Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/21/2026
Listed
$105,000
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Property Description
Investor special in the Wister/Germantown section of Philadelphia with strong bones and serious upside. 4955 Sheldon Street is a spacious single-family home offering approximately 1,902 square feet on a oversized 35x141 lot. This is a true value-add opportunity for an investor, builder, or savvy buyer looking for their next fix-and-flip or long-term buy-and-hold project. New construction homes are being built on the block and throughout surrounding blocks, adding to the area's growth and future value potential. Set on a bright residential street directly across from Wister Park and Playground. Located just minutes from LaSalle University and close to Germantown Avenue shopping, dining, public transportation, Germantown Cricket Club, Philadelphia Tennis Club, and Woodford Tennis Club, this property sits in a location with strong neighborhood demand and upside. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Contents may or may not be removed.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4955 Sheldon St
General
- Price: $105,000
- Taxes: $1,058 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2597586
- Updated: 3/21/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19144 (19144)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
- Driving Directions: USE GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,902
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,902 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,902 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,900
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 35.00 x 140.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $55.21
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $592
- City/TownTax: $465
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $75,600
- Tax Amount: $1,058
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1902
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 3
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Schools
Schools serving 4955 Sheldon St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 4955 Sheldon St
Tax History
Tax History for 4955 Sheldon St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,058
—
$204,700
—
2024
$1,058
—
$204,700
41%
2023
$1,058
—
$144,800
100%
2021
$1,058
—
-100%
2022
$1,058
—
$75,600
-28%
2020
$1,058
—
$104,800
-4%
2019
$1,058
—
$109,400
-6%
2018
$1,058
—
$116,800
—
2017
$1,058
—
$116,800
—
2016
$1,058
-32%
$116,800
—
2015
$1,565
—
$116,800
—
2014
$1,565
99%
$116,800
1348%
2013
$788
—
$8,064
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4955 Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (MLS# PAPH2597586) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 4955 Sheldon Street is currently listed for $105,000 and was received on March 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 4955 Sheldon Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.