Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/26/2026
Listed
$179,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 5903 Newtown Avenue! This charming brick rowhome offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, along with a welcoming front porch perfect for relaxing outdoors. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout featuring hardwood flooring in the bedroom and a functional kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space. Additional highlights include a garage for parking or storage and a backyard offering extra outdoor space. Conveniently located near neighborhood shopping and dining, Rising Sun Plaza, One & Olney Shopping Center, and local green spaces, including Tacony Creek Park and Fisher Park. The nearby Lawndale Regional Rail station provides another option for commuting around the Philadelphia area. With classic brick construction and plenty of potential to make it your own, this property is a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer or investor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5903 Newtown Ave
General
- Price: $179,000
- Taxes: $2,472 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2684236
- Updated: 10/26/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Basement Garage
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: LAWNCREST
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Side-by-Side, Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Front Entrance, Garage Access
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 896
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 896 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 896 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,200
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $199.78
- School Tax: $1,384
- City/TownTax: $1,087
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $176,600
- Tax Amount: $2,472
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 896
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 291
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Schools
Schools serving 5903 Newtown Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Benjamin School 5735 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 1.1 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 5903 Newtown Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5903 Newtown Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$934
—
$176,600
6%
2025
$934
—
$166,700
—
2024
$934
30%
$166,700
27%
2023
$718
9%
$131,300
100%
2021
$658
-8%
-100%
2023
$718
-44%
$86,300
-6%
2020
$1,288
4%
$92,000
4%
2019
$1,236
-1%
$88,300
-1%
2018
$1,244
—
$88,900
—
2017
$1,244
51%
$88,900
—
2016
$824
-31%
$88,900
—
2015
$1,191
—
$88,900
—
2014
$1,191
-7%
$88,900
578%
2013
$1,282
—
$13,120
—
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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5903 Newtown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2684236) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5903 Newtown Avenue is currently listed for $179,000 and was received on October 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 5903 Newtown Avenue? 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.