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Property Description
Multi family end of row on an oversized lot (20' x 139') in Northern Liberties with many original Victorian architectural details. The property is legally zoned for 4 units. Owner used the 3rd floor rear as an art studio. It is currently rented as a one bedroom. Newly pointed and painted front facade has original wrought iron gate to side alley and basement grates. Enter the Foyer with tile floor, marble wainscoting, original embossed wall covering, and decorative glass in the foyer door. The elegant main stair has a oak top rail and balusters. 1st floor front & 2nd floor front, connected by an interior spiral stair, is a one bedroom, one bath unit. 1st floor is an open Living/Kitchen floor plan with high ceilings, crown molding, a ceiling fan, ornamental marble fireplace with large ornate mirror, parquet wood floors, and side access to outside . 2nd level is a Bedroom with wood floors, ornate built in mirrored mahogany armoire and ceiling fan. Bath with original stained glass window and ceramic tile floors, clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. 1st floor rear is a super large one bedroom with two living room/dens, one with ornamental marble fireplace, leaded glass double doors, ceiling fans, separate dining area, and access to the 50' rear yard with a wooden Japanese style back wall. 2nd floor rear is a one bedroom. Bath with pedestal sink and tile wainscotting. The unit has an open living/dining/kitchen floor plan with oak floors, ceiling fan, bay window and access to a rear deck. 3rd floor front is a one bedroom with ceiling fan, wood floors and tile bathroom with clawfoot tub, separate shower, and original stained glass window. 3rd floor rear is a one bedroom with access to a rear deck. The basement is dry with high ceilings and has a new steam boiler, 2024, utility meters, AC window units, shared washer/dryer and plenty of storage space. The property has many restored details: stained glass, moldings, panel doors and hardware throughout. Tenants pay electric, Owner pays heat, gas, and water.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 953 N 5th St
General
- Sold For: $850,000
- Taxes: $11,450 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2424212
- Added to Site: 366 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Wood
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: 19123 (19123)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: Philadelphia
- Driving Directions: 953 n 5th Street
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 3,360
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,360 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,360 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 4, Unit 3
- 1 Bedroom Units: 4
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
- Unit Description: Unit 3
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 4
- Unit Description: Unit 4
- Bedrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,783
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 139.00
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $266.37
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $6,412
- City/TownTax: $5,038
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $818,000
- Tax Amount: $11,450
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Owner Pays: Gas, Heat, Insurance, Sewer, Water
- Landlord Pays: Gas, Heat, Insurance, Sewer, Water
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3360
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenants possessions
- Lot Number: 121
Listed by Solo Real Estate, Inc., Deborah E Solo
Sold by Tesla Realty Group, LLC, Steve Burke Jr.
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Schools
Schools serving 953 N 5th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ludlow James R School 550 Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Penn Treaty Middle School 600 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 | 9-12 | 1 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 953 N 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Sold
$850,000
-5.03%
MLS
7/11/2025
Price Reduced
$895,000
-4.28%
MLS
4/23/2025
Price Reduced
$935,000
-2.6%
MLS
1/17/2025
Listed
$960,000
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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.
953 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (MLS# PAPH2424212) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $850,000 on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 953 N 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

