Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Listed
$150,000
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Property Description
Discover a rare opportunity to restore a piece of Wynnefield's history at 5918 Malvern Avenue. This spacious brick-front estate has been a cherished family home for decades and is now ready for a visionary new owner to breathe life into its impressive footprint. The main level offers an expansive floor plan, including an extended living room bathed in natural light and a dedicated breakfast room that adds a unique touch of character. Upstairs, the home features three generous bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, highlighted by a primary bedroom with a rare private ensuite-a highly sought-after feature in this neighborhood. Additional living space awaits in the finished basement, which has 1/2 bath, storage, laundry hook up, and access to rear parking and alley way. The location is truly second to none, situated directly across from the local school and just moments from Saint Joseph's University and City Line Avenue. Outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers will appreciate being steps away from Fairmount Park and the Mann Center, while commuters will benefit from immediate access to public transportation and major highways. With renovated homes in the immediate area selling in the mid to high -$300s, this property represents an incredible value proposition. Whether you are an investor looking to add a high-potential asset to your portfolio or a handy homeowner eager to build equity in a vibrant, established community, 5918 Malvern Avenue is the perfect canvas for your next masterpiece. Sold in as-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5918 Malvern Ave
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $2,833 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2605096
- Updated: 4/8/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
- Expected Market Date: 4/13/2026
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Inside Access
Location
- Area: 19131 (19131)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: WYNNEFIELD
- Driving Directions: Lancaster to Woodbine to Upland to Malvern
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,440 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,240
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 78.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $104.17
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,586
- City/TownTax: $1,246
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $202,400
- Tax Amount: $2,833
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1440
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 4042
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Schools
Schools serving 5918 Malvern Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gompers Samuel School 5701 Wynnefield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 5918 Malvern Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5918 Malvern Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,433
—
$202,400
—
2024
$1,433
141%
$202,400
65%
2023
$594
-32%
$122,400
100%
2021
$873
-19%
-100%
2022
$1,083
-28%
$77,400
-28%
2020
$1,503
4%
$107,400
4%
2019
$1,447
—
$103,400
—
2018
$1,447
—
$103,400
—
2017
$1,447
41%
$103,400
—
2016
$1,027
-36%
$103,400
-14%
2015
$1,612
—
$120,300
—
2014
$1,612
31%
$120,300
857%
2013
$1,229
—
$12,576
—
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5918 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (MLS# PAPH2605096) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5918 Malvern Avenue is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on April 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 5918 Malvern 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.