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Property Description
*MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED* Located at 2544 Walton Ave, this spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom, two-story home offers over 2,000 square feet of potential in a desirable Philadelphia neighborhood. Filled with great natural lighting, this property presents a unique and exciting opportunity for both forward-thinking homeowners and savvy real estate investors. This home is a wonderful "value-add" purchase. For the homeowner, you can tailor the renovations to your personal style and begin with significant equity. You also have access to excellent public transportation options to make commuting to Center City and surrounding areas a breeze. For the investor, this property is the ideal candidate for an affordable luxury flip, promising strong returns in the dynamic and rapidly evolving University City, the 19143 zip code. The property's location offers a sweet spot of city access without the inflated prices of the immediate university sphere, making this an ideal entry point for buyers looking for space and value. With institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University fueling demand for rentals, investors can capitalize on a steady tenant pipeline.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5244 Walton Ave
General
- Sold For: $166,000
- Taxes: $3,390 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2551406
- Added to Site: 86 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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: COBBS CREEK
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru, Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,070
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,070 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,070 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,633
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RSA3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $84.54
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,898
- City/TownTax: $1,491
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $242,200
- Tax Amount: $3,390
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 111
Listed by KW Empower, Jerry C Wells Jr.
Sold by Realty Mark Associates, Benjamin R Cathey
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Schools
Schools serving 5244 Walton Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 5244 Walton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/16/2025
Sold
$166,000
-5.14%
MLS
10/24/2025
Listed
$175,000
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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.
5244 Walton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2551406) is a Single Family property that was sold at $166,000 on December 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 5244 Walton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

