$79,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,256 sqft
5026 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Listed by Rosedale Real Estate LLC
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to an exciting opportunity in West Philadelphia’s Mill Creek neighborhood. Situated at the corner of N 51st Street and Reno Street, directly across from West Mill Creek Playground, this two-story, three-bedroom home is ready for a full renovation. The property offers a chance to reimagine the interior from top to bottom and select the layout and finishes that fit your plans. Investors can evaluate it as their next renovation project, while owner-occupants may see the opportunity to create a home tailored to their needs. With its corner location and the playground just across the street, this property is worth a closer look. The property is currently occupied by an adverse occupant, there is no interior access at this time. Drive by only.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,024 sq ft
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1920
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (720 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $73
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2675002
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 1 day
Interior features
- Basement
- Full
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- Doors - Swing In
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Stucco
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- View
- City
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- None
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- MILL CREEK
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 16 x 45
- Zoning
- RSA5
- Cross street
- N 51st St
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Listed for sale | $74,900 |
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
$81,000
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
- December 2017 for $18,900
- County deed record in 2017 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $74,900
- County assessment implies
- $59,042
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5129 RANSTEAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139 | July 2026 | $42,500 | 3/1 | 1,050 | $41,285 |
| 211 S MILLICK ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139 | July 2026 | $123,000 | 3/1 | 990 | $125,424 |
| 122 WILTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139 | August 2026 | $78,000 | 3/1 | 1,114 | $71,565 |
| 1544 N 58TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131 | August 2026 | $176,000 | 3/1 | 980 | $181,536 |
| 519 N 64TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19151 | August 2026 | $90,000 | 3/1 | 1,028 | $72,978 |
| 116 N SALFORD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139 | August 2026 | $121,000 | 3/1 | 1,156 | $109,490 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2017 | Sold | $18,900 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $779 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$14,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$463/mo
- Principal & interest
- $376
- Property taxes
- $65
- Home insurance (est.)
- $22
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
The School District Of Philadelphia
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: October 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT
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