Beautifully Renovated Home in Northwood – Move-In Ready! Welcome to 5242 Sylvester Street, a stunning fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home located in the desirable Northwood section of Philadelphia. Step inside to discover a bright and inviting interior featuring new recessed lighting and fresh paint throughout. The brand-new kitchen is a true showstopper, boasting quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and modern cabinetry — perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy peace of mind with all-new systems, including new electric, new boiler, new water heater, new windows, and a new roof. Upstairs, the beautifully remodeled full bathroom adds both style and function, while the partially finished basement includes a half bath and makes a great bonus space for a media room, gym, or entertainment area. Outside, you'll love the covered front porch and gated backyard, which offers the flexibility of off-street parking or a spacious yard for gatherings and relaxation. A rear basement entrance adds convenience and accessibility. This home is perfect for anyone seeking a low-maintenance, move-in ready option in a well-established neighborhood close to public transportation, schools, and shopping. Don’t miss the opportunity to make 5242 Sylvester Street your new home — schedule your showing today!
Sold for $257,500
$257,500
5242 Sylvester St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
3beds
1,200sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1940
1,582 Square Feet Lot
$263,200 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$1,800 Estimated rent
Home value
$263,200
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Quartz countertopsGated backyardPartially finished basementOff-street parkingCovered front porchSubway tile backsplashModern cabinetry
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Listed by:
Alex Penn 610-937-7122,
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Bought with:
Marisol Velez, RS284550
Legal Real Estate LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2494176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Improved,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Exterior Entry,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Enclosed, Private, Secured, Unpaved, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,582 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 105.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 621363900
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite,Traditional,Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Northwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $164,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,308
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $257,500+3%$215/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Contingent | $250,000$208/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $250,000+0%$208/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Price change | $249,9980%$208/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $249,999-2.7%$208/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $256,9990%$214/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $257,000+104%$214/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Sold | $126,000+34%$105/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2419938 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Sold | $94,000-13%$78/sqft |
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| 7/12/2006 | Sold | $108,000+103.8%$90/sqft |
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| 5/30/1997 | Sold | $53,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,308 +26.6% | $164,900 +26.6% |
| 2024 | $1,824 | $130,300 |
| 2023 | $1,824 +40.7% | $130,300 |
| 2022 | $1,296 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,296 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,244 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,244 +0.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,237 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,237 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,237 +4.5% | $88,400 +665.2% |
| 2012 | $1,185 | $11,552 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,552 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,552 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,552 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,552 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,552 +7.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,752 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,752 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,752 +5.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,176 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,176 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,176 |
| 1999 | -- | $10,176 |
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Neighborhood: Northwood
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ziegler William H SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Frankford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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