Wonderful 3 bed, 1 Bath home in Philadelphia. Enter the home and be invited by the natural light coming through the windows. Beautiful flooring brings you through the living and dining areas to the Kitchen! Here you have cabinets, plenty of countertop space, and Appliances. Just off of the kitchen through the door access the back yard, perfect for summertime grilling and more. Upstairs on the 2nd floor you will find 3 bedrooms. Easy access to major roadways. The convenience of the location and everything about this home is truly unique, Put this on your List and book your appointment today!!
Sold for $159,000
$159,000
5820 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,024sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,016 Square Feet Lot
$161,300 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$1,500 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,300
$147,000 - $177,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marina Zaspel 267-288-8982,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Bought with:
Yashira Zayas, RS369047
Giraldo Real Estate Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2507556
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- 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
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,016 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 64.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 033128500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $159,000$155/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Sold | $159,000$155/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2507556 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $159,000+6.1%$155/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2507556 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Price change | $149,900-4.2%$146/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $156,500+4.4%$153/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480550 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $149,900+1.7%$146/sqft |
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| 2/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Price change | $147,400-1.7%$144/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2162204 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2022 | Price change | $149,900-9.1%$146/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Price change | $164,900-5.7%$161/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2152818 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2022 | Price change | $174,900-7.9%$171/sqft |
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| 8/12/2022 | Price change | $189,900-5%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2143850 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900+122.1%$195/sqft |
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| 5/31/2022 | Sold | $90,000-9.9%$88/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Price change | $99,900-5.7%$98/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Price change | $105,900-3.6%$103/sqft |
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| 3/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $109,900+189.2%$107/sqft |
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| 3/15/2001 | Sold | $38,000+59.3%$37/sqft |
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| 2/17/1998 | Sold | $23,850$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,782 +43.8% | $127,300 +43.8% |
| 2024 | $1,239 | $88,500 |
| 2023 | $1,239 +38.9% | $88,500 |
| 2022 | $892 | -- |
| 2021 | $892 +3.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $859 | -- |
| 2017 | $859 +14.4% | -- |
| 2016 | $752 -2.7% | -- |
| 2015 | $773 | -- |
| 2014 | $773 | $71,600 +734.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,576 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,576 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $7,808 +19.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,528 +5.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,176 +15.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $5,344 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Anderson Add B SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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