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$159,900 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,059 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to 5551 w Thompson Street, Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom brick porchfront row home nestled on a quiet block in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia. Step inside to find a bright and inviting living space with a convenient first-floor powder room -perfect for guests. The spacious kitchen exitsto a rear enclosed porch, ideal for year-round relaxation or extra storage. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and an oversized hall bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, stall shower, and modern finishes. The fenced rear yard offers a private outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply unwinding. This home combines classic Philadelphia charm with thoughtful updates and solid brick construction. Conveniently located near public transportation, local schools, and neighborhood parks, this Carroll Park gem is ready for its next owner to move right in and make it home.

Full Property Details for 5551 W Thompson St

General

  • Price: $159,900
  • Taxes: $1,597 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2555386
  • Updated: 12/31/2025
  • Added to Site: 76 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Fully Carpeted, Hardwood

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: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s)

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19151 (19151)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Subdivision: CARROLL PARK
  • Cross Streets: 56th Street
  • Driving Directions: Lancaster Ave to W Thompson St, house on left between 55th & 56th.
  • Location Details: Middle Of Block

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: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,059
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,059 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,059 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Average

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,256
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 81.00
  • Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $150.99
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $894
  • City/TownTax: $702
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $114,100
  • Tax Amount: $1,597
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1059

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 125

Listed by RE/MAX Prime Real Estate, Jaimee A. Cohen

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    RE/MAX Prime Real Estate

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Schools serving 5551 W Thompson St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA
5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5551 W Thompson St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/03/2025
Listed
$159,900
128.43%
MLS
4/22/2019
Sold
$70,000
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Tax History for 5551 W Thompson St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,597
—
$114,100
—
2024
$1,597
83%
$114,100
100%
2021
$872
-15%
-100%
2023
$1,022
17%
$73,000
17%
2020
$872
4%
$62,300
4%
2019
$840
5%
$60,000
5%
2018
$803
—
$57,400
—
2017
$803
—
$57,400
—
2016
$803
8%
$57,400
3%
2015
$744
—
$55,500
—
2014
$744
1%
$55,500
638%
2013
$735
—
$7,520
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5551 W Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2555386) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 5551 W Thompson Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on November 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 5551 W Thompson Street? 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.

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