$220,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,188 sqft
5257 Howland St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Listed by Home Vista Realty
For Sale
Listing description
🏡 Welcome to 5841 Sylvester St located in Oxford Circle! This spacious Northeast Philadelphia home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, providing plenty of flexibility for today’s lifestyle. ✨ The lower level features an in-law suite, perfect for extended household living, guests, or additional private space. 🚗 Enjoy the convenience of driveway parking plus additional lot space that can be used for extra parking or transformed into a yard for entertaining, gatherings, and outdoor events. 🌳🎉 📍 Conveniently located in Northeast Philadelphia’s 19149 area, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, public transportation, major roadways, and everyday conveniences. 💰 Even better—the property address may qualify for homebuyer grant programs, offering eligible buyers an opportunity to receive financial assistance toward their purchase. Ask for details and eligibility requirements! 🔑 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Baths | In-Law Suite | Driveway + Additional Lot Space | Grant Opportunities Schedule your showing and discover the possibilities at 5841 Sylvester St! 🏡 ¡Bienvenidos a 5841 Sylvester St ubicada en Oxford Circle! Esta espaciosa propiedad en Northeast Filadelfia cuenta con 4 habitaciones y 3 baños completos, ofreciendo comodidad y espacios versátiles para diferentes necesidades. ✨ El nivel inferior cuenta con un espacio tipo in-law suite, ideal para familiares, invitados o como espacio privado adicional. 🚗 La propiedad ofrece estacionamiento privado en la entrada, además de un lote adicional que puede utilizarse para más estacionamiento o como patio para reuniones, celebraciones y actividades al aire libre. 🌳🎉 📍 Ubicada convenientemente en el área 19149 del noreste de Filadelfia, cerca de tiendas, restaurantes, transporte público, vías principales y servicios esenciales. 💰 ¡Esta dirección también puede calificar para programas de asistencia y grants para compradores de vivienda! La elegibilidad y disponibilidad dependen del programa y del comprador. Pregunte para más información. 🔑 4 Habitaciones | 3 Baños | espacio independiente para familiares | Estacionamiento Privado + Lote Adicional | Posibles Grants Disponibles ¡Agenda tu visita y descubre todo lo que 5841 Sylvester St tiene para ofrecer!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Living area
- 1,169 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- AirLite
- Year built
- 1950
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,169 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $188
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2677302
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- Philadelphia City
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Fully Finished
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Stone
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Driveway, Parking Lot, On Street
- Parking features
- Concrete Driveway, Private
- Total spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- OXFORD CIRCLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RSA5
- Cross street
- Van Kirk St
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- refrigerators, washer and dryer
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
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
$237,000
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
- $220,000
- County assessment implies
- $185,923
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2826 MAGEE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | September 2026 | $250,000 | 3/2 | 1,120 | $296,285 |
| 3021 DEVEREAUX AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | September 2026 | $220,000 | 3/1 | 1,170 | $308,000 |
| 6451 AKRON ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | September 2026 | $240,000 | 3/1 | 1,170 | $336,000 |
| ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | September 2026 | $230,000 | 3/1 | 1,138 | $322,000 |
| 2836 KNORR ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149 | September 2026 | $255,000 | 3/1 | 1,152 | $357,000 |
| 5127 COTTAGE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 | September 2026 | $145,000 | 3/1 | 1,166 | $269,697 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,455 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$44,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,373/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,104
- Property taxes
- $205
- Home insurance (est.)
- $64
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: October 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM EDT
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