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!
Pending
$147,000
5538 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
822sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
953 Square Feet Lot
$144,700 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Desirable blockWell-sized bedroomsFunctional layout
- 62 days |
- 15 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 02:52pm
Listed by:
Noah Berson 215-206-9766,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: The Berson Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2572816
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 822
- Total interior livable area: 822 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 822
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 953 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 604130000
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $110,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,552
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$144,700
$137,000 - $152,000
$1,708/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Pending sale | $147,000$179/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,000+13.2%$179/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,175$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2023 | Price change | $1,175-4.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,225$1/sqft |
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| 6/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2023 | Price change | $1,225-5.8%$1/sqft |
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| 4/21/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 1/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2022 | Listing removed | $129,900$158/sqft |
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| 11/12/2022 | Price change | $129,900-4.4%$158/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/14/2022 | Price change | $135,900-6.9%$165/sqft |
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| 9/30/2022 | Price change | $145,900-2.7%$177/sqft |
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| 9/12/2022 | Price change | $150,000-11.2%$182/sqft |
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| 8/5/2022 | Price change | $169,000-5.6%$206/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,000+411.4%$218/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,300+13%$2/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 3/6/2017 | Sold | $35,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,552 +10.3% | $110,900 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,407 | $100,500 |
| 2023 | $1,407 +33.8% | $100,500 |
| 2022 | $1,051 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,051 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,012 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,012 -80.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $5,110 | -- |
| 2015 | $5,110 | -- |
| 2014 | $5,110 | $52,300 +663.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,848 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,368 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,368 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,368 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,368 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,368 +17.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,408 +29% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,192 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$873/mo
Principal & interest
$758
Property taxes
$115
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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