For sale

$265,000

494 E Sanger St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

5beds

1,248sqft

$1,671/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1924

1,659 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$212/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to 494 E Sanger St, Philadelphia a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring a fenced front deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The fully finished basement adds even more living space, complete with 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom ideal for guests, an in-law suite, or extra rental potential. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated throughout, this home offers space, comfort, and flexibility in a great Philadelphia location

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Wood
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,248
Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,248
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Parking Lot

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,659 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16 x 104

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 351192100
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1924

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Lawndale

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $212/sqft
Tax assessed value: $192,400
Annual tax amount: $2,693
Date on market: 7/30/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,FHA 203(b),VA Loan,FHA,Cash
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/31/2026	Listed for sale	$265,000+102.3%$212/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2654546 Report a problem
2/5/2019	Sold	$131,000+0.8%$105/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/23/2018	Listed for sale	$129,999+38.3%$104/sqft
Source: Realty Mark Associates #PAPH178842 Report a problem
12/1/2017	Listing removed	$94,000$75/sqft
Source: Philadelphia - NE #1003869673 Report a problem
10/26/2017	Listed for sale	$94,000+22.1%$75/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County #7074525 Report a problem
5/26/2005	Sold	$77,000+62.8%$62/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/8/1998	Sold	$47,300$38/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,553 +30.3%	$182,400 +30.3%
2024	$1,960	$140,000
2023	$1,960 +47.7%	$140,000
2022	$1,327	--
2021	$1,327 +4.2%	--
2018	$1,274	--
2017	$1,274 -3.6%	--
2016	$1,321	--
2015	$1,321	--
2014	$1,321 +4.5%	$94,400 +612.6%
2012	$1,265	$13,248
2011	--	$13,248
2010	--	$13,248
2009	--	$13,248
2008	--	$13,248
2007	--	$13,248 +7.5%
2006	--	$12,320
2005	--	$12,320
2004	--	$12,320 +4.1%
2003	--	$11,840
2002	--	$11,840
2000	--	$11,840 -6.8%
1999	--	$12,704