For Sale213d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
3540 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19140 • Franklinville • Philadelphia County
$149,900
$125/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
1,200Sqft
0.04 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Hunting Park
None
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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213 days on market
Established listing
$125/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1920 · Historic
This is the one that you have been looking for and this is one you will need to see! Looking for a great opportunity then look no more!! On the 1st floor you will walk into a large living room with a huge kitchen that offers tremendous counter space and several kitchen cabinets. Attached to the kitchen you will find a full bathroom and a 1st floor bedroom. As you walk upstairs you will find 3 great sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. This one could easily be converted into a duplex again without too much work. The house comes with a nice size yard and a basement that could be fully finished.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights several kitchen cabinets, great sized bedrooms, and nice size yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$983/month
Principal & Interest$783
Property Tax$150
Insurance$50
Down payment20% ($29,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $119,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1920
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,706 sqft
Days on Zillow213 Days
Price/sqft$125
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleTraditional
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofFlat
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementPartial
Lot1,706 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFranklinville
ZoningRM1
Annual tax$1,591
Parcel432060200
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Basement
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Street Lights
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Lot Features
Rear Yard
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 market213
Est. rent$1,771/mo
Tax rate0.94%
Price/sqft$125
On marketSep 9, 2025
PostedSep 9, 2025
Last sold$8,800
MLS updatedSep 9, 2025
Tour days9
Views191
Favorites6
How are the schools in Philadelphia?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19140
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 9, 2025Listed For Sale$149,900$125Bright MLS
Sep 1, 2025Listing Removed$139,900$117Bright MLS
Sep 3, 2024Listed For Sale$139,900$117Bright MLS
Aug 16, 2024Pending Sale$139,900$117Bright MLS
Aug 8, 2024Contingent$139,900$117Bright MLS
May 29, 2024Price Change$139,900$117Bright MLS
Mar 5, 2024Listed For Sale$149,900$125Bright MLS
Feb 3, 2022Listing Removed——Long & Foster Broker Feed
May 3, 2021Listed For Sale$115,999$97Bright MLS
Sep 19, 2008Sold$8,800$7Public Record
May 3, 1996Sold$15,000$13Public Record
Listed For Sale$149,900
Sep 9, 2025•$125/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$139,900
Sep 1, 2025•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$139,900
Sep 3, 2024•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$139,900
Aug 16, 2024•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$139,900
Aug 8, 2024•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$139,900
May 29, 2024•$117/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$149,900
Mar 5, 2024•$125/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Feb 3, 2022•Long & Foster Broker Feed
Listed For Sale$115,999
May 3, 2021•$97/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$8,800
Sep 19, 2008•$7/sqft•Public Record
Sold$15,000
May 3, 1996•$13/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,592$113,700
Apr 10, 2024$1,134$81,000
Apr 10, 2023$1,134$81,000
Apr 10, 2022$636—
Apr 10, 2021$636—
Apr 10, 2018$831—
Apr 10, 2017$272—
Apr 10, 2016$385—
Apr 10, 2015$347—
Apr 10, 2014$347$54,800
Apr 10, 2012$734$4,800
Apr 10, 2011—$4,800
Apr 10, 2010—$4,800
Apr 10, 2009—$4,800
Apr 10, 2008—$4,800
Apr 10, 2007—$4,800
Apr 10, 2006—$4,800
Apr 10, 2005—$4,800
Apr 10, 2004—$1,376
Apr 10, 2003—$1,376
Apr 10, 2002—$2,880
Apr 10, 2000—$2,880
Apr 10, 1999—$2,880
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
Philadelphia
Nearby zip codes
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