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Property Description
5842 N. 4th Street presents an excellent opportunity to add value in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood. This spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath rowhome features high ceilings, generously sized rooms, a large basement, and the added convenience of rear alley access with off-street parking. The home offers a solid footprint and is ready for a new owner to bring it to its full potential through thoughtful updates and improvements. Whether you're an investor searching for your next project or a buyer looking to build equity, this property offers significant upside at an attractive price point. Conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, schools, parks, and major commuting routes, the property combines accessibility with opportunity. With strong fundamentals, desirable rear parking, and plenty of usable space, this is a chance to create value in an established Philadelphia neighborhood. The property is being sold strictly in as-is condition. Seller will make no repairs. Cash offers preferred, with a quick and efficient settlement encouraged. Priced aggressively at just $99,000, opportunities like this don't come along often. Schedule your showing today and explore the potential that 5842 N. 4th Street has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5842 N 4th St
General
- Price: $99,000
- Taxes: $2,395 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2628184
- Updated: Today (6/1/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
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: Alley
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: OLNEY
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- 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: Permanent
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,240
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,240 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,240 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,441
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 91.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $79.84
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,341
- City/TownTax: $1,053
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $171,100
- Tax Amount: $2,395
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1240
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 3075
Listed by KW Empower, Andre Quain
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Schools
Schools serving 5842 N 4th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lowell James R School 450 West Nedro Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-4 | 0 mi |
Washington Grover Jr School 201 East Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 5842 N 4th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Listed
$99,000
—
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 5842 N 4th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$995
—
$171,100
—
2024
$995
48%
$171,100
34%
2023
$673
-14%
$128,100
100%
2021
$781
-33%
-100%
2022
$1,163
-19%
$83,100
-19%
2020
$1,443
8%
$103,100
8%
2019
$1,341
-2%
$95,800
-2%
2018
$1,372
—
$98,000
—
2017
$1,372
44%
$98,000
—
2016
$952
-27%
$98,000
—
2015
$1,313
—
$98,000
—
2014
$1,313
7%
$98,000
679%
2013
$1,229
—
$12,576
—
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 5842 N 4th St
5842 N 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2628184) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5842 N 4th Street is currently listed for $99,000 and was received on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 5842 N 4th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

