5223 Sylvester St

Baths
1,080 Sq. Ft.
$162 / Sq. Ft.
1,080
Sq. Ft.
$162
per Sq. Ft.
  1. Listed by Stacie Cao • Prinxess Realty
    P: (917)-892-0233 staciemcao@hotmail.com

Property Details for 5223 Sylvester Street

Tax ID Number
621369700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Straight Thru
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 02:46 PM

Property Details for 5223 Sylvester Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2567772
Days on Market94
Taxes$2,372 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Building Information for 5223 Sylvester Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1950Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF

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Property Information for 5223 Sylvester Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19124 (19124)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $169,500
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $135,600
  • Land Assessed Value: $33,900
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 101
  • School Tax: $1,328
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,080.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 1341710
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5223 Sylvester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$175,000
Jan 7, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$179,999
Dec 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$199,999
Aug 20, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

$115,000
Aug 19, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239863384

$115,000
Jun 25, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

Jun 20, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

$119,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$175,000
01/07/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$179,999
12/16/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567772

$199,999
08/20/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

$115,000
08/19/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239863384

$115,000
06/25/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

06/20/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH255394

$119,000

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Public Records for 5223 Sylvester Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,900Additions$135,600Total$169,500
Tax Record2025$2,373 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,624 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1940ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN62-1-3697-00

Schools near 5223 Sylvester Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
PHILADELPHIA CS FOR ARTS AND S
CharterK to 8

Frankford High School
Public9 to 12

Widener Memorial School
PublicK to 12

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5223 Sylvester Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19124. This property was listed for sale on December 16, 2025 by Prinxess Realty, it's currently listed at $175,000. It has been on the market for a total of 94 days and was last sold on August 20, 2005. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include PHILADELPHIA CS FOR ARTS AND S, Frankford High School and Widener Memorial School. 5223 Sylvester Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1,080 sqft townhouse built in 1950.

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