located on a desirable block and is perfect for investor or first time home buyer. The property offers a functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, well-sized bedrooms, and the convenience of a half bath on the main level. With solid bones and plenty of potential to add your own updates, this home is ideal for building equity or expanding your investment portfolio. Conveniently located near public transportation, universities, shopping, and dining. Don’t miss your chance to own this West Philadelphia gem!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
953 sq ftLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Noah Berson• KW Empower
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•broadstreet@kwempower.com (broker)
Bought with Marvin Capps• Marvin Capps Realty Inc
•215-558-7000 (broker)
•marvincappsrealty@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Iris Felder• Marvin Capps Realty Inc
•215-558-7000 (broker)
•marvincappsrealty@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2572816
Redfin Estimate
$205,949
$61K since sold in June 2026$13K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 25% higher than the average sale price ($165K) of 5 comparable homes.
Great opportunity in West Philly! This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located on a desirable block and is perfect for investor or first time home buyer. The property offers a functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, well-sized bedrooms, and the convenience of a half bath on the main level. With solid bones and plenty of potential to add your own updates, this home is ideal for building equity or expanding your investment portfolio. Conveniently located near public transportation, universities, shopping, and dining. Don’t miss your chance to own this West Philadelphia gem!
APPFOLIO #1
Jul 24, 2023
Rental Removed
—
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2135118
Dec 16, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2022
Price Changed
$129,900
$158/sq ft
Oct 14, 2022
Price Changed
$135,900
$165/sq ft
Sep 30, 2022
Price Changed
$145,900
$177/sq ft
Sep 12, 2022
Price Changed
$150,000
$182/sq ft
Aug 4, 2022
Price Changed
$169,000
$206/sq ft
Jul 15, 2022
Listed
$179,000
$218/sq ft
TREND #6920339
Feb 28, 2017
Sold
$35,000
$43/sq ft
Feb 6, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 1, 2017
Listed
$44,900
$55/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003216671
Feb 28, 2017
Sold
$35,000
$43/sq ft
Jan 30, 2017
Listed
$44,900
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,552
$22,180 + $88,720
$110,900
2025
$1,552 (+10.3%)
$22,180 + $88,720
$110,900
2024
$1,407
$20,100 + $80,400
$100,500
2023
$1,407 (+33.8%)
$20,100 + $80,400
$100,500
2022
$1,051
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2021
$1,051
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2020
$1,051 (+3.9%)
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2019
$1,012 (+11.7%)
$10,800 + $61,500
$72,300
2018
$906
$9,705 + $54,995
$64,700
2017
$905 (+29.1%)
$9,705 + $54,995
$64,700
2015
$701 (+0.1%)
$4,477 + $47,823
$52,300
2014
$700 (+4.6%)
$4,477 + $47,823
$52,300
2013
$669 (+3.6%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2012
$646 (+3.9%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2011
$622 (+9.9%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2010
$566
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
Tax history for 5538 Addison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,552
$22,180 + $88,720
$110,900
2025
$1,552 (+10.3%)
$22,180 + $88,720
$110,900
2024
$1,407
$20,100 + $80,400
$100,500
2023
$1,407 (+33.8%)
$20,100 + $80,400
$100,500
2022
$1,051
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2021
$1,051
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2020
$1,051 (+3.9%)
$11,218 + $63,882
$75,100
2019
$1,012 (+11.7%)
$10,800 + $61,500
$72,300
2018
$906
$9,705 + $54,995
$64,700
2017
$905 (+29.1%)
$9,705 + $54,995
$64,700
2015
$701 (+0.1%)
$4,477 + $47,823
$52,300
2014
$700 (+4.6%)
$4,477 + $47,823
$52,300
2013
$669 (+3.6%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2012
$646 (+3.9%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2011
$622 (+9.9%)
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
2010
$566
$1,537 + $5,311
$6,848
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RSA-5
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 822
Building Sq. Ft: 822
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 275'3 7/8" W 55TH ST; LOT 15'X63'6"
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 953
Legal Lot Number: 131
Legal Block Number: 22S10
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0219
Depth Footage: 64
Front Footage: 15
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 822
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 953 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 604130000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Sayre William L Middle School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
7/10 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 • 19143
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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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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$196,000 – $237,000
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