For sale

Price cut: $5K (5/28)

$259,000

5904 Colgate St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

3beds

1,068sqft

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Townhouse

Built in 1940

1,125 Square Feet Lot

$256,900 Zestimate^®

$243/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original wood trim

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.

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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

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
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

$256,900

$244,000 - $270,000

$1,824/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/28/2026	Price change	$259,000-1.9%$243/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2602444 Report a problem
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
Source: Public Record Report a problem

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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