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5853 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$249,800

Home List Price

$2,966*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,496 SqFt
$167/SqFt
Townhouse

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5853 Washington Ave, Philadelphia$249,800

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1925
HeatingRadiant
CoolingWall Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2395738
Lot Size0.03 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 5853 Washington Ave

This Cobbs Creek row home is a balanced blend of past and present. This 3bed/2 bath house boasts its original leaded glass, tiled fireplace, pocket door and wood floors with inlays, yet it also features all the necessary updates for modern life: a 200amp electrical system, three skylights that illuminate the second floor and stairwell, and a freshly renovated bathroom and kitchen complete with new appliances. The property is a short drive from Clark Park and University City and is within walking distance of the 3.7-mile Cobbs Creek Trail, a newly renovated library, and a public pool currently under construction and projected to be completed in mid 2025. Make your appointment today to see it in person!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,496 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space & Company
  • Office Phone: (215) 625-3650
  • Listing Agent: Wesley Kays-Henry

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

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Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $249,800
  • Price Per SqFt: $167/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$265.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$200

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

946

5853 Washington Ave vs Philadelphia

49 DAYS ON ROCKET

+4 Days

$249,800

-$15.5K Less

$167/SqFt

-$34 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $15.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $34/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2395738

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Space & Company
  • Office Phone: (215) 625-3650
  • Listing Agent: Wesley Kays-Henry

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 12/17/2024, 11:55:57 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 18, 2018Home Sold
$125,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$6 -
2019$1,156$82,600
2018$1,263$90,200
2017$1,263$90,200

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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3
/10

  • Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

  • 7051 Ruskin Ln

  • 0.92 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • W B Evans Magnet School

  • 900 Baily Rd

  • 0.94 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-6

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4
/10

  • East Lansdowne Elementary School

  • 401 Emerson Ave

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,418. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5853 Washington Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5853 Washington Ave property is $249,800.

What type of property is this?

The property 5853 Washington Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 5853 Washington Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $6 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 18, 2018 for $125,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5853 Washington Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5853 Washington Ave is 1,496 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5853 Washington Ave is 1925.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19143›5853 Washington Ave

This home is located at 5853 Washington Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 1,496 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $249,800.

Over 219 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 523 listings were sold below the listed price and 204 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 1.8% between October 2024 and November 2024. Listings spent 45 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $265,372 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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