Check out this very affordably priced, remodeled home in the Lawndale / Lawncrest neighborhood of North East Philadelphia. Perfect for the 1st Time Home Buyer or Investor. This gem offers recessed lighting, open floor plan, beautifully remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, New four piece stainless steel appliance set (refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and over the counter microwave) , New luxury vinyl plank flooring on first floor, New wall to wall carpeting and stunningly remodeled modern bathroom on second floor. New windows and doors, Roof was silver coated August 2026 and comes with warranty. Stylish finished basement features convenient 2nd bathroom / powder room. This home offers plenty of outdoor space with a large, beautiful front patio perfect for barbequing, entertaing and relaxing. This house is one of the most affordable, remodeled, conveniently located homes in the city. Shopping, schools, playground, restaurants, night life, major highways, public transportation are all close by. Center City and the bridges to get to New Jersey are all just a few minutes away, and New York City is a little over an hour! This home has what most home buyers and investors are looking for: Affordable, Beautifully Remodeled, Stable Neighborhood, Excellent Location, Surrounding Home Values are Increasing!!! Schedule your showing and submit your offer before it's too late!
For sale
$239,900
5958 Malta St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,190sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
871 Square Feet Lot
$139,400 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planStylish finished basementPlenty of outdoor spaceNew windows and doorsBeautifully remodeled kitchenRecessed lightingGranite counter tops
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Carr 855-885-4663,
HomeZu (855) 885-4663
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2665468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,190 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,190
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 352283400
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lawndale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,225
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$139,400
$106,000 - $173,000
$1,657/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+515.1%$202/sqft |
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| 8/4/2003 | Sold | $39,000+143.8%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2003 | Sold | $16,000$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,140 +29.4% | $152,900 +29.4% |
| 2024 | $1,655 | $118,200 |
| 2023 | $1,655 +43.6% | $118,200 |
| 2022 | $1,152 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,152 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,106 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,106 -1.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,120 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,120 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,120 +4.5% | $80,000 +604.2% |
| 2012 | $1,072 | $11,360 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,360 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,360 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,360 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,360 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,360 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,560 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,560 -6.3% |
| 1999 | -- | $11,264 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





