Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom home in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia. The main level offers a comfortable living room, a formal dining area, and a kitchen. Upstairs is the home's four bedrooms along with the homes 2nd full bathroom. Additional highlights include a full basement offering abundant storage or the potential for additional living space and a private backyard. This home has convenient access to public transportation, Malcom X Park, Carroll Park, Clark Park, University of Pennsylvania and many neighborhood dining and entertaining experiences. The zoning may allow for conversion to a multifamily unit.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/11)
$280,000
5240 Larchwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
4beds
1,370sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,302 Square Feet Lot
$276,800 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardFormal dining area
- 82 days
- 80
- 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samantha Weekes 215-687-2629,
Santora Real Estate, LP 6109454982
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2649814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,370
- Total interior livable area: 1,370 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,370
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,302 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 84.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 462009600
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,432
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$276,800
$263,000 - $291,000
$1,932/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$204/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2649814 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649814 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,433 +20.1% | $173,800 +20.1% |
| 2024 | $2,026 | $144,700 |
| 2023 | $2,026 +55.6% | $144,700 |
| 2022 | $1,302 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,302 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,254 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,254 +63.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $768 | -- |
| 2015 | $768 | -- |
| 2014 | $768 -16.5% | $68,700 +506.5% |
| 2012 | $921 | $11,328 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2006 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,328 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,328 +47.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,680 +6.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $7,232 +13% |
| 1999 | -- | $6,400 |
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Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Philadelphia
- 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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