5839 Norfolk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$95,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,032 Sq. Ft.
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

Located in the vibrant Kingsessing neighborhood of West Philadelphia, 5839 Norfolk Street offers a promising opportunity for those looking to renovate and create value-whether for personal use or as an investment. This three-bedroom, one-bathroom rowhome features a traditional layout and a covered front porch that, with some work, can become a welcoming extension of the home. The interior is ready for transformation, making it ideal for buyers who want to design a space that reflects their own style or add a renovated property to their rental portfolio. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street with easy access to public transportation, local parks like nearby Cobbs Creek, and a growing sense of community revitalization, this property is a great starting point for anyone ready to bring their vision to life in one of Philadelphia's historically rich neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5839 Norfolk St

General

Sold For: $95,000
Taxes: $1,739 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2481452
Added to Site: 251 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Subdivision: PHILADELPHIA
Driving Directions: For the most accurate directions please use GPS

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

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: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,032
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,032 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,032 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 953
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $87.11
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $124,300
Tax Amount: $1,739
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Bank Owned/REO
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1032

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Bank-owned: Yes
Lot Number: 64

Listed by Genstone Realty, Christopher B Nelson
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Lindsay Hymson

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Schools

Schools serving 5839 Norfolk St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Anderson Add B School 1034 South 60th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143	K-8	0.4 mi
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	0.6 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 5839 Norfolk St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/29/2025

Sold

$95,000

5.67%

MLS

5/12/2025

Listed

$89,900

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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.

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5839 Norfolk Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2481452) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $95,000 on August 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 5839 Norfolk 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.

5839 Norfolk St Philadelphia, PA 19143