DEADLINE FOR OFFERS IS SUNDAY 8/11 BY 6:00PM! Welcome to 5970 Newtown Avenue in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia. This charming home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, providing a cozy and functional living space. It’s move-in ready with essential updates already completed: a new roof installed in April 2024, a water heater from 2019, and a heater and A/C unit that are around ten years old. With these major updates taken care of, this home is ready for your personal touches to enhance its full potential. Enjoy the inviting front porch, perfect for relaxation, and a spacious backyard ideal for various activities. Discover the potential of this well-maintained residence and make it your own. Whether you're seeking a cozy starter home or a place to settle down for the long haul, this property is brimming with potential and promise. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $180,000
$180,000
5970 Newtown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
2beds
896sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
2,214 Square Feet Lot
$204,800 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$1,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,800
$190,000 - $219,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shelby Wintersteen 267-973-3110,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bensalem,
Co-Listing Agent: Barbara A Silcox 215-738-6606,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bensalem
Bought with:
Luis Sanchez Rivas, RS345526
HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2384922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- 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: Built In, Garage Faces Front, Basement, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 2,214 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 138.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 352204500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Good
- 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: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,973
- Date on market: 8/10/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator In Kitchen And Basement, Microwave And Doorbell Camera (currently Unplugged).
- Exclusions: All Personal Items.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27/2024 | Sold | $180,000$201/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2384922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2024 | Pending sale | $180,000+5.9%$201/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2384922 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $170,000$190/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2384922 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,527 +28% | $180,500 +28% |
| 2024 | $1,974 | $141,000 |
| 2023 | $1,974 +44% | $141,000 |
| 2022 | $1,370 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,370 +4.1% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,316 +74.1% | -- |
| 2017 | $756 -18.8% | -- |
| 2016 | $931 -31.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $1,351 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,351 +51.6% | $96,500 +626.7% |
| 2012 | $891 | $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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 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.
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Estimated market value
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