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  • $1,349,200

    279 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

    3beds
    1,998sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1910
    1,324 Square Feet Lot
    $1,349,200 Zestimate®
    $675/sqft
    $4,420 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,349,200

    $1.27M - $1.46M

    $4,420/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Situated on a tree-lined block in the heart of Society Hill, this light-filled and spacious home is within steps of the area's top amenities. The three-story 18' wide home is elegantly appointed with high ceilings and generous living spaces. Guests are welcomed into a vestibule and enter into an open concept living area that leads to an expansive dining room and bright kitchen. An exceptional outdoor space in the rear of the home surrounds the property with native landscaping and cool shade in summer months. Behind a secret door on the main floor is a powder room providing intrigue and a fun bit of history. Continuing upstairs, the second floor master suite beautifully captures the tree-top view through dramatic double height windows flooding the floor with natural light. The spacious suite features abundant closet space with built-ins. The second floor bathroom connects to the master suite and is thoughtfully designed to create a spa-like experience. The office/guest bedroom on this floor is accessed through sweeping french doors and is comfortably outfitted with a gas fireplace and built-in bookcases. The third floor guest suite features a large bedroom, bathroom with skylight and den area for additional living space. First showings at Open House, Saturday, November 2nd 11:30am-1:00pm

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Other
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1,324 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 051088100
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Other

    Other facts
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • ConstructionMaterials: Masonry
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • StructureType: Row/Townhouse
    • AccessibilityFeatures: Other
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/23/2023Sold$1,210,000-3.2%$606/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2142774 Report a problem
    10/29/2022Pending sale$1,250,000$626/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2142774 Report a problem
    9/1/2022Listed for sale$1,250,000+32.6%$626/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2142774 Report a problem
    1/23/2020Sold$942,500-2.3%$472/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/12/2019Pending sale$965,000$483/sqft
    Source: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC #PAPH846162 Report a problem
    10/29/2019Listed for sale$965,000+5.5%$483/sqft
    Source: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC #PAPH846162 Report a problem
    5/23/2016Sold$915,000+4.1%$458/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/2/2016Pending sale$879,000$440/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6737848 Report a problem
    2/26/2016Listed for sale$879,000+117%$440/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach #6737848 Report a problem
    6/11/1998Sold$405,000+113.2%$203/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/12/1998Sold$190,000$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$16,091 +28.9%$1,149,500 +28.9%
    2024$12,482 $891,700
    2023$12,482 +5.4%$891,700
    2022$11,848 --
    2021$11,848 +3.3%--
    2018$11,466 +5.1%--
    2017$10,906 +19.6%--
    2016$9,117 -4.4%--
    2015$9,537 --
    2014$9,537 $681,300 +609.7%
    2012-- $96,000
    2011-- $96,000
    2010-- $96,000
    2009-- $96,000
    2008-- $96,000 +15.5%
    2007-- $83,136
    2006-- $83,136
    2005-- $83,136
    2004-- $83,136
    2003-- $83,136 +6%
    2002-- $78,400 +22.5%
    2000-- $64,000
    1999-- $64,000

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    Neighborhood: Society Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

    Source: The 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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