4955 Sheldon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 - Photo 1

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$112,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,902 Sq. Ft.

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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

Sold For: $112,000
Taxes: $1,058 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2597586
Added to Site: 63 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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1902

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 3

Listed and Sold by Trinity Property Advisors, Taison DeVore

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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

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Price & Sales History for 4955 Sheldon St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/06/2026

Sold

$112,000

6.67%

MLS

3/21/2026

Listed

$105,000

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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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