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Property Description
This charming 3-bedroom,1.5-bathroom home in the Germantown (East) neighborhood offers a solid investment opportunity, rehab opportunity or a great start for an owner occupant. It has a blend of classic features and modern potential. Built in 1925, the property showcases a traditional floor plan with hardwood flooring, enhancing its appeal for owners seeking character and comfort. The interior boasts a spacious living room & formal dining room, perfect for entertaining. The vintage kitchen is equipped with essential appliances, including an electric oven/range, refrigerator and area for a small table. The daylight basement provides additional storage or potential for future expansion, increasing the property's value. Externally, the home features a low-maintenance masonry facade, a rear-entry garage, and convenient on-street parking. Sidewalks and street lights enhance the neighborhood's walkability, appealing to those who value community amenities. It is located close to Auberry Arboretum. With a competitive rental market in the area, this property presents a strong potential for cash flow and appreciation. The combination of its desirable location, functional layout, and essential features positions it as a prime candidate for investors and owner occupants. Don't miss the chance to make this home your own or add this asset to your portfolio. There have been a number of improvements made to the property over the years,
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5934 Chew Ave
General
- Sold For: $164,200
- Taxes: $2,154 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2580620
- Added to Site: 202 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
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: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, On Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: 19138 (19138)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- 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: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Flat
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,290
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,290 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 15 x 95
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $120.08
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,206
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $153,900
- Tax Amount: $2,154
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1290
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer, dryer, freezer, porch furniture all in as is condition.
- Lot Number: 314
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown, Maryclaire B Dzik and KW Empower, James F Roche Jr.
Sold by KW Empower, Kevin Christopher Bruton
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Schools
Schools serving 5934 Chew Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School 430 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
King Martin Luther High School 6100 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | 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 5934 Chew Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/25/2026
Sold
$164,200
6%
MLS
2/04/2026
Listed
$154,900
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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.
5934 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 (MLS# PAPH2580620) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $164,200 on August 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 5934 Chew Avenue? 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.

