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    • $259,000

    5825 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

    3beds
    1,384sqft
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    $1,633/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    2,075 Square Feet Lot
    $261,400 Zestimate®
    $187/sqft
    $-- HOA

    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!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jenny Sweeney 215-247-3600,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill 2152473600

    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

        Estimated market value

        $261,400

        $248,000 - $274,000

        $1,711/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        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
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        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

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Germantown East

        Getting around

        77 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

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