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#PAPH2397536, Jonathan M Orens, Listing Office: Orens Brothers Real Estate Inc
$960,000 List price
953 N 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19123
$10,000
Closing credit¹
3,360 sqft
0.06 acres
$286 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 953 N 5th St
Multi family end of row on an oversized lot (20' x 139') in Northern Liberties with many original Victorian architectural details. The property is legally zoned for 4 units. Owner used the 3rd floor rear as an art studio. It is currently rented as a one bedroom. Newly pointed and painted front facade has original wrought iron gate to side alley and basement grates. Enter the Foyer with tile floor, marble wainscoting, original embossed wall covering, and decorative glass in the foyer door. The elegant main stair has a oak top rail and balusters. 1st floor front & 2nd floor front, connected by an interior spiral stair, is a one bedroom, one bath unit. 1st floor is an open Living/Kitchen floor plan with high ceilings, crown molding, a ceiling fan, ornamental marble fireplace with large ornate mirror, parquet wood floors, and side access to outside . 2nd level is a Bedroom with wood floors, ornate built in mirrored mahogany armoire and ceiling fan. Bath with original stained glass window and ceramic tile floors, clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. 1st floor rear is a super large one bedroom with two living room/dens, one with ornamental marble fireplace, leaded glass double doors, ceiling fans, separate dining area, and access to the 50' rear yard with a wooden Japanese style back wall. 2nd floor rear is a one bedroom. Bath with pedestal sink and tile wainscotting. The unit has an open living/dining/kitchen floor plan with oak floors, ceiling fan, bay window and access to a rear deck. 3rd floor front is a one bedroom with ceiling fan, wood floors and tile bathroom with clawfoot tub, separate shower, and original stained glass window. 3rd floor rear is a one bedroom with access to a rear deck. The basement is dry with high ceilings and has a new steam boiler, 2024, utility meters, AC window units, shared washer/dryer and plenty of storage space. The property has many restored details: stained glass, moldings, panel doors and hardware throughout. Tenants pay electric, Owner pays heat, gas, and water.
Highlights
Home typeQuadruplex
HeatingSteam
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size3,360 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.06 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #PAPH2424212
Summary
- MLS Number: PAPH2424212
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Solo Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (215) 564-7656
- Office Email: info@solorealty.com
- Listing Agent: Deborah E Solo
- Agent Phone: (215) 564-7656
- Agent Email: deborah@solorealty.com
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $757,700 | $10,606 |
| 2022 | $757,700 | $8,261 |
| 2021 | $- | $8,261 |
| 2020 | $590,200 | $8,261 |
| 2019 | $571,200 | $7,995 |
| 2018 | $436,800 | $6,114 |
| 2017 | $436,800 | $6,114 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
John Moffet Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•127 W Oxford St
7
Horatio B. Hackett School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•2161 E York St
2
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.8 mi
•2539 N 16th St
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 $57,021. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
66%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
43%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Crate & Barrel
Bloomingdales
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Chipotle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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This home is located at 953 N 5th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19123 in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. This 3,360 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $960,000.
Over 154 listings were sold over their listed price in February 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 396 listings were sold below the listed price and 166 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 10.7% between January and February 2025. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 59 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $268,469.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.