PRICE IMPROVEMENT. Ready to sell!! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit townhome in the heart of West Philadelphia! This spacious property also features a dedicated office room — perfect for working from home or creating a cozy study space. Enjoy modern living with recent updates throughout, plus a full basement offering plenty of storage or additional living potential. The backyard boasts an updated garage/storage area and a charming garden space — ideal for outdoor relaxation or urban gardening. Currently rented for $1,500/month, this home is an excellent investment opportunity with reliable rental income. For those looking to make it their own, it also qualifies for multiple first-time home buyer grants, making ownership more affordable than ever. Whether you're an investor seeking strong returns or a first-time buyer searching for your new home, this property checks all the boxes. Don’t wait — this one won’t last long! Schedule your private tour today!
For sale
$205,000
5849 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,120sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
2,400 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementModern livingPlenty of storageDedicated office roomCharming garden space
- 258 days |
- 60 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cody Marks 609-508-0248,
Realty One Group Restore - Conshohocken 2158285330
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2551658
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 96.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 604146900
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Philadelphia
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,185
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,602/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Price change | $205,000-6.8%$183/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+323.1%$196/sqft |
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| 10/16/2019 | Sold | $52,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,185 +26% | $156,100 +26% |
| 2024 | $1,734 | $123,900 |
| 2023 | $1,734 +90.3% | $123,900 |
| 2022 | $911 | -- |
| 2021 | $911 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $878 | -- |
| 2017 | $878 -9.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $973 | -- |
| 2015 | $973 | -- |
| 2014 | $973 +4.5% | $69,500 +1127% |
| 2012 | $931 | $5,664 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,664 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,664 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,280 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,280 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $4,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $4,800 +15.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $4,160 |
| 1999 | -- | $4,160 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Barry Community John SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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