5538 Addison St

822 Sq. Ft.
$176 / Sq. Ft.
822
Sq. Ft.
$176
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great opportunity in West Philly! This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located on a desirable block and is perfect for investor or first time home buyer. The property offers a functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, well-sized bedrooms, and the convenience of a half bath on the main level. With solid bones and plenty of potential to add your own updates, this home is ideal for building equity or expanding your investment portfolio. Conveniently located near public transportation,...Great opportunity in West Philly! This three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located on a desirable block and is perfect for investor or first time home buyer. The property offers a functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, well-sized bedrooms, and the convenience of a half bath on the main level. With solid bones and plenty of potential to add your own updates, this home is ideal for building equity or expanding your investment portfolio. Conveniently located near public transportation, universities, shopping, and dining. Don’t miss your chance to own this West Philadelphia gem!
  1. Listed by Noah Berson • KW Empower
    P: (215)-206-9766 noah@thebersongroup.com

Property Details for 5538 Addison Street

Tax ID Number
604130000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 10:45 AM

Property Details for 5538 Addison Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PAPH2572816
Days on Market22
Taxes$1,552 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.02 AC / 953 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County

Location

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Sold By Marvin Capps Realty Inc

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Building Information for 5538 Addison Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.02 AC / 953 SF

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Property Information for 5538 Addison Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
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: $110,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $88,720
  • City Town Tax: $683
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,180
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 131
  • School Tax: $869
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 822.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1327825
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: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5538 Addison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

$145,000
Jan 13, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

$147,000
Dec 16, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

Nov 12, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$129,900
Oct 14, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$135,900
Sep 30, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$145,900
Sep 12, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$150,000
Aug 4, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$169,000
Jul 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$179,000
Feb 28, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590227210

$35,000
Feb 28, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003216671

$35,000
Feb 27, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590377068

$43,000
Feb 6, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003216671

Jan 30, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003216671

$44,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

$145,000
01/13/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2572816

$147,000
12/16/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

11/12/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$129,900
10/14/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$135,900
09/30/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$145,900
09/12/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$150,000
08/04/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$169,000
07/15/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2135118

$179,000
02/28/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590227210

$35,000
02/28/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003216671

$35,000
02/27/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590377068

$43,000
02/06/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003216671

01/30/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003216671

$44,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5538 Addison Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,180Additions$88,720Total$110,900
Tax Record2025$1,552 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt822 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt822 SqFtStories2Lot Size953 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN60-4-1300-00

Schools near 5538 Addison Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Overbrook Edu Center
PublicK to 8

Middle Years Alternative School
Public5 to 8

Sayre William L Middle School
Public9 to 12

Motivation High School
Public9 to 12

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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