Welcome to 5948 Newtown Ave in the heart of Lawncrest! This well-maintained home features a new roof (2020), HVAC (2021), updated kitchen (2021), and water heater (2022). Enjoy a bright layout, 2 full bathrooms, and a fully finished basement—perfect for extra living space or guests. Located on a quiet block near schools, shopping, and public transit. Move-in ready and packed with value—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $219,000
$219,000
5948 Newtown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
2beds
1,096sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
2,189 Square Feet Lot
$223,500 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$1,519 Estimated rent
Home value
$223,500
$203,000 - $244,000
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Fully finished basementNew roofBright layoutUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Mohammad Abdelmuhsen 267-269-3938,
Realty Mark Cityscape-Huntingdon Valley
Bought with:
Charlene Houston, RS348858
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2513906
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,096
- Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 138.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352203400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
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: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,523
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $219,000+1.9%$200/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Contingent | $215,000$196/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $215,000-1.8%$196/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $219,000-2.7%$200/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+127.3%$205/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Sold | $99,000$90/sqft |
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| 11/1/2017 | Pending sale | $99,000$90/sqft |
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| 10/24/2017 | Listed for sale | $99,000$90/sqft |
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| 10/10/2017 | Pending sale | $99,000$90/sqft |
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| 8/31/2017 | Price change | $99,000-10%$90/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $110,000+4.8%$100/sqft |
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| 4/18/2006 | Sold | $105,000+87.5%$96/sqft |
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| 2/27/2003 | Sold | $56,000+5.9%$51/sqft |
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| 6/5/1995 | Sold | $52,900$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524 +28.1% | $180,300 +28.1% |
| 2024 | $1,971 | $140,800 |
| 2023 | $1,971 +44% | $140,800 |
| 2022 | $1,369 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,369 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,314 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,314 -86% | -- |
| 2016 | $9,409 +598% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,348 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,348 +4.5% | $96,300 +625.2% |
| 2012 | $1,290 | $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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Estimated market value
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