5861 Sylvester Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 - Photo 1

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$195,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
966 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 5861 Sylvester Street, a well maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath townhome nestled on a quiet block in the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia. This home offers the perfect blend of charm and function. The classic brick exterior is complemented by a fenced-in front yard, while inside you'll find original hardwood flooring, central A/C, and ceiling fans throughout for year-round comfort. The main level features a spacious living room, a separate dining area ideal for gatherings, and a modern kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances. Upstairs, three sunlit bedrooms with closet space and a full hall bathroom. The partially finished basement includes a laundry area and provides additional flex space and additional storage space. Parking is a breeze with a rear-access garage and alleyway parking, and the separately deeded, fully fenced backyard (Tax ID: 621382010) adds valuable private outdoor space just steps away from the home. Located near major roadways, public transportation, shopping, and parks, 5861 Sylvester Street brings comfort, convenience, and space to grow in Northeast Philly. Schedule your showing today and discover the possibilities this home has to offer! Being sold in "as-is" condition.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5861 Sylvester St

General

Sold For: $195,000
Taxes: $2,327 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2485420
Added to Site: 299 day(s) ago

Interior

Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

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

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Basement

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: On Street, Parking Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access

Location

Area: 19149 (19149)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Oxford Circle
Subdivision: Oxford Circle
Driving Directions: From E Cheltenham Ave turn onto Sylvester Street and property is located on the right hand side.

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Straight Thru
Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Flat
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 966
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 966 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 966 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1950
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,169
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 73.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $184.27
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,303
City/TownTax: $1,024
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $166,300
Tax Amount: $2,327
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 966

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 357

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Schools

Schools serving 5861 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 5861 Sylvester St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/08/2025

Sold

$195,000

9.55%

MLS

5/21/2025

Listed

$178,000

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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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5861 Sylvester Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 (MLS# PAPH2485420) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $195,000 on July 08, 2025. This property was listed by Tim Brogan from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 5861 Sylvester Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Mayfair? You can browse all Mayfair real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

5861 Sylvester St Philadelphia, PA 19149