Attention seasoned home owner/ Investor: qualified for AirBNB: World cup in 2026 in Philly. Welcome to this beautifully renovated (2019) 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home located in the rapidly developing University City district.The first floor boasts original classic stairs and a decorative fireplace. Spacious living room and dining room. Powder room and laundry room on the rear area of ist floor. Take step upstairs that comes with 4 bedrooms and a hallway bathroom. High ceilings on the first and second floors. 4 year-old HAVC system and hot water tank. Newer appliances (gas stove, and stainless refrigerator). All new windows except the first-floor front. The property is near Drexel and the University of Penn. Schedule a showing on this home today.Located in a bustling area of university city (West Philly) this home is around the corner from Green Line Coffee Shop, a walk to Fresh Grocer, the local movie theater, City Tap House, Han Dynasty, and many more. Come you will fall in love! Located in a bustling area of the university city in West Philly, close to U Penn, University of Science & Drexel campus. Hospitals, restaurants, bars, shops, movie theaters, grocery stores, and much more. In the footsteps of the train station (subway) of the Market-Frankford Line.
For sale
$449,000
5 S 44th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
4beds
1,450sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
1,280 Square Feet Lot
$438,200 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original classic stairsDining roomLaundry roomDecorative fireplacePowder room
- 317 days |
- 153 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Yong Sun 610-291-0287,
Brightsky Realty LLC 6106447200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2495704
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,450
- 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: 1,280 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 272120500
- Zoning: RESD SINGLE FAMILY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $336,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,710
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$438,200
$416,000 - $460,000
$2,773/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $449,000-2.2%$310/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $459,000-1.1%$317/sqft |
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| 3/11/2026 | Price change | $464,000-1.1%$320/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $469,000-2.3%$323/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $480,000+29.7%$331/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Sold | $370,000-5.1%$255/sqft |
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| 4/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $389,900$269/sqft |
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| 10/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $389,900+56%$269/sqft |
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| 9/4/2019 | Sold | $250,000-3.5%$172/sqft |
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| 8/20/2019 | Pending sale | $259,000$179/sqft |
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| 7/15/2019 | Price change | $259,000-3.7%$179/sqft |
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| 7/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $269,000+58.2%$186/sqft |
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| 12/1/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 11/14/2017 | Price change | $1,400-12.5%$1/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Price change | $1,600-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 10/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 7/21/2017 | Sold | $170,000-10.1%$117/sqft |
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| 6/10/2017 | Listed for sale | $189,000+136.3%$130/sqft |
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| 4/20/2010 | Sold | $80,000-30.4%$55/sqft |
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| 5/17/2007 | Sold | $115,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,003 +6.2% | $357,400 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $4,710 | $336,500 |
| 2023 | $4,710 +31.3% | $336,500 |
| 2022 | $3,588 | -- |
| 2021 | $3,588 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,453 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,453 -9.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,820 | -- |
| 2015 | $3,820 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,820 +4.5% | $272,900 +3607.9% |
| 2012 | $3,657 | $7,360 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,360 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,360 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,360 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,360 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,360 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,848 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,848 +12.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,080 +0.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,048 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,048 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Spruce Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Locke Alain SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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