Welcome to 5809 Chew Avenue, a generously sized single-family home offering 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. With its expansive layout and solid footprint, this property presents exceptional potential for a full-scale redevelopment. Featuring ample square footage and a flexible interior structure, this home is an ideal project for investors, rehabbers, or developers seeking scale and long-term upside. Located just minutes from La Salle University, public transit, and neighborhood amenities, the area offers both convenience and strong future value. All offers are welcome. Your chance to secure a great investment is just around the corner — book your showing today! Property is being sold as-is.
Under contract
Price cut: $25K (8/19)
$160,000
5809 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
6beds
2,583sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$157,300 Zestimate®
$62/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 502 days
- 90
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Fiteni 484-340-0598,
Realectiv 4843400598
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2487590
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,583
- Total interior livable area: 2,583 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,583
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 150.00
- Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 591206000
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
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: $62/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $274,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,838
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$157,300
$149,000 - $165,000
$2,463/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Contingent | $160,000$62/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $160,000-13.5%$62/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$72/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Contingent | $185,000$72/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$72/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000-13.3%$75/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listing removed | $225,000$87/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$87/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $235,000-9.3%$91/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $259,000-2.3%$100/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000+562.5%$103/sqft |
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| 7/16/2012 | Sold | $40,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,838 +25% | $274,200 +25% |
| 2024 | $3,071 | $219,400 |
| 2023 | $3,071 +51.4% | $219,400 |
| 2022 | $2,028 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,028 -4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,118 +51.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,401 -12.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,606 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,606 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,606 +4.5% | $114,700 +800.6% |
| 2012 | $1,537 | $12,736 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,736 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,736 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,736 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,736 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,736 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,840 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,752 +14.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $9,376 +3.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,088 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,088 |
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Neighborhood: Germantown East
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