For Sale2d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
5243 Hawthorne St
Philadelphia, PA, 19124 • Frankford • Philadelphia County
$125,000
$133/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
942Sqft
0.02 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Other Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Wissinoming
Frankford
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2d on Market
Listed Apr 12, 2026
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1925 · Historic
Clean, well-maintained home at 5243 Hawthorne St offering a solid structure and flexible opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Property is vacant and ready for immediate move-in or light updates to maximize rental potential, estimated at $1,800–$2,000/month. Features include 942 SF of living space on a 15 x 55 lot with a nice private backyard and a full basement in good condition, located in an RSA5-zoned area with strong comparable sales nearby. Vacant and on lockbox. Seller is the equitable owner of the property and holds assignable interest under agreement of sale; buyer will receive clear title at closing.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$819/month
Principal & Interest$653
Property Tax$125
Insurance$42
Down payment20% ($25,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $100,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1925
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
ParkingNone
Lot820 sqft
Days on Zillow2 Days
Price/sqft$133
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleOther
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Electric
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull
Lot820 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFrankford
ZoningRSA5
Annual tax$1,417
Parcel622261400
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
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 market2
Est. value$136,000
Est. rent$1,584/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$133
On marketApr 12, 2026
PostedApr 12, 2026
Last sold$59,900
MLS updatedApr 12, 2026
Tour days9
Views172
Favorites7
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19124
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 13, 2026Listed For Sale$125,000$133Bright MLS
Mar 2, 2020Listing Removed$1,150$1Bay Property Management Group Philadelphia, LLC
Feb 2, 2020Listed For Rent$1,150$1BMG Philadelphia
Apr 4, 2019Listing Removed$1,050$1BMG Philadelphia
Mar 20, 2019Listed For Rent$1,050$1Bay Property Management Group Philadelphia
Feb 21, 2019Sold$59,900$64Public Record
Dec 21, 2018Pending Sale$59,900$64HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Dec 17, 2018Listed For Sale$59,900$64HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Jun 26, 2000Sold$36,900$39Public Record
Listed For Sale$125,000
Apr 13, 2026•$133/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$1,150
Mar 2, 2020•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Group Philadelphia, LLC
Listed For Rent$1,150
Feb 2, 2020•$1/sqft•BMG Philadelphia
Listing Removed$1,050
Apr 4, 2019•$1/sqft•BMG Philadelphia
Listed For Rent$1,050
Mar 20, 2019•$1/sqft•Bay Property Management Group Philadelphia
Sold$59,900
Feb 21, 2019•$64/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$59,900
Dec 21, 2018•$64/sqft•HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Listed For Sale$59,900
Dec 17, 2018•$64/sqft•HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Sold$36,900
Jun 26, 2000•$39/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$1,418$101,300
Apr 15, 2024$1,099$78,500
Apr 15, 2023$1,099$78,500
Apr 15, 2022$851—
Apr 15, 2021$851—
Apr 15, 2018$817—
Apr 15, 2017$817—
Apr 15, 2016$985—
Apr 15, 2015$985—
Apr 15, 2014$985$61,700
Apr 15, 2012$827$8,704
Apr 15, 2011—$8,704
Apr 15, 2010—$8,704
Apr 15, 2009—$8,704
Apr 15, 2008—$8,704
Apr 15, 2007—$8,704
Apr 15, 2006—$8,416
Apr 15, 2005—$8,416
Apr 15, 2004—$8,416
Apr 15, 2003—$8,416
Apr 15, 2002—$8,416
Apr 15, 2000—$8,416
Apr 15, 1999—$8,416
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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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