Great Two-story brick home built in 1925, featuring an inviting open front porch and a rear yard, ideally situated in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia. The property offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a kitchen with walkout access to the rear yard perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The upper levels feature 3 oversized bedrooms and bath, providing ample space and comfort. With approximately 1,064 square feet of living space, this home delivers generous room sizes throughout. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and major roadways, this property offers both character and accessibility.
Pending
$134,900
5963 Palmetto St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
3beds
1,064sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
960 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear yardGenerous room sizes throughoutInviting open front porchTwo-story brick homeFormal dining room
- 117 days |
- 15 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Mary Jo Potts 215-242-4050,
Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy 2152473600,
Listing Team: Mary Jo Potts
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2597196
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,064
- 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: 960 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352295400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: In Foreclosure
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Other
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $159,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,231
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,589/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2022 | Sold | $140,000+64.7%$132/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
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| 3/22/2017 | Price change | $950-5%$1/sqft |
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| 2/23/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 1/5/2016 | Listing removed | $85,000$80/sqft |
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| 10/22/2015 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$80/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Price change | $90,000-10%$85/sqft |
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| 8/31/2015 | Listed for sale | $100,000+20.5%$94/sqft |
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| 1/8/2013 | Sold | $83,000+15.3%$78/sqft |
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| 1/2/2007 | Sold | $72,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,231 +29.5% | $159,400 +29.5% |
| 2024 | $1,723 | $123,100 |
| 2023 | $1,723 +42.6% | $123,100 |
| 2022 | $1,208 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,208 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,159 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,159 +2.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,130 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,130 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,130 +66.3% | $80,700 +610.4% |
| 2012 | $679 | $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 -2.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $10,880 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Franklin Benjamin SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Fels Samuel High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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