Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/12/2026
Listed
$150,000
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MLS
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Property Description
This row home is located in area close to public transportation, shopping, and other city amenities. The spacious Straight-Thru floor plan features a fenced front yard, a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the main level. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished walkout basement includes a laundry area, an additional bedroom, and a full bathroom. The home also features central air conditioning.Off-street parking is available behind the home, along with an additional lot measuring approximately 16' x 35'. Property is being sold as-is, with no repairs or warranties provided by the seller. This home is a short sale and is being sold strictly as-is. Cash buyers only. The short sale has not yet been approved, so buyers should be prepared for the approval process to take some time. Please note that the property was previously occupied by squatters, and the current condition of the home may differ from the photos shown.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5851 Sylvester St
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $2,425 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2634928
- Updated: 6/12/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Unpaved
- Parking Type: Alley, Off Street, On Street
Location
- Area: 19149 (19149)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: OXFORD CIRCLE
- Driving Directions: South form Bensalem on RT1 to Roosevelt Blvd, turn left onto Large St left onto Alcott St to 5851 Sylvester. St.
- Location Details: Middle Of Block
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,932
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,932 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,932 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,168
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 16 x 73
- Zoning: RSA5
- Lot Description: Additional Lot(s)
- Fencing (Description): Partially, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $77.64
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,358
- City/TownTax: $1,067
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $173,300
- Tax Amount: $2,425
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Multiple Parcels: Yes
- Inclusions: It the rear lot (16' x 35") Tax ID 621381600
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Schools
Schools serving 5851 Sylvester St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ziegler William H School 5935 Saul Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Frankford High School 5000 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 5851 Sylvester St
Tax History
Tax History for 5851 Sylvester St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,026
—
$173,300
—
2024
$1,026
37%
$173,300
30%
2023
$750
5%
$133,600
51%
2023
$715
-45%
$88,600
100%
2018
$1,291
-4%
-100%
2020
$1,345
4%
$96,100
4%
2019
$1,291
14%
$92,200
14%
2018
$1,128
—
$80,600
—
2017
$1,128
—
$80,600
—
2016
$1,128
4%
$80,600
—
2015
$1,080
—
$80,600
—
2014
$1,080
-6%
$80,600
584%
2013
$1,151
—
$11,776
—
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5851 Sylvester Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 (MLS# PAPH2634928) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5851 Sylvester Street is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on June 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 5851 Sylvester 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.