Investor special in the Wister/Germantown section of Philadelphia with strong bones and serious upside. 4955 Sheldon Street is a spacious single-family home offering approximately 1,902 square feet on a oversized 35x141 lot. This is a true value-add opportunity for an investor, builder, or savvy buyer looking for their next fix-and-flip or long-term buy-and-hold project. New construction homes are being built on the block and throughout surrounding blocks, adding to the area’s growth and future value potential. Set on a bright residential street directly across from Wister Park and Playground. Located just minutes from LaSalle University and close to Germantown Avenue shopping, dining, public transportation, Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia Tennis Club, and Woodford Tennis Club, this property sits in a location with strong neighborhood demand and upside. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Contents may or may not be removed.
Sold for $112,000
Zestimate®
$112,000
4955 Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
3beds
1,902sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,900 Square Feet Lot
$112,000 Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$2,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$112,000
$106,000 - $118,000
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Bright residential streetSpacious single-family home
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Listed by:
Taison DeVore 215-678-4254,
Trinity Property Advisors
Bought with:
Taison DeVore, RS330459
Trinity Property Advisors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2597586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,902
- Total interior livable area: 1,902 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,902
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,900 sqft
- Dimensions: 35.00 x 140.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 121183900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Germantown
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Sold | $112,000+6.7%$59/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2597586 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $105,000$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2597586 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $105,000$55/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2597586 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,865 +170.8% | $204,700 +41.4% |
| 2024 | $1,058 | $144,800 |
| 2023 | $1,058 | $144,800 |
| 2022 | $1,058 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,058 -30.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,531 +44.7% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,058 -85.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $7,387 +598% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,058 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,058 +5.5% | $116,800 +1348.4% |
| 2012 | $1,003 | $8,064 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,064 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,064 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,328 +7.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,816 +33.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wister
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Logan James SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Fitler Academics PlusGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19144
- Wister
- 4955 Sheldon St
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