Backup offers
$5,938 Closing Credit¹
#PAPH2463780, Eric Prine, Listing Office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$450,000 List price
5900 Wayne Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144
$5,344
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,244 sqft
0.05 acres
$201 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 5900 Wayne Ave
Welcome, to this spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and with great natural light located on the corner of West Rittenhouse St and Wayne Ave. Centrally located in West Germantown, close to shopping and public transportation this property has a backyard that is fenced-in, offering a more private setting for the yard and patio. Built of Wissahickon Schist with three fireplaces, one wood, one electric and one decorative. Natural daylight via the large windows , rooms with high ceilings, original woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Easily accessed walk-up with skylight to the attic space. The basement has a Bilco entrance for additional storage and workspace. This house was owned for many years by a artist who used one bedroom and the basement for studio space. There are two separate entrances to the backyard/patio with access to the garage-driveway area. Kitchen and baths need updating, but location, spaciousness within, and off street garage parking make this a diamond in the rough. At the back of the property are four connected garages, the first one closest to the street is the one that is deeded to 5900 Wayne along with a deeded easement that allows for the other garage owners to access their garages using the gravel driveway that crosses the back part of the rear yard. The driveway access is off of West Rittenhouse St near the corner. This house is within walking or a short car ride or public transportation to Mastery Charter School, The Waldorf School, Lingelbach Elementary, Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Penn Charter, Green St Friends and A. Wayne High School. Nearby are Planet Fitness and Weavers Way Coop. Ultimo Coffee Shop is right across the street.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size2,244 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingGarage - Front Entry, Gravel Driveway, Driveway,Detached Garage,On Street
MLS #PAPH2476222
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Garage - Front Entry, Gravel Driveway, Driveway,Detached Garage,On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Victorian
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $450,000
- Price/SqFt: $200
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,052
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Use GPS Coordinates/ Corner if Rittenhouse St and Wayne Ave,
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 2,244 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2476222
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
- Office Phone: (215) 247-3600
- Listing Agent: Jan LeSuer
- Agent Phone: (610) 952-6805
- Agent Email: janlesuer@elfantwissahickon.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $298,100 | $3,052 |
| 2022 | $253,100 | $2,168 |
| 2021 | $- | $2,168 |
| 2020 | $199,900 | $2,798 |
| 2019 | $208,700 | $2,921 |
| 2018 | $198,400 | $2,777 |
| 2017 | $198,400 | $2,777 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
John B. Kelly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•5116 Pulaski Ave
4
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.8 mi
•67 E Bringhurst St
2
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Public Charter KG-2
1.5 mi
•3300 Henry 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 $26,085. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
64%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
83%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
2%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
7%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
33%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Burlington
Foot Locker
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
White Castle
Popeyes
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Kia
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5900 Wayne Ave
The listing price of 5900 Wayne Ave property is $450,000.
The property 5900 Wayne Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144.
Active Listing: 5900 Wayne Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5900 Wayne Ave are: John B. Kelly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Anna Lane Lingelbach School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fitler Academics Plus (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Mastery Charter School-Pickett Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Randolph A. Philip Avt High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,052 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5900 Wayne Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 5900 Wayne Ave is 2,244 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5900 Wayne Ave is 1890.
This home is located at 5900 Wayne Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19144 in the Germantown / Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 2,244 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $450,000.
Between March and April 2025, Philadelphia, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 49.7%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 88 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $291,214.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.