$130,000
3 bd|2 ba|1,140 sqft
5543 Malcolm St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Listed by HomeSmart Realty Advisors
For Sale
Listing description
An exceptional opportunity to acquire this 2 Story Building located close by Temple U. Property. Property is being sold in As-Is, Where-Is, offering a unique chance for investors looking for a project in this developing neighborhood. Don’t miss out on this investment opportunity!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Living area
- 1,280 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- AirLite
- Year built
- 1925
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (864 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $101
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2641480
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 57 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Full
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry, Stucco
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 16.00 x 54.00
- Zoning
- RM1
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$210,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Philadelphia County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- January 2019 for $118,000
- County deed record in 2019 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $129,900
- County assessment implies
- $323,511
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2339 N MASCHER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133 | August 2026 | $265,000 | 3/1 | 1,334 | $371,000 |
| 1116 W SOMERSET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133 | July 2026 | $50,000 | 3/1 | 1,351 | $70,000 |
| 2241 N LAMBERT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132 | August 2026 | $50,000 | 3/1 | 1,290 | $70,000 |
| 2710 N 19TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132 | August 2026 | $60,000 | 3/1 | 1,332 | $84,000 |
| 1431 N 12TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122 | August 2026 | $210,000 | 3/1 | 1,224 | $217,801 |
| 1600 MAGEE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | August 2026 | $295,000 | 3/2 | 1,288 | $295,092 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 2019 | Sold | $118,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $4,272 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$25,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,046/mo
- Principal & interest
- $652
- Property taxes
- $356
- Home insurance (est.)
- $38
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Philadelphia City
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Philadelphia County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT
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