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Property Description
Welcome to 5642 Cedar Avenue - a lovingly maintained 4-bedroom, 1-bath twin home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of West Philadelphia's thriving Cobbs Creek neighborhood. Blending classic charm with exciting potential, this home is a wonderful opportunity for both homeowners and investors. Step onto the welcoming front porch and into a cozy, sunlit interior that immediately feels like home. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into a separate dining area-perfect for family meals, holiday gatherings, or casual entertaining. The kitchen offers a solid foundation and is ready for your personal touch and style. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a well-maintained full bathroom that's ready for your finishing touches. The large, unfinished basement provides ample storage space and the flexibility to create additional living or recreational areas. Additional highlights include forced air heating and a newer roof-adding to the comfort and value of the home. Enjoy the best of city living with easy access to local hospitals, shopping, parks, public transportation, and major highways including I-76 and I-95-making it ideal for commuters and city explorers alike. Don't miss your chance to own this warm, well-cared-for home in one of West Philadelphia's most vibrant and welcoming communities. Schedule your tour today and discover all that 5642 Cedar Avenue has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5642 Cedar Ave
General
- Sold For: $187,000
- Taxes: $2,694 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2493980
- Added to Site: 261 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Development Name: Cobbs Creek
- Subdivision: Cobbs Creek
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Other, Bi-level
- Architectural Style: Other, Bi-level
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,560
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,560 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,560 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,600
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 80.00
- Zoning: RSA3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $128.2
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,509
- City/TownTax: $1,185
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $192,500
- Tax Amount: $2,694
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1560
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 6
Listed by Perfect Place Real Estate Co., Jason L Johnson
Sold by Realty ONE Group Unlimited, Hugh Lawson Nugent
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Schools
Schools serving 5642 Cedar Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 5642 Cedar Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/05/2025
Sold
$187,000
-6.5%
MLS
9/25/2025
Price Reduced
$199,990
-4.77%
MLS
6/18/2025
Listed
$210,000
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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.
5642 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2493980) is a Single Family property that was sold at $187,000 on November 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 5642 Cedar Avenue? 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.

