For SaleOpen HouseOpen HouseHistoric · 106 yrs
5839 Norfolk St
Philadelphia, PA, 19143 • Cobbs Creek • Philadelphia County
$235,000
$145/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,616Sqft
0.02 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
AirLite Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Engineered Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Just Listed
Listed Apr 15, 2026
Market activity
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$145/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
Welcome to 5839 Norfolk Street, a beautifully renovated home in the heart of West Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This brand new renovation offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, showcasing modern and tasteful finishes. Step inside to a bright and inviting open layout featuring new flooring, fresh paint, and stylish fixtures throughout. The main level offers a comfortable living and dining space that flows seamlessly into a fully updated kitchen with a small island and brand new appliances! A convenient first-floor powder room adds extra functionality for guests. Off of the kitchen is a spacious backyard for all of your entertaining and gardening dreams. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a stunning full bathroom. The basement is fully finished, complete with a washer dryer. Enjoy being close to Cobbs Creek Park and Golf Course, local shops and restaurants along Baltimore Avenue, and multiple SEPTA bus and trolley routes providing quick connections to University City and Center City Philadelphia. Whether you're commuting, exploring the city, or enjoying neighborhood green space, this location offers both convenience and community.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern and tasteful finishes, stylish fixtures throughout, and fresh paint as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,538/month
Principal & Interest$1,225
Property Tax$235
Insurance$78
Down payment20% ($47,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.79% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1920
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot953 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$145
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleAirLite
ConditionExcellent
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Natural Gas
RoofRubber
ConstructionMasonry, Brick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFinished
Lot953 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,740
Parcel033043000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Oven/Range - Gas
Microwave
Washer
Dryer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Engineered Wood
Heating
Central
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Natural Gas
Laundry
Washer In Unit
Laundry Room
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Brick
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
UpperBedroom2
UpperBedroom3
UpperBathroom1
UpperDining Room
MainHalf Bath
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$145
On marketApr 15, 2026
PostedApr 15, 2026
Last sold$95,000
MLS updatedApr 14, 2026
Tour days9
Views33
Favorites3
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 15, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$145Bright MLS
Jan 12, 2026Sold$95,000$59Public Record
Aug 29, 2025Sold$95,000$59Bright MLS
May 1, 2025Listing Removed$105,000$65Bright MLS
Dec 12, 2024Contingent$105,000$65Bright MLS
Nov 22, 2024Price Change$105,000$65Bright MLS
Nov 7, 2024Listed For Sale$120,000$74Bright MLS
Jul 3, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Jun 2, 2022Listing Removed$150,000$93Bright MLS
Feb 15, 2022Price Change$150,000$93Bright MLS
Feb 1, 2022Listed For Sale$180,000$111Bright MLS
Jul 25, 2018Sold$75,000$46Public Record
Jun 21, 2018Pending Sale$75,000$46Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
May 2, 2018Price Change$75,000$46Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
Jan 21, 2018Listed For Sale$100,000$62Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
Jun 27, 2012Sold$30,500$19Public Record
May 4, 2012Listed For Sale$24,900$15CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE GOLD
Mar 8, 2012Sold$5,500$3Public Record
Jan 3, 2011Listing Removed$80,000$50Keller Williams Main Line Realty
Jan 23, 2010Listed For Sale$80,000$50MICHAEL BEER
May 7, 2008Sold$80,000$50Public Record
Listed For Sale$235,000
Apr 15, 2026•$145/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$95,000
Jan 12, 2026•$59/sqft•Public Record
Sold$95,000
Aug 29, 2025•$59/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$105,000
May 1, 2025•$65/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$105,000
Dec 12, 2024•$65/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$105,000
Nov 22, 2024•$65/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$120,000
Nov 7, 2024•$74/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jul 3, 2024•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$150,000
Jun 2, 2022•$93/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$150,000
Feb 15, 2022•$93/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$180,000
Feb 1, 2022•$111/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$75,000
Jul 25, 2018•$46/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$75,000
Jun 21, 2018•$46/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
Price Change$75,000
May 2, 2018•$46/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
Listed For Sale$100,000
Jan 21, 2018•$62/sqft•Coldwell Banker Preferred - Center City
Sold$30,500
Jun 27, 2012•$19/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$24,900
May 4, 2012•$15/sqft•CENTURY 21 ADVANTAGE GOLD
Sold$5,500
Mar 8, 2012•$3/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$80,000
Jan 3, 2011•$50/sqft•Keller Williams Main Line Realty
Listed For Sale$80,000
Jan 23, 2010•$50/sqft•MICHAEL BEER
Sold$80,000
May 7, 2008•$50/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$1,740$124,300
Apr 15, 2024$1,249$89,200
Apr 15, 2023$1,249$89,200
Apr 15, 2022$911—
Apr 15, 2021$911—
Apr 15, 2018$878—
Apr 15, 2017$878—
Apr 15, 2016$449—
Apr 15, 2015$449—
Apr 15, 2014$449$51,000
Apr 15, 2012$683$6,560
Apr 15, 2011—$6,560
Apr 15, 2010—$6,560
Apr 15, 2009—$6,560
Apr 15, 2008—$6,560
Apr 15, 2007—$6,560
Apr 15, 2006—$6,112
Apr 15, 2005—$6,112
Apr 15, 2004—$6,112
Apr 15, 2003—$5,568
Apr 15, 2002—$4,640
Apr 15, 2000—$4,480
Apr 15, 1999—$3,872
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Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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