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Property Description
Welcome home to this large four bedroom property in West Philadelphia, convenient to public transportation & shopping, half a block from playground around the corner. Excellent for first time owner or investor. This home greets you with a small front yard for gardening, a small set back before you reach the oversized front porch. Enter the original vestibule into the living room featuring original fireplace facade. The first floor includes one full bathroom, a large dining room and spacious, updated kitchen. Wonderfully preserved, real hardwood floors provide authentic warmth throughout the first floor. Beyond the kitchen enter your backyard or finished basement for additional living and hosting space. Upstairs, the second floor boasts four bedrooms and one full bath. Full basement has laundry and utilities in a separate room. Previously rented for $1,900/mo.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5838 Master St
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $1,816 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2656510
- Updated: 8/6/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
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: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19131 (19131)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: CARROLL PARK
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: 60+ Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,264
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,264 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,264 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,192
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 75.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $118.67
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,017
- City/TownTax: $799
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $129,800
- Tax Amount: $1,816
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1264
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 148
Listed by KW Empower, Catherine Lavell
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Schools
Schools serving 5838 Master St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Heston Edward School 1621 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 5838 Master St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/06/2026
Listed
$150,000
233.33%
MLS
2/14/2013
Sold
$45,000
—
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 5838 Master St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,691
—
$120,800
—
2024
$1,691
35%
$120,800
35%
2023
$1,256
21%
$89,700
100%
2021
$1,040
-17%
-100%
2022
$1,256
21%
$89,700
21%
2020
$1,040
4%
$74,300
4%
2019
$1,002
10%
$71,600
10%
2018
$914
—
$65,300
—
2017
$914
—
$65,300
—
2016
$914
12%
$65,300
7%
2015
$817
—
$61,000
—
2014
$817
—
$61,000
633%
2013
$813
—
$8,320
—
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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5838 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2656510) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5838 Master Street is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on August 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 5838 Master Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Carroll Park? You can browse all Carroll Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

