Welcome to this 4 bedroom, 1 bath home in the Cobbs Creek are of West Philly! Great front porch with a lower area for a garden. A vestibule with original wood trim opens into a living room with LVT floors, followed by full sized dinning room. Tile kitchen with plenty of counter space and natural light. Before entering your yard, you have first floor washer and dryer. Upstairs, you will have 4 bedrooms, all with at least one closet. Full bathroom complete with subway tile and new window. The basement is a large, unfinished basement that is 6th feet tall and has tons of potential! This property is being sold as-is and great for a first time buyer or investment property! The home is located down the street from University City and all the ongoing expansions of hospitals and pharmaceutical companies!
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
5545 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
4beds
1,696sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
1,212 Square Feet Lot
$165,500 Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$1,721 Estimated rent
Home value
$165,500
$157,000 - $174,000
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Great front porch
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Listed by:
Stosh Furtek 267-463-3320,
RE/MAX Access
Bought with:
Sinoe Naji-Taylor, RS373114
Velvet Rope Homes
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2579940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,696
- 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: 1,212 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 76.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 604052800
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
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: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,068
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $165,000+3.1%$97/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2579940 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $159,990$94/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $159,990-3%$94/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Price change | $164,990-2.9%$97/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,990+0.1%$100/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listing removed | $169,900$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2437028 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$100/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900+29.6%$103/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2437028 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,600+6.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2017 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,500+30.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2017 | Sold | $135,000-3.6%$80/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Pending sale | $140,000$83/sqft |
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| 2/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $140,000+130.9%$83/sqft |
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| 3/23/2012 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 2/11/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2007 | Sold | $60,645+203.2%$36/sqft |
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| 3/8/2005 | Sold | $20,000+177.8%$12/sqft |
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| 10/6/2004 | Sold | $7,200$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,068 +58.2% | $219,200 +58.2% |
| 2024 | $1,940 | $138,600 |
| 2023 | $1,940 +3.6% | $138,600 |
| 2022 | $1,873 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,873 +54.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,209 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,209 -3.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,256 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,256 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,256 +11.7% | $83,900 +1148.5% |
| 2012 | $1,124 | $6,720 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,720 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,720 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,240 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,240 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,240 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $5,664 -9.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,240 +7.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,792 +32.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $4,384 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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