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Property Description
Welcome to 5809 Chew Avenue, a generously sized single-family home offering 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. With its expansive layout and solid footprint, this property presents exceptional potential for a full-scale redevelopment. Featuring ample square footage and a flexible interior structure, this home is an ideal project for investors, rehabbers, or developers seeking scale and long-term upside. Located just minutes from La Salle University, public transit, and neighborhood amenities, the area offers both convenience and strong future value. All offers are welcome. Your chance to secure a great investment is just around the corner - book your showing today! Property is being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5809 Chew Ave
General
- Price: $225,000
- Taxes: $3,838 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2488242
- Updated: 1/2/2026
- Added to Site: 232 day(s) ago
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19138 (19138)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Driving Directions: Between Chew Ave and Boyer St
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Square Feet: 2,583
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,583 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,583 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,750
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 25.00 x 150.00
- Zoning: RSA3
- Lot Description: Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $87.11
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,149
- City/TownTax: $1,688
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $274,200
- Tax Amount: $3,838
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2583
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 117
Listed by Realectiv, Michael John Fiteni
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Schools
Schools serving 5809 Chew Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 5809 Chew Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$225,000
-4.26%
MLS
9/15/2025
Price Reduced
$235,000
-9.27%
MLS
6/18/2025
Price Reduced
$259,000
-2.26%
MLS
5/29/2025
Listed
$265,000
562.5%
MLS
7/12/2012
Sold
$40,000
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Public Record
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 5809 Chew Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,838
—
$274,200
—
2024
$3,838
89%
$274,200
100%
2021
$2,028
-34%
-100%
2023
$3,071
51%
$219,400
51%
2020
$2,028
-4%
$144,900
-4%
2019
$2,118
32%
$151,300
32%
2018
$1,606
—
$114,700
—
2017
$1,606
—
$114,700
—
2016
$1,606
4%
$114,700
—
2015
$1,537
—
$114,700
—
2014
$1,537
24%
$114,700
801%
2013
$1,244
—
$12,736
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 5809 Chew Ave
5809 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (MLS# PAPH2488242) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 5809 Chew Avenue is currently listed for $225,000 and was received on May 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 5809 Chew 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.

