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Property Description
Welcome to 5921 Elsinore Street, a classic straight-thru rowhome that perfectly captures the enduring charm of Philadelphia's Lawndale neighborhood. Built in 1925 with timeless masonry construction and a sturdy stone foundation, this residence offers a warm and inviting atmosphere across two well-appointed levels. The main living areas flow seamlessly, providing a total of 1,642 finished square feet of versatile space, including three comfortable bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. One of the home's standout features is the 600-square-foot fully finished basement, which is heated and features a convenient rear entrance/egress and dedicated laundry hookups - ideal for another bedroom, home office, secondary lounge, or fitness suite. Modern comfort is a priority here, with the home boasting central A/C and natural gas forced air heating to ensure year-round climate control. This property is being sold in "as-is" condition, inviting you to bring your vision and personal touch to a home that is truly built to last. Experience the convenience of city living with easy access to Tabor Avenue and local transportation in a community that feels like home.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5921 Elsinore St
General
- Sold For: $229,000
- Taxes: $2,120 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2597870
- Added to Site: 199 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: LAWNDALE
- Driving Directions: SW on Tabor Ave, NW on E Comly St, W on Elsinore Ave
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Space For Rooms, Rear Entrance, Heated
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,642
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,642 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,042 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 960
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $215.93
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,187
- City/TownTax: $933
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $151,500
- Tax Amount: $2,120
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1042
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 338
Listed by Lime House, Tanner Kirkpatrick and Lime House, Tori Henderson
Sold by Quality Real Estate-Broad St, Celenia Martinez
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Schools
Schools serving 5921 Elsinore St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin Benjamin School 5735 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Fels Samuel High School 5500 Langdon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 5921 Elsinore St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/02/2026
Sold
$229,000
1.78%
MLS
5/27/2026
Price Reduced
$225,000
-2.17%
MLS
4/30/2026
Price Reduced
$230,000
-2.13%
MLS
4/16/2026
Price Reduced
$235,000
-2.04%
MLS
3/28/2026
Listed
$239,900
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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.
5921 Elsinore Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2597870) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $229,000 on September 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 5921 Elsinore Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

