2 days on Rocket
$1,781 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2498292, Malik T Carter, Listing office: Realty ONE Group Focus
$149,900 List price
5820 Alter St Philadelphia, PA 19143
$1,780
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,024 sqft
0.02 acres
$146 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 5820 Alter St
Wonderful 3 bed, 1 Bath home in Philadelphia. Enter the home and be invited by the natural light coming through the windows. Beautiful flooring brings you through the living and dining areas to the Kitchen! Here you have cabinets, plenty of countertop space, and Appliances. Just off of the kitchen through the door access the back yard, perfect for summertime grilling and more. Upstairs on the 2nd floor you will find 3 bedrooms. Easy access to major roadways. The convenience of the location and everything about this home is truly unique, Put this on your List and book your appointment today!!
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,024 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2507556
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $146
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,238
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Please Use GPS
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,024 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2507556
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
- Office Phone: (215) 646-2900
- Listing Agent: Li Zaspel
- Agent Phone: (267) 288-8982
- Agent Email: marina.zaspelteam@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,500 | $1,238 |
| 2022 | $43,500 | $261 |
| 2021 | $- | $261 |
| 2020 | $63,700 | $891 |
| 2019 | $61,400 | $859 |
| 2018 | $55,200 | $772 |
| 2017 | $55,200 | $772 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
W.B. Evans Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-6
0.9 mi
•900 Baily Rd
3
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
Public District 1-5
1.0 mi
•7051 Ruskin Ln
4
East Lansdowne Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.2 mi
•401 Emerson Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,418. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
72%
<35k
14%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
H&M
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Popeyes
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Nissan
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5820 Alter St
The listing price of 5820 Alter St property is $149,900.
The property 5820 Alter St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Active Listing: 5820 Alter St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5820 Alter St are: W.B. Evans Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Stonehurst Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Lansdowne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Add B. Anderson School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mastery Charter School at Harrity (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), W. C. Bryant Promise Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Motivation High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), William L. Sayre High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,238 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 31, 2022 for $90,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5820 Alter St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 5820 Alter St is 1,024 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5820 Alter St is 1920.
This home is located at 5820 Alter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 1,024 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 40.9% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 89 days, the median list price was $298,569.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.