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Listing description

Landlords, flippers, investors or home buyers looking to put some TLC into their next project, 5543 Malcolm St in Philadelphia is now available for you. A sampling of renovated properties which recently sold: 5455 Thomas Ave — $290,600, 5510 Angora Ter — $247,000, 5537 Malcolm St — $235,000, 1130 S 54th St — $300,000. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom handyman special, has tremendous upside potential: Fix & Flip, Buy & hold, rental, investment, rehabber, contractor, or handy home buyer who can do the work themselves...endless possibilities. Come take a look & get your offers in ASAP, because this property will not last long.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 full bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
1,140 sq ft
Heating
Other
Cooling
Other

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Other
Year built
1925

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.02 acres (930 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$114
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2662422
County
Philadelphia County
School district
Philadelphia City
Days on NookLocal
1 day

Interior features

Basement
Other
Levels
2
Accessibility
Other

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Foundation
Other

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Other
Cooling fuel
Other
Hot water
Other
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
WEST PHILADELPHIA

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
15.00 x 62.00
Zoning
RSA5

Included in the sale

Exclusions
Sellers property
Possession
Immediate, 0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 21, 2026Listed for sale$130,000

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

$137,000

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.

Current list price
$130,000
County assessment implies
$129,849

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
5428 PENTRIDGE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143August 2026$195,0003/11,140$268,853
5537 PEMBERTON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143July 2026$175,0003/11,194$230,321
5518 BELMAR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143August 2026$190,0003/11,062$266,000
1434 S 55TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143July 2026$124,9003/11,227$162,073
1045 S 52ND ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143July 2026$120,0003/21,300$107,123
939 S 59TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143August 2026$95,0003/11,284$118,914

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $1,714 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$26,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$833/mo

Principal & interest
$653
Property taxes
$143
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.

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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which United Real Estate Strive 212 participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have Closed or are no longer being offered for sale.

Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT

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