For sale

$140,000

5770 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

3beds

1,024sqft

$912/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1940

1,120 Square Feet Lot

$138,800 Zestimate^®

$137/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Dedicated dining roomTraditional yet open layoutUpgraded kitchen

Turnkey Investment Opportunity Near Major College Campus! 5770 N 20th St offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits close to major transportation and a nearby college, making it an ideal rental or starter property. The first level features a traditional yet open layout with a spacious living room, dedicated dining room, and an upgraded kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms with ample closet space and a 3-piece hall bath. The home is equipped with a hydronic (hot water) high-efficiency boiler system and upgraded electric. The unfinished basement offers a laundry area plus additional space with potential to finish for even more living area. Priced to sell and in need of some TLC — being sold AS-IS. Easy to schedule your showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional
Flooring: Wood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,024
Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,024
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Street Lights
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.00 x 80.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 172381500
Zoning: RSA5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Straight Thru
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Flat

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Philadelphia (northwest)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $137/sqft
Tax assessed value: $150,500
Annual tax amount: $2,106
Date on market: 8/16/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$138,800

$132,000 - $146,000

$1,654/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/16/2026	Listed for sale	$140,000+8.5%$137/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2660262 Report a problem
7/13/2026	Listing removed	$129,000$126/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2631922 Report a problem
6/25/2026	Price change	$129,000-7.2%$126/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2631922 Report a problem
6/9/2026	Listed for sale	$139,000+140.1%$136/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2631922 Report a problem
9/3/2002	Sold	$57,900+123.5%$57/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/26/2002	Sold	$25,910+662.1%$25/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/3/2001	Sold	$3,400$3/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,087 +25.7%	$149,100 +25.7%
2024	$1,660	$118,600
2023	$1,660 +44.1%	$118,600
2022	$1,152	--
2021	$1,152 -4.2%	--
2018	$1,202 -86.9%	--
2017	$9,155	--
2016	$9,155	--
2015	$9,155	--
2014	$9,155	$93,700 +768.9%
2012	--	$10,784
2011	--	$10,784
2010	--	$10,784
2009	--	$10,784
2008	--	$10,784
2007	--	$10,784
2006	--	$10,784
2005	--	$10,784
2004	--	$10,784 +22.5%
2003	--	$8,800
2002	--	$8,800
2000	--	$8,800 +13.6%
1999	--	$7,744