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Townhouse for sale at 5520 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138 | MLS# PAPH2538638 | Listing updated on 2026-02-18
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$165,000

Monthly Est:$821

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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon1,056sqft

5520 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1900

  • $-- HOA

  • 800 sqft lot

  • $156/sq.ft

Description

Welcome to 5520 Matthews, a fully renovated home offering modern upgrades and everyday convenience. This property features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom upstairs, with a bright and open layout. The updated kitchen is equipped modern cabinetry, and plenty of counter space. A washer and dryer are located in the basement for added convenience. Enjoy being close to local favorites like Dock Street Brewery, Bookers Restaurant & Bar, and Baltimore Avenue’s dining scene. Parks such as Clark Park and Cedar Park are just minutes away, offering green space and community events. Public transportation is easily accessible with nearby trolley and bus routes, plus quick access to University City and Center City. This move-in ready home combines style, comfort, and location, schedule your showing today!

  • Houzeo last checked: 4 hours ago
  • Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 9:51 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Elan Elkaim (215) 960-9537 | KW Empower (215) 627-3500
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2538638 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    East Germantown

  • Year Built

    1900

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,056 sqft

  • Lot Size

    800 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2538638

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    134

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathroom: 1

Interior

  • Cooling

    None

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Heating

    Forced Air

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1900

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

  • Foundation Details

    Other

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Unfinished, Full

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    West Oak Lane

Price History

DateEventPrice

11/07/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2538638

Listed for Sale

$165,000 -17.09%

$156/sqft

11/07/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2538638

Price Increased

$199,000 +5.29%

$188/sqft

11/07/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2538638

Price Increased

$189,000 +8.00%

$179/sqft

11/07/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2538638

Price Increased

$175,000 +6.06%

$166/sqft

11/07/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2538638

Price Decreased

$165,000 -17.09%

$156/sqft

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