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Property Description
Welcome to 5542 Linmore Avenue a move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath home with bonus space, multiple outdoor areas, and exciting first-time buyer grant opportunities! Perfectly situated near Bartram's Garden and lively Woodland Avenue, this home offers the ideal blend of comfort, function, and convenience. Step into a sunlit open-concept living and kitchen area with new floors and built-in shelving. The kitchen features ample cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a granite-topped island for extra prep space and seating. Just off the kitchen, enjoy your own private deck perfect for morning coffee or grilling outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find two bright bedrooms with closet space, including a spacious front-facing primary with a bay window, and a full hallway bathroom with clean, modern finishes. The fully finished basement expands your living options with high ceilings, a second full bathroom, and a bonus room perfect as a guest suite, 3rd bedroom, home office, or extra storage. The basement also features walk-out access to an additional outdoor space, giving you even more flexibility and value. With a Transit Score of 78, you're close to several bus and trolley routes and just minutes from University City, Drexel University, USciences, and major highways like I-76 and I-95. First-time buyers may qualify for up to $5,000 in local bank grants, plus the Philly First $10,000 grant is a stackable incentive that could make this home more affordable than renting. Whether you're planting roots or growing your real estate portfolio, 5542 Linmore Avenue delivers space, versatility, and opportunity in one of Southwest Philly's most convenient neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5542 Linmore Ave
General
- Sold For: $165,000
- Taxes: $1,075 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2541354
- Added to Site: 227 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Laminate Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: KINGSESSING
- Driving Directions: 56th and Linmore
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional, Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,150
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,150 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 780
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 52.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $156.52
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Tax w/Assessment: $76,800
- Tax Amount: $1,075
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: all appliances
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Schools
Schools serving 5542 Linmore Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Comegys Benjamin B School 5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 5542 Linmore Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Sold
$165,000
-8.33%
MLS
10/29/2025
Price Reduced
$180,000
-2.7%
MLS
9/25/2025
Listed
$185,000
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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.
5542 Linmore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2541354) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $165,000 on April 03, 2026. This property was sold by Kristie Bergey from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 5542 Linmore Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


