Come and visit this beautiful row/home in the heart of West Philadelphia. This two story 3 bedroom home with 1 1/2 baths has a large master bedroom with a spacious walk-in closet and two additional spacious bedrooms. This home gives an elegant touch as you enter into a spacious living room and dining room with fresh neutral painted walls, original wood floors, central air, newer efficient thermal windows and more. The newly renovated kitchen is complete w/granite countertops, stainless appliances, original cabinetry and glass tiled backsplash, plus the bonus of a powder room off to the side. The basement offers a spacious laundry area with washer/dryer hookup and tons of storage space. This is a great starter home with lots of potential for a savvy buyer or investor looking to have a tenant move right in. This isa MUST SEE!!! Schedule an appointment today.
Sold for $49,000
$49,000
5542 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
3beds
1,080sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
871 Square Feet Lot
$208,900 Zestimate®
$45/sqft
$1,766 Estimated rent
Home value
$208,900
$184,000 - $230,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- CeilngFan(s), Energy Efficient Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 871 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 041244200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Average+
- Year built: 1925
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Other
Other facts
- CurrentFinancing: Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b), FHA 203(k)
- LocaleListingStatus: ACTIVE
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- BedroomSecond1Level: Upper 1
- BedroomThird1Level: Upper 1
- CookingFuel: GasCooking
- Design: 2-Story
- DiningKitchen: EatInKitchen
- Foundation: ConcreteFoun
- Heating: Hot Water
- HotWater: Natural Gas
- Kitchen1Level: Main
- LivingRoomLevel: Main
- PoolType: NoPool
- PropertyCondition: Average+
- RoomList: Living Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen
- SewerSeptic: Public Sewer
- State: PA
- Water: Public
- BedroomMaster1Level: Upper 1
- FireplaceCount: NoFireplace
- GarageSpaces: NoGarage
- LaundryType: BsmtLaundry
- LotDescription: RearYard, FrontYard
- InteriorSquareFeetSource: Assessor
- InteriorFeatures: CeilngFan(s), Energy Efficient Windows
- Parking: Street
- Styles: Traditional, StraightThru
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $49,000-59.2%$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $120,000$111/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2467622 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $120,000+20%$111/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2467622 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $100,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2017 | Pending sale | $100,000$93/sqft |
Source: HomeSmart Realty Advisors #6979605 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $100,000$93/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6979605 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,052 +45.3% | $146,600 +45.3% |
| 2024 | $1,412 | $100,900 |
| 2023 | $1,412 | $100,900 |
| 2022 | $1,412 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,412 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,361 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,361 +294.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $345 -2.2% | -- |
| 2015 | $353 | -- |
| 2014 | $353 | $54,200 +605.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2006 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,680 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,680 +41.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $5,440 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,440 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,440 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Carroll Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10GUIDON S BLUFORD EL SCHGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Overbrook High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barton School
- Middle: Barratt Norris
- High: Overbrook
- District: Philadelphia
Source: The 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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