For sale

$189,000

5842 Brush Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138

3beds

1,220sqft

$1,308/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

1,293 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$155/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Full sized basementFreshly updated

Freshly updated 3 bedroom rowhome in East Germantown for sale. Home comes with 3 bedroom 1 bathroom full sized basement waiting for its next owner. Blocks from area shopping and the park. Live and enjoy this refreshing home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

None, Natural Gas

Cooling

None, Other

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,220
Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,220
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Paved, Driveway, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,293 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 591227000
Zoning: RM1
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick Front
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Other

Condition

Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1915
Major remodel year: 2026

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Other, Other Internet Service

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Germantown (east)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $155/sqft
Tax assessed value: $172,600
Annual tax amount: $2,416
Date on market: 9/15/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: FHA,Conventional
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Listed for sale	$189,000$155/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2668494 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,413 +31%	$172,400 +31%
2024	$1,842	$131,600
2023	$1,842 +63.5%	$131,600
2022	$1,127	--
2021	$1,127 -4.3%	--
2018	$1,177	--
2017	$1,177 -15.7%	--
2016	$1,397	--
2015	$1,397	--
2014	$1,397 +4.5%	$99,800 +909.3%
2012	$1,337	$9,888
2011	--	$9,888
2010	--	$9,888
2009	--	$9,888
2008	--	$9,888
2007	--	$9,888 +7.7%
2006	--	$9,184
2005	--	$9,184
2004	--	$9,184 +10%
2003	--	$8,352 +4.4%
2002	--	$8,000
2000	--	$8,000
1999	--	$8,000