5540 Crowson St

Philadelphia, PA 19144

$132,500
Price
3
Beds
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$110 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$110
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the heart of Germantown, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath row home offers an open-concept layout with solid fundamentals and a smart use of space. The main level features laminate hardwood floors throughout the living and dining areas, leading to a galley-style kitchen with 12x12 ceramic tile flooring, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances—including a matching sink and faucet. Upstairs, all three bedrooms and the hallway are finished with the same laminate flooring for a cohesive look....Located in the heart of Germantown, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath row home offers an open-concept layout with solid fundamentals and a smart use of space. The main level features laminate hardwood floors throughout the living and dining areas, leading to a galley-style kitchen with 12x12 ceramic tile flooring, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances—including a matching sink and faucet. Upstairs, all three bedrooms and the hallway are finished with the same laminate flooring for a cohesive look. The bathroom has been updated with tiled floors and a full tile tub surround, adding a modern touch. While the property could use some cosmetic updates, it presents a great opportunity for an investor or homeowner looking to build equity in a well-located section of Philadelphia.
  1. Listed by Christopher B Nelson • Genstone Realty
    P: (484)-576-7430 iknowreo@gmail.com

Property Details for 5540 Crowson Street

Tax ID Number
122211200
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2026 07:57 AM

Property Details for 5540 Crowson Street

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2576842
Days on Market46
Taxes$1,545 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.02 AC / 769 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Location

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Building Information for 5540 Crowson Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1925Lot Size0.02 AC / 769 SF

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$646

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5540 Crowson Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District County ID: 803408593408
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19144 (19144)
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: $110,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $88,400
  • City Town Tax: $679
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: O30
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Tax Lot: 54
  • School Tax: $865
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 51.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 949030
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: 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: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 5540 Crowson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 24, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2576842

$132,500—
Jan 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2576842

$142,500—
Jan 31, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

$48,000—
Jan 17, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #639296853

$48,000

+11.9% / yr

Dec 14, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

—
Nov 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

$59,900—
Apr 3, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #413597588

$28,000

+185.4% / yr

Jan 9, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #408937266

$22,000

+8.7% / yr

Jan 9, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003360950

$22,000—
Oct 4, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003360950

—
Mar 9, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003360950

$29,900—
Nov 30, 2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007101534

$39,900—
Dec 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007101534

$39,900—
Oct 20, 2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1007014684

$44,900—
Jun 21, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007014684

$49,990—
Dec 13, 2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1006381222

$39,900—
Jun 13, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006381222

$45,900—
May 29, 2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1000527211

$49,900—
Nov 29, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000527211

$59,500—
Mar 30, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240393990

$12,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/24/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAPH2576842

$132,500
01/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2576842

$142,500
01/31/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

$48,000
01/17/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #639296853

$48,000

+11.9% / yr

12/14/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

—
11/12/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH103934

$59,900
04/03/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #413597588

$28,000

+185.4% / yr

01/09/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #408937266

$22,000

+8.7% / yr

01/09/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003360950

$22,000
10/04/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003360950

—
03/09/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003360950

$29,900
11/30/2012

Expired

BRIGHT #1007101534

$39,900
12/01/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007101534

$39,900
10/20/2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1007014684

$44,900
06/21/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007014684

$49,990
12/13/2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1006381222

$39,900
06/13/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1006381222

$45,900
05/29/2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1000527211

$49,900
11/29/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000527211

$59,500
03/30/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240393990

$12,500

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

Public Records for 5540 Crowson Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,000Additions$88,400Total$110,400
Tax Record2025$1,545 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size769 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningRSA5CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN12-2-2112-00

Schools near 5540 Crowson Street

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mastery Charter - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen
Charter - K to 8
King Martin Luther High School
Public - 9 to 12
Widener Memorial School
Public - K to 12
Middle Years Alternative School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mastery Charter - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen
CharterK to 8

King Martin Luther High School
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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More information about 5540 Crowson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

5540 Crowson Street is a townhouse for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19144. This property was listed for sale on January 20, 2026 by Genstone Realty, it's currently listed at $132,500. It has been on the market for a total of 46 days and was last sold on January 31, 2019. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Mastery Charter - Francis D. Pastorius Elemen, King Martin Luther High School and Widener Memorial School. 5540 Crowson Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,200 sqft townhouse built in 1925.

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