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  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,181 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 hours ago
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This duplex residence presents a strong opportunity in the Carroll Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia. Built in 1925, the property contains approximately 1,181 square feet of gross living area and offers a total of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first-floor unit features one bedroom and one bathroom, while the second-floor unit includes two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property also includes a full unfinished basement with access through the first-floor unit. Conveniently located near local shopping, public transportation, and just minutes from major roadways, this property offers both accessibility and potential for owner-occupants or investors.

Full Property Details for 5542 Lansdowne Ave

General

  • Price: $139,900
  • Taxes: $2,040 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2609812
  • Updated: 4/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19131 (19131)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: 56th & Lansdowne Ave

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

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
  • Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Other
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,181
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,181 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,181 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,305
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 87.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $118.46
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,142
  • City/TownTax: $897
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $145,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,040
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1181

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 133

Listed by Elfant Wissahickon-Mt Airy, Mary Jo Potts

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Schools serving 5542 Lansdowne Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Heston Edward School
1621 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
K-60.2 mi
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA
5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5542 Lansdowne Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/18/2026
Listed
$139,900
154.36%
MLS
7/30/2004
Sold
$55,000
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Tax History for 5542 Lansdowne Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,041
—
$145,800
—
2024
$2,041
240%
$145,800
100%
2021
$601
—
-100%
2023
$601
—
$42,900
—
2020
$601
4%
$42,900
4%
2019
$578
-3%
$41,300
-3%
2018
$598
—
$42,700
—
2017
$598
—
$42,700
—
2016
$598
-38%
$42,700
-41%
2015
$972
—
$72,500
—
2014
$972
35%
$72,500
885%
2013
$719
—
$7,360
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5542 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2609812) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5542 Lansdowne Avenue is currently listed for $139,900 and was received on April 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 5542 Lansdowne Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Carroll Park? You can browse all Carroll Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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