Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Listed
$80,000
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MLS
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Property Description
property is currently set up as a duplex (zoned RSA-5) and features 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The property is currently occupied by unauthorized occupants (squatters). No interior access or showings permitted. Do not contact or disturb occupants. Drive-by viewings only.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5538 Pearl St
General
- Price: $80,000
- Taxes: $2,164 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2585956
- Updated: 2/20/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19139 (19139)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: HADDINGTON
- Cross Streets: 56th Street
- Driving Directions: Heading West on Haverford Avenue, turn left at 55th Street and then right onto Pearl Street. Property will be on your left.
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Other
- Water Heater: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,605
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 107.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $66.67
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,211
- City/TownTax: $952
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $154,600
- Tax Amount: $2,164
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1200
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 117
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Schools
Schools serving 5538 Pearl St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 5538 Pearl St
Tax History
Tax History for 5538 Pearl St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$764
—
$154,600
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2024
$764
100%
$154,600
183%
2023
-100%
$54,700
100%
2021
$1
-99%
-100%
2022
$136
-82%
$9,700
-82%
2020
$766
4%
$54,700
4%
2019
$738
21%
$52,700
21%
2018
$612
—
$43,700
—
2017
$612
219%
$43,700
—
2016
$192
-67%
$43,700
—
2015
$586
—
$43,700
—
2014
$586
32%
$43,700
862%
2013
$444
—
$4,544
—
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5538 Pearl Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2585956) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5538 Pearl Street is currently listed for $80,000 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 5538 Pearl Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse 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.