Welcome to 5223 Addison Street, a renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick townhome in West Philadelphia. The approximately 1,140-square-foot home offers a functional straight-through layout with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, updated windows, and contemporary finishes throughout. The main level features an open living and dining area leading into an updated kitchen equipped with quartz countertops, solid-wood cabinetry with soft-close drawers, stainless-steel appliances, and a half bathroom. The upper level offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the finished basement provides an additional full bathroom; the basement can be used as an office space, recreation area, or storage. An enclosed front porch adds an additional practical extension of the living space. Positioned on a quiet residential block, the property is conveniently located near Malcolm X Park and the Baltimore Avenue commercial corridor, with neighborhood restaurants, cafés, markets, and everyday services nearby. Public transportation is accessible along 52nd Street, with additional SEPTA trolley and bus connections serving the surrounding Cedar Park/West Philadelphia area. The location also provides convenient access to the broader University City area, including the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, as well as neighborhood destinations along Baltimore Avenue and nearby parks. Clark Park, a nine-acre public park with playgrounds, recreational areas, community events, and farmers' markets, is also within the surrounding University City/Cedar Park area. A renovated home with substantial system updates, flexible finished space, and convenient access to West Philadelphia's established residential and commercial amenities.
For sale
$310,000
5223 Addison St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,140sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
990 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary finishes throughoutQuartz countertopsUpdated windowsSubstantial system updatesFlexible finished spaceQuiet residential blockRecessed lighting
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Listed by:
Ife Foy 215-292-1238,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2662644
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 990 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 66.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602140600
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,272
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,937/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+24%$272/sqft |
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| 3/6/2019 | Sold | $250,000-4.9%$219/sqft |
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| 11/30/2018 | Price change | $262,900-7.7%$231/sqft |
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| 11/12/2018 | Price change | $284,900-5%$250/sqft |
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| 11/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $299,900+299.9%$263/sqft |
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| 6/26/2018 | Sold | $75,000+341.2%$66/sqft |
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| 5/13/1999 | Sold | $17,000+203.6%$15/sqft |
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| 3/19/1996 | Sold | $5,600$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,645 +11.3% | $260,400 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,274 | $233,900 |
| 2023 | $3,274 +86.4% | $233,900 |
| 2022 | $1,757 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,757 +56.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,121 -82.4% | -- |
| 2017 | $6,380 +773.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $731 | -- |
| 2015 | $731 | -- |
| 2014 | $731 -16.5% | $65,300 +802.9% |
| 2012 | $875 | $7,232 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,232 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,232 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2003 | -- | $6,720 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,112 -7.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,592 +28.7% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
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