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Property Description
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Frankford! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath townhome offers classic Philadelphia charm with endless potential. A covered front porch welcomes you into the home, perfect for relaxing on evenings. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, separate dining room, and original hardwood floors. The unfinished basement provides plenty of storage space plus laundry, while the private, fenced rear yard is ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or creating your own backyard retreat. With a little vision and creativity, this property can be transformed into a beautiful primary residence or an excellent investment addition to your rental portfolio. The location is unbeatable! Just steps away from neighborhood stores, grocery, and dining options, plus easy access to major shopping centers. Commuters will love the convenience of nearby public transportation and major highways, making travel throughout the city a breeze. Don't miss your chance to bring this home back to life and put your personal touch on it. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a project or an investor seeking a strong value-add opportunity, 5209 Marlow Street has the potential you're looking for! Being sold in as-is condition. Cash offers welcomed!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5209 Marlow St
General
- Sold For: $115,000
- Taxes: $1,462 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2533486
- Added to Site: 136 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Has Laundry
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19124 (19124)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Frankford
- Subdivision: Frankford
- Driving Directions: From Bridge Street turn left onto Marlow Street. Property located on the left hand side.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Straight Thru
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 960
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,082
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 72.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $114.58
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $819
- City/TownTax: $643
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $104,500
- Tax Amount: $1,462
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 960
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 153
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Schools
Schools serving 5209 Marlow St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harding Warren G Middle School 2000 Wakeling Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
Frankford High School 5000 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5209 Marlow St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/23/2025
Sold
$115,000
4.55%
MLS
9/03/2025
Listed
$110,000
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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.
5209 Marlow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (MLS# PAPH2533486) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $115,000 on September 23, 2025. This property was listed by Tim Brogan from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 5209 Marlow Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


