$84,900

5848 Morton St Philadelphia, PA 19144

$1,008
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
774 sqft
0.03 acres
$110 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 5848 Morton St

Check out this great end-unit rowhome, perfect for a first time homebuyer or savvy investor! This home features 2 nicely sized bedrooms, full bathroom, living area with laminate flooring, and kitchen. Spacious kitchen that opens to a patio & large rear yard! The large basement, with washer and dryer, is great for storage. Currently vacant, recently rented by a long-term tenant at $900/month. Great opportunity to renovate, home next door just fully renovated. Nice block with plenty of parking. Close to LaSalle University, public transportation, shopping, and well maintained public parks. Secure this investment in a sought after area!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size774 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.03 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2481940

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Parking: On Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $84,900
  • Price/SqFt: $109
  • Annual Tax Amount: $869
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: GPS
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 774 SqFt
  • Municipality: Philadelphia
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • MLS Number: PAPH2481940
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (888) 397-7352
  • Office Email: pa.broker@exprealty.net
  • Listing Agent: Christine S Edwin
  • Agent Phone: (267) 231-7703
  • Agent Email: christine@homeexpertsforyou.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 21, 2007
Home Sold
$30,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$62,100$869
2022$62,100$685
2021$-$685
2020$49,000$685
2019$51,200$716
2018$72,900$1,020
2017$72,900$1,020

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School

Public Charter KG-5

0.7 mi

67 E Bringhurst St

4

Elenor C. Emlen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

6501 Chew Ave

2

Joseph Pennell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

1800 Nedro Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $18,274. Typical income of Philadelphia, PA residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

80%
<35k
11%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

57%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

21%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5848 Morton St

The listing price of 5848 Morton St property is $84,900.

The property 5848 Morton St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.

Active Listing: 5848 Morton St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5848 Morton St are: Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Elenor C. Emlen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Joseph Pennell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mastery Charter School-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Anna Lane Lingelbach School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Imhotep Institute Chs (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Parkway Northwest (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $869 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 21, 2007 for $30,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5848 Morton St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 5848 Morton St is 774 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5848 Morton St is 1905.

This home is located at 5848 Morton St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 774 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $84,900.

The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between April and May 2025 increased by 40.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $298,569, while the average time on the real estate market was 89 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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