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Property Description
Welcome to this classic two-story brick row home nestled on a quiet one-way street in Philadelphia's desirable Lawncrest neighborhood. This home offers timeless character with hardwood flooring throughout, three comfortable bedrooms, one full bathroom, and an inviting eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living. The full, unfinished basement provides ample storage space and offers endless possibilities for future use. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, schools, and major roadways, this property is well situated for easy commuting and daily conveniences. This home presents a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to personalize a property and make it their own. The property is being sold in as-is condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5939 Malta St
General
- Sold For: $125,000
- Taxes: $2,145 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2657288
- Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19120 (19120)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: LAWNCREST
- Cross Streets: E Comly
- Driving Directions: Rising Sun to Comly St to Malta, house on left.
- Location Details: Middle Of Block
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- 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.: Walkout Level
- Foundation: Slab, Stone
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,058
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,058 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,058 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 960
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 15.00 x 64.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $132.23
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,201
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $153,300
- Tax Amount: $2,145
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Bank Owned/REO
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1058
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Bank-owned: Yes
- Lot Number: 512
Listed by RE/MAX Prime Real Estate, Jaimee A. Cohen
Sold by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Castor, Evette Ruiz
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Schools
Schools serving 5939 Malta 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 5939 Malta St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Sold
$125,000
-10.65%
MLS
8/06/2026
Listed
$139,900
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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.
5939 Malta Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (MLS# PAPH2657288) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $125,000 on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 5939 Malta 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.

