Turning onto Matthews St you will immediately notice the quiet charm of the block. One home in from the corner you will find 5568 Matthews St, a newly updated family ready 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in the East Germantown/Ogontz neighborhood. Upon entering the home you will notice the high ceilings that provide the feeling of expansive space in cozy comfort. Enter into the open living room and dining room with brand new floors and fixtures. The kitchen has been updated and ready for you to customize to your preferred appliances. Upstairs three spacious bedrooms each with its own closet are perfect for your family to create the comfortable home you have always dreamed of. The newly remodeled bathroom with a shower/tub combo round out this classic townhome. A backyard space with doors that open to the basement provide an open canvas to create your own backyard oasis. The basement offers washer/dryer as well as unfinished space that can be updated to add more living space, gym, or office. With a new roof and updates throughout this home is ready to be customized with your visions of home.
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
5568 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
3beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
836 Square Feet Lot
$166,000 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$1,601 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,000
$149,000 - $183,000
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Listed by:
Thaddeus Dynakowski III 215-995-3199,
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Bought with:
Thomas Kaiser, RS163206A
City & Suburban Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2347914
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,056
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 836 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 52.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 122290000
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Germantown (east)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,093
- Date on market: 5/17/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2024 | Sold | $150,000-6.3%$142/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2347914 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Contingent | $160,000$152/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $160,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2347914 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Pending sale | $160,000+79.8%$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2347914 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2023 | Sold | $89,000$84/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2222898 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $89,000$84/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2222898 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2023 | Contingent | $89,000$84/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $89,000$84/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2222898 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2023 | Contingent | $89,000$84/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Price change | $89,000-6.3%$84/sqft |
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| 4/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $95,000+26.7%$90/sqft |
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| 1/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/23/2020 | Contingent | $75,000$71/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH939130 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2020 | Pending sale | $75,000$71/sqft |
Source: All-Ways Agency #PAPH939130 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $75,000+27.3%$71/sqft |
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| 1/27/2005 | Sold | $58,900+81.2%$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2004 | Sold | $32,500$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,585 +44.9% | $113,200 +44.9% |
| 2024 | $1,093 | $78,100 |
| 2023 | $1,093 +78.3% | $78,100 |
| 2022 | $613 | -- |
| 2021 | $613 -4.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $641 +689.6% | -- |
| 2017 | $81 -65.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $232 | -- |
| 2015 | $232 | -- |
| 2014 | $232 -33.3% | $56,000 +525% |
| 2012 | $348 | $8,960 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,960 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,960 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,160 +8.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $7,520 +13% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,656 +30% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,120 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown East
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Prince Hall SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Wagner Gen Louis Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10King Martin Luther High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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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