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Property Description
Awesome Price & Opportunity! Super Roxborough single 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath brick Cape Cod with a second-floor dormer expansion. The property has been significantly updated, including a BRAND NEW ROOF & SIDING IN 2025, new kitchen counter tops with a subway tile backsplash, LED lighting, ceiling fans, updated flooring, fresh paint throughout, and more. Located in a highly desirable Roxborough neighborhood with very low turnover, this home offers an incredible location within close walking distance of Manayunk and Roxborough dining & shopping, Fairmount Park, and The Walnut Lane Golf Club. It also provides easy access to major highways, Public transportation, downtown, the Main Line, and the surrounding suburbs. For added peace of mind, a one-year AHS Home Warranty is included free of charge to the buyer. Square footage and lot size are from public records and 3D Tour Measurements. Please review the photos and the floor plan icon to explore the layout. Note that some photos have been virtually staged. You can also click the movie camera icon to view the property website, 3D virtual tour, and home flow tour. I encourage you to schedule an appointment with your agent to come see this superb property in person.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5610 Houghton St
General
- Price: $554,900
- Taxes: $5,207 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2593278
- Updated: 4/24/2026
- Added to Site: 51 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
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: Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: 19128 (19128)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WISSAHICKON
- Cross Streets: Kingsley Street
- Driving Directions: From Walnut Lane & Henry Avenue: Southwest on Walnut Lane; Left on Houghton Street; Property will be on your right.
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: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,438
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,438 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,438 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,500
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 55.00 x 100.00
- Zoning: RSD3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $385.88
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,916
- City/TownTax: $2,291
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $372,000
- Tax Amount: $5,207
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1337
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Some exterior plants will be removed from the property prior to settlement.
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, and dryer in as is condition.
- Lot Number: 148
Listed by RE/MAX Ready, Robert Abbott
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Schools
Schools serving 5610 Houghton St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cook-Wissahickon School 201 East Salaignac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 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 5610 Houghton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/24/2026
Price Reduced
$554,900
-2.29%
MLS
4/19/2026
Price Reduced
$567,900
-1.22%
MLS
3/27/2026
Listed
$574,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5610 Houghton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,355
14%
$372,000
—
2025
$3,807
—
$372,000
—
2024
$3,807
18%
$372,000
20%
2023
$3,235
1%
$311,100
100%
2021
$3,192
-1%
-100%
2023
$3,235
-15%
$266,100
-3%
2020
$3,821
2%
$273,000
2%
2019
$3,756
21%
$268,300
21%
2018
$3,095
—
$221,100
—
2017
$3,095
16%
$221,100
—
2016
$2,675
-10%
$221,100
—
2015
$2,963
—
$221,100
—
2014
$2,963
3%
$221,100
651%
2013
$2,877
—
$29,440
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5610 Houghton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (MLS# PAPH2593278) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5610 Houghton Street is currently listed for $554,900 and was received on March 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 5610 Houghton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

