Skip main navigation
Sold for $259,000
  • Zillow Home logoZestimate®
    $259,000

    5825 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

    3beds
    1,384sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    2,075 Square Feet Lot
    $259,000 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $1,785 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $259,000

    $246,000 - $272,000

    $1,785/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $1,785/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $1,785/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $1,703/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $1,703/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Welcoming covered front porchSunny dining roomWonderful screened-in back porchOriginal terra-cotta tilesOpen-concept kitchenThree spacious light-filled bedrooms
    Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath twin in Germantown! The welcoming covered front porch, featuring original terra-cotta tiles, invites you to sit back and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the bright and cozy living room features beautiful hardwood floors with walnut inlays and a fireplace. The sunny dining room is perfect for entertaining, while the open-concept kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and leads to a wonderful screened-in back porch. The screened porch overlooks a lush green backdrop and an enclosed garden plot or dog run—whatever best suits your needs. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious, light-filled bedrooms. The primary bedroom features a charming office nook with 3 large windows. The basement adds valuable living and utility space with a full bathroom, laundry area, and convenient exit to the rear steps and garage. The home also features mostly updated electrical, including a new electrical panel, as well as a new water heater. This Germantown gem is within walking distance of the Awbury Arboretum, where you can enjoy beautiful grounds, community events, goat walks, and kids’ camps. Come see all that this special home has to offer!

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jenny Sweeney 215-247-3600,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

    Bought with:

    Sarah Gabriel, RS354274

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2660576MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Exterior Entry,Concrete
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,384
    • Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,384
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Built In, Attached, Driveway
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,075 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23.00 x 92.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 591206800
    • Zoning: RSA3
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: AirLite
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • 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: $187/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $218,500
    • Annual tax amount: $3,058
    • Date on market: 8/19/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Inclusions: All Appliances As Is. There Is Also A Brand-new Sink And Dishwasher Included In The Sale. They Are In Boxes In The Basement
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2026Sold$259,000$187/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2660576 Report a problem
    8/22/2026Contingent$259,000$187/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2660576 Report a problem
    8/19/2026Listed for sale$259,000+12.7%$187/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2660576 Report a problem
    8/15/2023Listing removed$229,900$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    7/24/2023Price change$229,900-4%$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    7/17/2023Price change$239,400-0.2%$173/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    6/29/2023Price change$239,900-4%$173/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    6/4/2023Listed for sale$249,900-3.9%$181/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    5/22/2023Contingent$260,000$188/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    4/26/2023Listed for sale$260,000+74.7%$188/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2225254 Report a problem
    5/7/2009Listing removed$148,800$108/sqft
    Source: eWebEngine #5504508 Report a problem
    3/29/2009Listed for sale$148,800+14.5%$108/sqft
    Source: eWebEngine #5504508 Report a problem
    9/20/2005Sold$129,900+80.7%$94/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/15/2001Sold$71,900+86.8%$52/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/4/2001Sold$38,500+626.4%$28/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/25/2000Sold$5,300$4/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,756 +24.9%$196,900 +24.9%
    2024$2,206 $157,600
    2023$2,206 +48.7%$157,600
    2022$1,484 --
    2021$1,484 -4.2%--
    2018$1,550 +56.6%--
    2017$990 -23.2%--
    2016$1,289 --
    2015$1,289 --
    2014$1,289 +4.5%$122,100 +1130.8%
    2012$1,234 $9,920
    2011-- $9,920
    2010-- $9,920
    2009-- $9,920
    2008-- $9,920
    2007-- $9,920
    2006-- $9,920
    2005-- $9,920
    2004-- $9,920 +9.9%
    2003-- $9,024
    2002-- $9,024
    2000-- $9,024 +4.4%
    1999-- $8,640
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Germantown East

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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.

    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $259,000
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $259,000