Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Listed
$899,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Positioned just steps from the highly visible intersection of 52nd and Market Street, this exceptional investment opportunity is located in the heart of an area experiencing significant redevelopment and revitalization. Formerly operated as a daycare center, the property offers outstanding potential for investors, developers, or owner-occupants seeking to establish a presence in one of West Philadelphia's evolving commercial corridors. The impressive two-story building encompasses approximately 9,026 square feet and extends from Market Street through to Filbert Street, providing valuable street-to-street access with entrances on both Market and Filbert Streets for added convenience and flexibility. Adding to its appeal, the property is located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, offering potential tax advantages for eligible investors. Whether you're looking to redevelop, reposition, or occupy the property for your own business, this is a rare opportunity to invest in a growing neighborhood poised for continued transformation.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5229 Market St
General
- Price: $899,900
- Taxes: $6,643 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Institutional
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2653980
- Updated: 7/31/2026
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Day Care Facility
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PHILADELPHIA (WEST)
- Cross Streets: 52nd St
- Driving Directions: Heading west bound on Market St and just passed 52nd St the property is located on the right hand side.
- Location Details: Urban
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Building Size: 9026
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Single
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,327
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 466.00
- Zoning: CMX-2.5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $99.7
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,720
- City/TownTax: $2,923
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $474,600
- Tax Amount: $6,643
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Lot Number: 191
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Schools
Schools serving 5229 Market St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Locke Alain School 4550 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | K-8 | 0.7 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 5229 Market St
Tax History
Tax History for 5229 Market St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,450
—
$460,800
—
2024
$6,450
17%
$460,800
100%
2021
$5,494
-8%
-100%
2023
$6,004
9%
$428,900
9%
2020
$5,494
1%
$392,500
1%
2019
$5,454
-8%
$389,600
-8%
2018
$5,935
9%
$424,000
9%
2017
$5,463
—
$390,300
—
2016
$5,463
4%
$390,300
—
2015
$5,230
—
$390,300
—
2014
$5,230
-4%
$390,300
597%
2013
$5,472
—
$56,000
—
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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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,032Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 3,039Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 10 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,586Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,121Sq. Ft.
Listed by Cordell Boyd (856) 287-9753
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,371Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 30 minutes ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,480Sq. Ft.
5229 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2653980) is a Commercial Institutional property. 5229 Market Street is currently listed for $899,900 and was received on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 5229 Market Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Institutional 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.