Move-in ready single-family home in desirable Lawncrest featuring a private driveway for off-street parking. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a bright living area with original wood trim, an updated kitchen with modern appliances, and a renovated bathroom with contemporary finishes. Unfinished basement with laundry and storage. Located on a wide two-way street with ample parking, just minutes from Pennypack Park, shopping, dining, and SEPTA for easy access to Center City. Ideal for both owner-occupants and investors.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (5/28)
$259,000
5904 Colgate St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,068sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1940
1,125 Square Feet Lot
$256,800 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original wood trim
- 135 days |
- 68 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anastasia Tran 215-869-8280,
Canaan Realty Services INC 2153331826
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2602444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,068
- Total interior livable area: 1,068 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,068
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 75.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352271300
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lawncrest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,329
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$256,800
$244,000 - $270,000
$1,799/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Price change | $259,000-1.9%$243/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $264,000-1.9%$247/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2602444 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,000+389.1%$252/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2602444 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2020 | Sold | $55,000+182.1%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2020 | Sold | $19,500$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,329 +32.4% | $166,400 +32.4% |
| 2024 | $1,760 | $125,700 |
| 2023 | $1,760 +47% | $125,700 |
| 2022 | $1,197 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,197 +4.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,149 +95% | -- |
| 2017 | $589 -13.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $678 | -- |
| 2015 | $678 | -- |
| 2014 | $678 | $80,600 +586.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $11,744 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,744 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,744 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,744 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,744 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,744 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,912 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,912 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,912 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,912 +31.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,320 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,320 |
| 1999 | -- | $8,320 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Franklin Benjamin SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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