Welcome to 5916 Newtown Ave in the desirable Crescentville section of Lawncrest! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is move-in ready and perfect for a buyer looking for comfort and convenience. The seller is willing to include furnishings, making for an easy transition right into your new home. Inside, you’ll find a spacious primary bedroom, two A/C units, and a full basement ideal for storage. Step outside to a large private backyard with no homes behind you—complete with a shed, fire pit, and sitting area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining on beautiful spring and summer days. Additional features include a private driveway for off-street parking and a well-maintained layout throughout. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major roadways, local train access, and SEPTA bus routes for an easy commute. Priced to sell—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $205,000
$205,000
5916 Newtown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
2beds
896sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
2,208 Square Feet Lot
$205,400 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$1,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,400
$195,000 - $216,000
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Fire pitSitting areaWell-maintained layout throughoutSpacious primary bedroom
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Listed by:
Ken Prause 267-506-6911,
Opus Elite Real Estate
Bought with:
Joceline Dickerson, Rs363472
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2600508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Garage Access,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 896
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Asphalt, Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 138.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352201800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Crescentville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,526
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Seller Would Like To Leave The Current Items In The Home, So This Is A Fully Furnished Home.
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $205,000+2.5%$229/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2600508 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $200,000$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2600508 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Contingent | $200,000$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2600508 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000-4.8%$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2600508 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listing removed | $209,999$234/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2558248 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Contingent | $209,999$234/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2558248 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,999+126.8%$234/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2558248 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $92,600$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,527 +28.1% | $180,500 +28.1% |
| 2024 | $1,972 | $140,900 |
| 2023 | $1,972 +43.9% | $140,900 |
| 2022 | $1,370 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,370 +4.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,316 +74.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $756 -18.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $929 | -- |
| 2015 | $929 | -- |
| 2014 | $929 +4.5% | $96,400 +625.9% |
| 2012 | $890 | $13,280 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,280 |
| 2010 | -- | $13,280 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,280 |
| 2008 | -- | $13,280 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,280 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,352 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,352 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,352 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,352 +1.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $12,160 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,160 |
| 1999 | -- | $12,160 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Franklin Benjamin SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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