5247 Rorer St
Description
The open concept living and dining area creates a seamless flow perfect for hosting holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or simply enjoying everyday life with ease. The space feels bright, airy, and effortlessly inviting.
Downstairs, the partially finished basement...Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home that blends classic charm with the open layout today’s buyers love. Sunlight pours through the windows, highlighting the rich hardwood floors that run throughout the main living spaces and bedrooms.
The open concept living and dining area creates a seamless flow perfect for hosting holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or simply enjoying everyday life with ease. The space feels bright, airy, and effortlessly inviting.
Downstairs, the partially finished basement offers valuable bonus space ideal for a home office, media room, workout area, or playroom. You’ll also find a cedar closet, adding both character and practical storage for seasonal wardrobes and keepsakes.
An alarm system provides added peace of mind, while the desirable Olney location puts you close to neighborhood amenities, parks, schools, and commuter routes.
Move-in ready with warmth, space, and versatility. This is one you won’t want to miss.
Listing Agents
![Ray Clark]()
ray.clark@compass.comP: (609)-744-3785
![Naoji Moriuchi]()
naoji.moriuchi@compass.comP: (609)-781-0080
Property Details for 5247 Rorer Street
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Property Details for 5247 Rorer Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2591878 |
| Days on Market | 2 |
| Taxes | $2,540 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Townhouse |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,673 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
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1Property Information for 5247 Rorer Street
- School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
- School District County ID: 803408593408
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area: 19120 (19120)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $181,500
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $145,200
- City Town Tax: $1,117
- Land Assessed Value: $36,300
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: R30
- Zoning: RSA5
- Tax Lot: 169
- School Tax: $1,422
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Basement
- Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
- Total SQFT: 1,120.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Roof: Flat
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Basement Type: Partial
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 104.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Parcel ID: 1184759
- Type Of Parking: Alley, Off Street
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Electric Alarm
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
- List Agent URL: http;//themoriuchigroup.com
Property History for 5247 Rorer Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2591878 | $225,000 | — |
| Jan 15, 2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008777606 | $124,850 | — |
| May 25, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008777606 | $124,900 | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1000822949 | $129,500 | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000822949 | $149,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2591878 | $225,000 |
| 01/15/2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008777606 | $124,850 |
| 05/25/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008777606 | $124,900 |
| 04/29/2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1000822949 | $129,500 |
| 04/30/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000822949 | $149,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5247 Rorer Street
Schools near 5247 Rorer Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Olney Elementary School PublicK to 8 | ||
OLNEY HS Public9 to 12 | ||
Widener Memorial School PublicK to 12 | ||
Middle Years Alternative School Public6 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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