4542 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Photo 1

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$508,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,498 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome home to the beautiful and completely remodeled 4542 Sansom Street in Philadelphia in Penn Alexander School District. This gorgeous home on a wide, tree-lined street with ample street parking in University City has it all! Your large covered front porch is the perfect hangout spot on those cool summer nights and will keep you dry on those rainy days as you enter into your front door. Once inside, you are greeted with a bright & sprawling open floor plan for your living room, dining room, and kitchen, complete with recessed lighting throughout. The kitchen contains every amenity - breakfast island with storage and built-in microwave, all stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, five-burner gas stove with griddle insert & hood vent, white shaker cabinets and marble-patterned countertops complete the look! The laundry hookup has been moved onto the main floor for your convenience. This large laundry room behind the kitchen could easily fit a table for folding or even double as a walk-in pantry. The back door leads to a private fenced-in patio. The 2nd floor plan includes 3 spacious bedrooms and a hall bath with tile shower & tub. Ascend to the primary suite privately situated on the entire 3rd floor. This bedroom is huge and offers two closets, one of which is a walk-in, and a primary bath with a massive walk-in tiled shower complete with glass doors and dual shower heads (rainfall and detachable). Above this level is the entrance to the roof deck with incredible views of the city and built-in lighting. The lower level offers another half bath and two more additional finished rooms, great for a home office, a home gym, a movie room, the possibilities are endless! Dual zoned air conditioning. Walking distance to restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, public transit and a quick drive to pick up Rt76. Be the first to live in this gorgeous new home! Schedule your showing today.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 4542 Sansom St

General

Sold For: $508,000
Taxes: $4,990 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2587098
Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Other, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Other, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19139 (19139)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Elementary School: Penn Alexander School
Middle School: Penn Alexander

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Fiberglass
Windows: Double Pane, Double Hung, Replacement, Energy Efficient, Vinyl Clad
Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 1,498
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,498 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,498 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

Property View: Panoramic, City
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,252
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 17.00 x 75.00
Zoning: RSA5
Fencing (Description): Rear, Fully, Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $340.39
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,794
City/TownTax: $2,195
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $356,500
Tax Amount: $4,990
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1498

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: All appliances in as-is condition and with no monetary value.
Lot Number: 1023

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Lisa M Murphy
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Hannah Smith

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Schools

Schools serving 4542 Sansom St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Penn Alexander School 4209 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104	K-8	0.3 mi
West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	0.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 4542 Sansom St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/17/2026

Sold

$508,000

-0.37%

MLS

2/24/2026

Listed

$509,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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