Price improvement and new, better representative photos. Welcome to 5551 Addison Street in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia! This 3-bedroom, 1- bath rowhome has been newly renovated. As you enter the vestibule, you can see some original details of the home—board and batten, penny round tiles, and a glass panel door. The open, airy space has neutral paint tones with contrasting trim, hardwood floors, and lots of natural light. The kitchen has new appliances, countertops, and cabinetry, as well as an updated layout—perfect for cooking and entertaining. The unfinished basement offers plenty of space for storage and laundry. Upstairs you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and an updated hall bathroom with a skylight. This home offers two outdoor spaces—a covered porch and a backyard—think summer BBQs or morning coffees. In addition to the new finishes, this home offers peace of mind thanks to a new roof, new boiler, and updated electrical! Reach out to schedule your showing!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
953 sq ftLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Peter Bishop• Independent Custom Realty LLP
•215-771-4375 (broker)
•peterbishop@icrphilly.com (broker)
Listed by Nicole Klein• Independent Custom Realty LLP
•215-771-4375 (broker)
•peterbishop@icrphilly.com (broker)
Bought with Leron Grossman• Victory Real Estate, LLC
This Cobbs Creek neighborhood home is surrounded by shopping and dining and is less than 1 mile from the 56th St Station! The main floor of the home includes a carpeted living room and dining room with ceiling fan, and a kitchen at the rear with tile flooring. Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom with skylight. The home also includes a full unfinished basement. Outside, you'll find a paved and fenced rear patio and a large front porch for relaxing with family and friends. Schedule your appointment today before it's gone!
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$19,500
$24/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 5551 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.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
64 ft.
Lot size
953 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
822
Year built
1925
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
604123000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
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
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 (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
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: $88,720
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $22,180
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 822
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $683
School Tax: $869
Tax Assessed Value: $110,900
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,552
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
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: North on 56th Street, right on Addison.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
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: 604123000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Sayre William L Middle School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$168,000 – $203,000
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