For Sale129d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
5112 James St
Philadelphia, PA, 19137 • Frankford • Philadelphia County
$199,000
$183/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,088Sqft
0.03 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
Bridesburg
Frankford
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 129 days ago · 368 views · 22 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
22 saves
Buyers have saved this home
129 days on market
Established listing
$183/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic
5112 James Street — now offered at a new, improved price with a motivated seller seeking a quick sale. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath twin features a spacious living room with wood floors and a distinctive exposed brick accent, leading into a separate dining area. The sun-filled kitchen opens to a fenced backyard, perfect for summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings. Upstairs offers a primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and an updated full hall bath. The basement provides extra storage and includes the laundry and utilities. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, playgrounds, and quick access to I-95 North & South—plus just a 5-minute drive to Fishtown’s cafés and dining scene.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,304/month
Principal & Interest$1,039
Property Tax$199
Insurance$66
Down payment20% ($39,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $159,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,190 sqft
Days on Zillow129 Days
Price/sqft$183
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1910
Stories2
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Electric
RoofFlat
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementFull
FencingWood
Lot1,190 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFrankford
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,840
Parcel453411700
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bathroom - Tub Shower
Combination Kitchen/Dining
Appliances
Dishwasher
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Baseboard
Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Parking
On Street
Construction
Masonry
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market129
Est. value$194,700
Est. rent$1,639/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$183
On marketDec 2, 2025
PostedDec 2, 2025
Last sold$163,000
MLS updatedMar 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views368
Favorites22
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19137
Price history
20 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 1, 2026Listed For Sale$199,000$183Bright MLS
Feb 18, 2026Listing Removed$199,000$183Bright MLS
Feb 16, 2026Price Change$199,000$183Bright MLS
Dec 2, 2025Listed For Sale$220,000$202Bright MLS
Sep 21, 2025Listing Removed$210,000$193Bright MLS
May 19, 2025Price Change$210,000$193Bright MLS
Mar 27, 2025Listed For Sale$220,000$202Bright MLS
Jun 18, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jun 11, 2024Listed For Rent$1,550$1Zillow Rentals
Jun 11, 2024Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Feb 8, 2024Listed For Sale$225,000$207Bright MLS
Feb 3, 2024Listing Removed$205,000$188Bright MLS
Aug 4, 2023Listed For Sale$205,000$188Bright MLS
Feb 5, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Feb 1, 2023Sold$163,000$150Public Record
Jan 25, 2023Listed For Rent$1,500$1Zillow Rentals
Oct 11, 2022Listed For Sale$160,000$147Bright MLS
Sep 6, 2005Sold$46,101$42Public Record
Feb 11, 2005Sold$5,100$5Public Record
Nov 15, 2002Sold$46,500$43Public Record
Listed For Sale$199,000
Mar 1, 2026•$183/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$199,000
Feb 18, 2026•$183/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$199,000
Feb 16, 2026•$183/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$220,000
Dec 2, 2025•$202/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$210,000
Sep 21, 2025•$193/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$210,000
May 19, 2025•$193/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$220,000
Mar 27, 2025•$202/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Jun 18, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,550
Jun 11, 2024•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Jun 11, 2024•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$225,000
Feb 8, 2024•$207/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$205,000
Feb 3, 2024•$188/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$205,000
Aug 4, 2023•$188/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Feb 5, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Sold$163,000
Feb 1, 2023•$150/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Rent$1,500
Jan 25, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Sale$160,000
Oct 11, 2022•$147/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$46,101
Sep 6, 2005•$42/sqft•Public Record
Sold$5,100
Feb 11, 2005•$5/sqft•Public Record
Sold$46,500
Nov 15, 2002•$43/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,841$131,500
Apr 10, 2024$1,576$112,600
Apr 10, 2023$1,576$112,600
Apr 10, 2022$1,141—
Apr 10, 2021$1,141—
Apr 10, 2018$1,060—
Apr 10, 2017$500—
Apr 10, 2016$946—
Apr 10, 2015$946—
Apr 10, 2014$946$67,600
Apr 10, 2012$906$8,256
Apr 10, 2011—$8,256
Apr 10, 2010—$8,256
Apr 10, 2009—$8,256
Apr 10, 2008—$8,256
Apr 10, 2007—$8,256
Apr 10, 2006—$7,680
Apr 10, 2005—$6,304
Apr 10, 2004—$6,304
Apr 10, 2003—$6,304
Apr 10, 2002—$5,984
Apr 10, 2000—$5,984
Apr 10, 1999—$5,984
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