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$165,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,056 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 11 days ago
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Welcome to 5520 Matthews, a fully renovated home offering modern upgrades and everyday convenience. This property features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom upstairs, with a bright and open layout. The updated kitchen is equipped modern cabinetry, and plenty of counter space. A washer and dryer are located in the basement for added convenience. Enjoy being close to local favorites like Dock Street Brewery, Bookers Restaurant & Bar, and Baltimore Avenue's dining scene. Parks such as Clark Park and Cedar Park are just minutes away, offering green space and community events. Public transportation is easily accessible with nearby trolley and bus routes, plus quick access to University City and Center City. This move-in ready home combines style, comfort, and location, schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 5520 Matthews St

General

  • Price: $165,000
  • Taxes: $1,905 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2538638
  • Updated: 1/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 122 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: None

Location

  • Area: 19138 (19138)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: WEST OAK LANE
  • Driving Directions: Between Blakemore St and Matthews St.

School Information

  • School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,056
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,056 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,056 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 800
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 50.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $156.25
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,066
  • City/TownTax: $838
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $136,100
  • Tax Amount: $1,905
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1056

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 289

Listed by KW Empower, Elan Elkaim

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  • Elan Elkaim

    KW Empower

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Schools serving 5520 Matthews St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
King Martin Luther High School
6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
9-120.6 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 5520 Matthews St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/06/2026
Price Reduced
$165,000
-5.71%
MLS
12/04/2025
Price Reduced
$175,000
-7.41%
MLS
11/17/2025
Price Reduced
$189,000
-5.03%
MLS
9/17/2025
Listed
$199,000
397.5%
MLS
12/11/2017
Sold
$40,000
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Tax History for 5520 Matthews St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,905
—
$136,100
—
2024
$1,905
154%
$136,100
100%
2021
$749
-47%
-100%
2023
$1,412
89%
$100,900
89%
2020
$749
17%
$53,500
17%
2019
$638
-1%
$45,600
-1%
2018
$647
—
$46,200
—
2017
$647
—
$46,200
—
2016
$647
-13%
$46,200
-17%
2015
$745
—
$55,600
—
2014
$745
-2%
$55,600
618%
2013
$757
—
$7,744
—
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