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  • $130,000

    4966 Rubicam St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

    5beds
    1,835sqft
    : 
    $872/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1912
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $71/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High ceilingsOriginal crown moldingLarge dining roomSpacious roomsBack stairs
    Investor special! Opportunity for an investor or homeowner. Townhouse on a tucked away block in Germantown is being offered below market value. Property includes high ceilings, original crown molding, back stairs, spacious rooms. 1st floor offers a large dining room and kitchen area, full bathroom and a room which could be a living room or bedroom, mudroom which leads out to back yard. 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms, 1/2 bathroom plus a converted bedroom to a kitchen. 3rd floor has 2 additional large bedrooms and a full bathroom. Property being sold in "AS IS" condition.
    25 days
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sara Stewart 215-880-1165,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 2152473600

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2655432MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Full Bath
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Upper
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Mud room
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Mud Room
      Features
      • 2nd Kitchen
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,835
      • Total interior livable area: 1,835 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,835
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 121190800
      • Zoning: RSA5
      • Zoning description: Residential
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Straight Thru
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
      Condition
      • Below Average
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1912

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Septic
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Germantown
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $71/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $177,500
      • Annual tax amount: $2,484
      • Date on market: 8/10/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b)
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,549/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/28/2026Listed for sale$130,000+87.1%$71/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2655432 Report a problem
        10/26/2012Sold$69,500-7.3%$38/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/12/2012Listed for sale$75,000$41/sqft
        Source: WEICHERT, REALTORS - McCarthy Associates #6108851 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,485 +45.4%$177,500 +45.4%
        2024$1,709 $122,100
        2023$1,709 +64.1%$122,100
        2022$1,041 --
        2021$1,041 +56.6%--
        2018$665 -91.2%--
        2017$7,533 --
        2016$7,533 +775.1%--
        2015$861 --
        2014$861 +11.9%$77,100 +887.4%
        2012$769 $7,808
        2011-- $7,808
        2010-- $7,808
        2009-- $7,808
        2008-- $7,808
        2007-- $7,808
        2006-- $7,808
        2005-- $7,808
        2004-- $7,808 +9.9%
        2003-- $7,104
        2002-- $7,104 +31.4%
        2000-- $5,408
        1999-- $5,408
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Wister

        Getting around

        75 / 100
        Very Walkable
        67 / 100
        Good Transit
        52 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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