For Sale

$114,900

5940 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

3Beds
1Bath
1290SqFt

3Beds
1Bath
1290SqFt

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1925
Price per Sqft
$89
On highrises
2 Days
Garage
1 Car

Property Details

5940 Chew Ave is a rare opportunity, so act quickly to make this your next project. This property is in need of a full rehab. The seller may or may not clean the property out before settlement. This once served as a rental property, and is located in an area that provides strong rents and potential for growth. Use your imagination and restore this home to its former glory. Taking a contractor for your walkthrough is strongly encouraged.

Property Features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating and Cooling

Heating Features: Hot Water
Heating: Yes

Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 0.03
Lot Size Square Feet: 1425

Garage and Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Parking Total: 1

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Senior Community: No

School Information

School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 2154
Source Listing Status: Active
County: PHILADELPHIA
Disclaimer: Standard
Ownership: Fee Simple
Source Property Type: Residential
Property Subtype: townhouse
Source Neighborhood: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Postal Code Plus 4: 1514
Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
Township: PHILADELPHIA

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 1290
Year Built: 1925
Above Grade Finished Area: 1290
BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
Construction Materials: Masonry
Levels: 2
Property Age: 100
Levels or Stories: 2
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Total Area Sqft: 1290
Architectural Style: Traditional

Property History

Property Price

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sq Ft	Source
08/01/2025	Listed	$114,900	$89	BrightMLS
02/03/2012	Listing removed	$79,900	$62	BrightMLS
01/13/2011	Price Changed	$79,900	$62	BrightMLS
01/03/2011	Price Changed	$84,500	$66	BrightMLS
11/26/2010	Price Changed	$84,900	$66	BrightMLS
11/12/2010	Listed	$88,000	$68	BrightMLS
07/08/2003	Sold	$30,000	$23	Public Record

Property Tax

Year	Taxes	Land	added to	Additions	equals	Total assessments
2025	$2,154	$30,780	+	$123,120	=	$153,900
2024	$1,748	$24,980	+	$99,920	=	$124,900
2023	$1,748	$24,980	+	$99,920	=	$124,900
2022	$1,121	$12,015	+	$68,085	=	$80,100
2021	$1,121	$12,015	+	$68,085	=	$80,100
2020	$1,121	$12,015	+	$68,085	=	$80,100
2019	$1,170	$12,540	+	$71,060	=	$83,600

Neighborhood

Environmental Risk

Nearby Home Values

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1959 Georgian Rd	$180K	4	1	1664	1742
6839 Rodney St	$155K	3	2	998	871
1933 Penfield St	$299.9K	3	3	1712	1307
6504 N Uber St	$130K	3	1	1056	871
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1544 Beverly Rd	$270K	3	3	1188	1742

Presented by:
Larry Brown

Brokered by:
KW Empower
(215) 627-3500

Broker Location:

Philadelphia

Data Source:

BrightMLS

Source's Property ID:

PAPH2523312

Data Source Copyright:

$114,900

5940 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138