Welcome to 5239 Diamond Street, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in the heart of desirable Wynnefield. Owned and lovingly cared for by the same family over the last 45 years, this well-maintained property reflects decades of pride in ownership and thoughtful stewardship. Major improvements completed within the last eight years include a new electric panel, furnace, hot water heater, garage door, and an updated exterior-to-basement drain system, providing peace of mind for the next owner. Solid, comfortable, and full of potential, this home offers a wonderful opportunity for a first-time buyer or anyone seeking a property with good bones and room to make it their own. Delivered vacant at closing, it's ready for its next chapter and for a new owner to create lasting memories. Come experience the value, warmth, and quality of a home that has been truly loved and cared for over the past 45 years.
Wynnefield, located between Fairmount Park and City Avenue, is a residential and commuter-friendly Philadelphia neighborhood with leafy park edges and mid-century apartment towers. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around City Avenue at 54th Street, where corner delis, takeout counters, and small service storefronts meet steady traffic and SEPTA stops. Landmark towers like the Presidential City Apartments define the skyline, while stone twins and brick rowhomes line quieter blocks. The Please Touch Museum in nearby Memorial Hall and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts anchor big cultural nights along the park. Wynnefield’s trails and playing fields connect daily routines to the Wissahickon and West Fairmount Park landscape.
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Market insights
$244,900
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$244,900
Median sale price in this area is $249,574. (2% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Exterior features
32-inch-wide or wider doors
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Brick and mortar foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas
HOA & community
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
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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
Fourth District Overlay - Fourth District Area
Fourth District Overlay District Commercial Review Areas - Wynnefield
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
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
6/10 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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