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Property Description
Welcome to a modern duplex at 5918 Houghton Street, in Roxborough. This duplex features two One Bedroom, One Bathroom layouts, encompassing 1,230 square feet of living space. Both units have hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. The first floor has a common washer/dryer area and additional storage for the units. The Duplex is a corner property, has a fenced in backyard for outdoor space for the tenants and a garage and driveway for easy parking as well. The property is in need updating/repairs, has some water damage in the upstairs bathroom and settlement. 5914 and 5916 Houghton, both the same layout and duplexes are being sold as well and could be purchased as a package. The property is an estate.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5918 Houghton St
General
- Sold For: $200,000
- Taxes: $4,706 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2539148
- Added to Site: 109 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: 19128 (19128)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: ROXBOROUGH
- Cross Streets: Gerhard Street
- Driving Directions: From Ridge Ave, take a right on Monastery Ave, go one block and take a right on Houghton Street, on left side
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat
- Square Feet: 1,230
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,230 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,230 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1970
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,417
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 28.00 x 50.00
- Zoning: RTA1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $182.93
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,635
- City/TownTax: $2,070
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $336,200
- Tax Amount: $4,706
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1230
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 268
Listed and Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Claudia McGill
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Schools
Schools serving 5918 Houghton St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cook-Wissahickon School 201 East Salaignac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | K-8 | 0.6 mi |
Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 9-11 | 0.8 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 5918 Houghton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/05/2025
Sold
$200,000
-11.11%
MLS
10/01/2025
Listed
$225,000
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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.
5918 Houghton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 (MLS# PAPH2539148) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $200,000 on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 5918 Houghton 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.

