SOLD APR 20, 2026

Off market apr 2026 for $165K

$234,686

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,343/mo

•

1,696

sq ft

5545 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

About this home

Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 1 bath home in the Cobbs Creek are of West Philly! Great front porch with a lower area for a garden. A vestibule with original wood trim opens into a living room with LVT floors, followed by full sized dinning room. Tile kitchen with plenty of counter space and natural light. Before entering your yard, you have first floor washer and dryer. Upstairs, you will have 4 bedrooms, all with at least one closet. Full bathroom complete with subway tile and new window. The basement is a large, unfinished basement that is 6th feet tall and has tons of potential! This property is being sold as-is and great for a first time buyer or investment property! The home is located down the street from University City and all the ongoing expansions of hospitals and pharmaceutical companies!

TownhomeProperty Type

1925Year Built

1,212 sq ftLot Size

$138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Stosh Furtek • RE/MAX Access

•215-400-2600 (broker)

•remaxsteveo@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Sinoe Naji-Taylor • Velvet Rope Homes

•215-279-0591 (broker)

•mrbroker@nogreateragent.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2579940

Redfin Estimate

$234,686

$70K since sold in April 2026$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 43.4% higher than the average sale price ($164K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$130,000
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$240,000
B
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$210,000
C
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D
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$140,000
E
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SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$152,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
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Sale history for 5545 Locust St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2579940

Apr 20, 2026

Sold

$165,000

$97/sq ft

Mar 17, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 12, 2026

Price Changed

$159,990

$94/sq ft

Feb 13, 2026

Price Changed

$164,990

$97/sq ft

Feb 4, 2026

Listed

$169,990

$100/sq ft

Feb 2, 2026

Coming Soon

$169,990

$100/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2437028

Mar 6, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 2025

Price Changed

$169,900

$100/sq ft

Jan 23, 2025

Listed

$174,900

$103/sq ft

TREND #6922210

Apr 26, 2017

Sold

$135,000

$80/sq ft

Mar 20, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 3, 2017

Listed

$140,000

$83/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003217871

May 5, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2017

Sold

$135,000

$80/sq ft

Feb 3, 2017

Listed

$140,000

$83/sq ft

+20

Welcome to your new home! This renovated row home is spacious and filled with natural light. You'll love the brand new hardwood floors throughout the entire home. The updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tons of cabinets w/ room for an eating area, and the laundry room on the first floor. The second floor features four bedrooms and a newly tiled bath. The basement offers tons of storage. With the yard and front porch, you'll have plenty of options for grilling, gardening or just hanging out. Make your appointment today, you won't be disappointed. Don't forget to ask about our exclusive buyer benefits.

BRIGHT MLS #1009723786

Oct 20, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 24, 2013

Listed

$93,500

$55/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009107760

Jan 26, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jul 9, 2010

Listed

$104,000

$61/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008865130

Jan 27, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Sep 1, 2009

Listed

$40,000

$24/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000838657

Jul 1, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 2008

Listed

$75,000

$44/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 4, 2007

Sold

$60,645

$36/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,068

$43,840 + $175,360

$219,200

2025

$3,068 (+58.2%)

$43,840 + $175,360

$219,200

2024

$1,940

$27,700 + $110,900

$138,600

2023

$1,940 (+3.6%)

$27,700 + $110,900

$138,600

2022

$1,873

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2021

$1,873

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2020

$1,873 (+54.9%)

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2019

$1,209 (−3.7%)

$12,900 + $73,500

$86,400

2018

$1,256

$13,455 + $76,245

$89,700

2017

$1,255 (+11.6%)

$13,455 + $76,245

$89,700

2015

$1,124

$6,060 + $77,840

$83,900

2014

$1,124 (+71.2%)

$6,060 + $77,840

$83,900

2013

$657 (+3.6%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2012

$634 (+3.9%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2011

$610 (+9.9%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2010

$555

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

Tax history for 5545 Locust St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,068

$43,840 + $175,360

$219,200

2025

$3,068 (+58.2%)

$43,840 + $175,360

$219,200

2024

$1,940

$27,700 + $110,900

$138,600

2023

$1,940 (+3.6%)

$27,700 + $110,900

$138,600

2022

$1,873

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2021

$1,873

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2020

$1,873 (+54.9%)

$20,049 + $113,751

$133,800

2019

$1,209 (−3.7%)

$12,900 + $73,500

$86,400

2018

$1,256

$13,455 + $76,245

$89,700

2017

$1,255 (+11.6%)

$13,455 + $76,245

$89,700

2015

$1,124

$6,060 + $77,840

$83,900

2014

$1,124 (+71.2%)

$6,060 + $77,840

$83,900

2013

$657 (+3.6%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2012

$634 (+3.9%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2011

$610 (+9.9%)

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

2010

$555

$1,644 + $5,076

$6,720

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

16 ft.

Lot depth

76 ft.

Lot size

1,212 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,696

Year built

1925

Style

Townhouse

County

Philadelphia County

APN

604052800

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

RM-1

Residential Multi-Family-1 District

The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other

Aug 16, 2017 • Final

Electrical

Replace existing lighting fixtures throughout the building with similar fixtures. Repair electrical junction boxes in accordance with electrical codes. No additional wiring is included.

New construction

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 Main Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

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: $175,360
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 76.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $43,840

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,696
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,350
School Tax: $1,718
Tax Assessed Value: $219,200
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,068

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
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: near University City
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,212 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 604052800

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

Hamilton Andrew School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Sayre William L Middle School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 71-79% 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

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 • 19139

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

58/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.1 hrs

3.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$223,000 – $270,000

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Home values near 5545 Locust St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5540 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$185,635
5536 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$141,492

Address	Redfin Estimate
5534 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$134,712
5553 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$142,723

Address	Redfin Estimate
5538 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$144,551
5555 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$145,325

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