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Sold for $508,000
  • $508,000

    4542 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

    4beds
    1,498sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1910
    1,252 Square Feet Lot
    $509,700 Zestimate®
    $339/sqft
    $2,483 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $509,700

    $484,000 - $535,000

    $2,483/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to the beautiful and completely remodeled 4542 Sansom Street in Philadelphia in Penn Alexander School District. This gorgeous home on a wide, tree-lined street with ample street parking in University City has it all! Your large covered front porch is the perfect hangout spot on those cool summer nights and will keep you dry on those rainy days as you enter into your front door. Once inside, you are greeted with a bright & sprawling open floor plan for your living room, dining room, and kitchen, complete with recessed lighting throughout. The kitchen contains every amenity - breakfast island with storage and built-in microwave, all stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, five-burner gas stove with griddle insert & hood vent, white shaker cabinets and marble-patterned countertops complete the look! The laundry hookup has been moved onto the main floor for your convenience. This large laundry room behind the kitchen could easily fit a table for folding or even double as a walk-in pantry. The back door leads to a private fenced-in patio. The 2nd floor plan includes 3 spacious bedrooms and a hall bath with tile shower & tub. Ascend to the primary suite privately situated on the entire 3rd floor. This bedroom is huge and offers two closets, one of which is a walk-in, and a primary bath with a massive walk-in tiled shower complete with glass doors and dual shower heads (rainfall and detachable). Above this level is the entrance to the roof deck with incredible views of the city and built-in lighting. The lower level offers another half bath and two more additional finished rooms, great for a home office, a home gym, a movie room, the possibilities are endless! Dual zoned air conditioning. Walking distance to restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, public transit and a quick drive to pick up Rt76. Be the first to live in this gorgeous new home! Schedule your showing today.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lisa Murphy 610-322-1502,

    Compass RE,

    Listing Team: Lisa Murphy Team

    Bought with:

    Hannah Smith, RS359052

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2587098MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central, Zoned, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Disposal, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Hookup, Main Level
    Features
    • Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Double Hung, Replacement, Energy Efficient, Vinyl Clad
    • Basement: Full,Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,498
    • Total interior livable area: 1,498 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,498
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Four
    • Stories: 4
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof Deck
    • Exterior features: Other, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Panoramic, City
    Lot
    • Size: 1,252 sqft
    • Dimensions: 17.00 x 75.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 601031600
    • Zoning: RSA5
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Fiberglass
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910
    • Major remodel year: 2025

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: University City
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/17/2026Sold$508,000-0.4%$339/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587098 Report a problem
    4/1/2026Pending sale$509,900$340/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587098 Report a problem
    3/6/2026Contingent$509,900$340/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587098 Report a problem
    2/24/2026Price change$509,900-3.8%$340/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587098 Report a problem
    2/8/2026Price change$529,900-1.9%$354/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2547262 Report a problem
    1/14/2026Price change$539,900-1.7%$360/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2547262 Report a problem
    12/3/2025Price change$549,000-3.7%$366/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2547262 Report a problem
    10/12/2025Price change$569,900-2.6%$380/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2547262 Report a problem
    9/13/2025Listed for sale$585,000+207.9%$391/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2536642 Report a problem
    12/8/2023Sold$190,000$127/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,990 $356,500
    2024$4,990 $356,500
    2023$4,990 +49.8%$356,500
    2022$3,332 --
    2021$3,332 +3.9%--
    2018$3,207 -75.7%--
    2017$13,171 --
    2016$13,171 --
    2015$13,171 --
    2014$13,171 +837.9%$134,800 +1308.9%
    2012$1,404 $9,568
    2011-- $9,568
    2010-- $9,568
    2009-- $9,568
    2008-- $9,568
    2007-- $9,568 +7.6%
    2006-- $8,896
    2005-- $8,896
    2004-- $8,896 +9.9%
    2003-- $8,096 -7.3%
    2002-- $8,736
    2000-- $8,736 +48.4%
    1999-- $5,888

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Spruce Hill

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Penn Alexander School
    • Middle: Penn Alexander
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    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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