5956 Springfield Ave is a 1,596 square foot townhouse on a 1,449 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Philadelphia data, we estimate the home's value is $131,586.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
1,449 sq ftLot Size
$82Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$131,586
$21K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 12.3% lower than the average sale price ($150K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$494 (−73.9%)
$27,060 + $108,240
$135,300
2025
$1,894 (+29.1%)
$27,060 + $108,240
$135,300
2024
$1,467
$20,900 + $83,900
$104,800
2023
$1,467 (+29.5%)
$20,900 + $83,900
$104,800
2022
$1,132
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2021
$1,132
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2020
$1,132 (+8.3%)
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2019
$1,046 (+31.1%)
$11,205 + $63,495
$74,700
2018
$798 (+0.1%)
$8,550 + $48,450
$57,000
2017
$797 (+4.3%)
$8,550 + $48,450
$57,000
2015
$764 (+0.1%)
$6,809 + $50,191
$57,000
2014
$763 (−19.7%)
$6,809 + $50,191
$57,000
2013
$951 (+3.6%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2012
$918 (+3.9%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2011
$884 (+9.9%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2010
$804
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
Tax history for 5956 Springfield Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$494 (−73.9%)
$27,060 + $108,240
$135,300
2025
$1,894 (+29.1%)
$27,060 + $108,240
$135,300
2024
$1,467
$20,900 + $83,900
$104,800
2023
$1,467 (+29.5%)
$20,900 + $83,900
$104,800
2022
$1,132
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2021
$1,132
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2020
$1,132 (+8.3%)
$12,135 + $68,765
$80,900
2019
$1,046 (+31.1%)
$11,205 + $63,495
$74,700
2018
$798 (+0.1%)
$8,550 + $48,450
$57,000
2017
$797 (+4.3%)
$8,550 + $48,450
$57,000
2015
$764 (+0.1%)
$6,809 + $50,191
$57,000
2014
$763 (−19.7%)
$6,809 + $50,191
$57,000
2013
$951 (+3.6%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2012
$918 (+3.9%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2011
$884 (+9.9%)
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
2010
$804
$1,645 + $8,083
$9,728
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSA-5
/AHC
/NIS
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
Airport Hazard Control Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Jan 30, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Perform interior plumbing work.
Plumbing
Nov 12, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical service and wiring for a dryer, bathroom, and bedrooms. Install new receptacles, ground fault circuit interrupter outlets, and battery-operated combination detectors. All work must comply with electrical codes.
Electrical
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Brick
View Information
View: Typical
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,596
Building Sq. Ft: 1,596
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 427'1" W OF 59TH ST; LOT 15'3" X 95'
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,449
Legal Lot Number: 250
Legal Block Number: 28S11
Municipality Name: PHILADELPHIA
Acres: 0.0333
Depth Footage: 95
Front Footage: 15
Zoning Code: RM1
County Use Description: RES-ROW (3 OR MORE), 2 STORIES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,449 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 401098200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mitchell El School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Bartram John - Main
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$126,000 – $152,000
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