#PAPH2350654, LaTanya D Grays, Listing Office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
5836 Alter St Philadelphia, PA 19143
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About 5836 Alter St
This is a new construction on the original foundation where the brick walls have been restored and everything else replaced. High quality custom work was performed by master craftsmen. WELCOME TO CHERRY CRUSH. As you drive through the one-way quiet block, the house won’t go un-noticed with its charming curb appeal of its original traditional design restored to perfection and complemented with a designer front porch and stairs as well as concrete front yard patio with a freshly planted cherry tree. Walk up the flagstone steps through the wide entrance door to the perfect size living area; you will immediately notice the tiled foyer with exposed brick wall, perfect location to put an electric fireplace. On your left an enormous coat closet for convenience. Walk through the roman style beautiful arch to the open concept formal dining area with bay windows and plenty of natural light, on your right the island of an ultra-modern kitchen sitting on charcoal porcelain tiles, topped with imported Brazilian granite countertop with lots of cabinet space, slow closing doors and drawers and an armada of high-end stainless-steel appliances as well as an amazing backsplash made of Moroccan style travertine natural stones. Walk out through the back door to the spacious wooden deck, ideal place for a quiet breakfast at sunrise, or even entertaining friends and family on a warm spring evening; and if you’re looking for more privacy, walk down to the fenced back yard with super straight concrete patio. Alongside the kitchen is a conveniently located guest powder room beautifully tiled with Spanish heritage porcelain tiles. The second floor consist of two nice size bedrooms, each with its individual closet, a hallway linen closet and an immense master bedroom with a wall to wall almost walk-in closet complemented with high quality mirror bifold doors. The second-floor full bathroom boasts a modern suspended vanity cabinet, a soak-in tub and an operable modern skylight for natural light and fresh air when opened. Walk down the steps to the lovely finished basement with high-end black-stainless washer and dryer and a stainless-steel laundry basin and additional shelves for storage. On your right a huge room with a wall-to-wall walk-in closet which can be either a second master bedroom or a mancave or a playroom or even an in-law suite with it’s personal egress to the backyard and it’s personal full bath. The full bath is beautifully tiled with the same Spanish heritage floor tiles, Carrara marble and ceramic walls. The accordion doors house all the high efficiency top of the line mechanicals ingeniously concealed with easy access for maintenance or eventual repairs. Overall, the house boasts solid oak hardwood floors throughout, hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, dimmable LED lighting everywhere, security cameras with internet enabled DVR, Nest wi-fi thermostat, full weather and sound insulation, three-piece baseboards, rosettes, wide trims. Just too much to list. And believe it or not, NO OTHER HOUSE IN THE AREA COMPARES !! Book a showing before the tariff's increase all prices by 25%
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- MLS Number: PAPH2459414
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: HomeZu by Simple Choice
- Office Phone: (855) 885-4663
- Office Email: support@simplechoicerealty.com
- Listing Agent: Christopher J Carr
- Agent Phone: (855) 885-4663
- Agent Email: support@simplechoicerealty.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $170,000 | $2,379 |
2022 | $170,000 | $494 |
2021 | $- | $494 |
2020 | $35,300 | $494 |
2019 | $34,000 | $475 |
2018 | $32,200 | $450 |
2017 | $32,200 | $450 |
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. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5836 Alter St
This home is located at 5836 Alter St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. This 1,650 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $325,000.
Philadelphia, PA housing market in March 2025 saw over 174 listings sold above listed price, more than 171 sold at listed price and over 344 sold below. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 29.2% between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $269,412.