$250,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,326 sqft
5237 Sylvester St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Listed by Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to this lovely three-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in Ogontz. Recently updated, this home has new carpeting, new heater/ac condenser, newer porch roof and the main roof perimeter was recently sealed. There are hardwood floors on 1st floor that are refinished. There are new tiles, toilets and vanities in bathroom and kitchen, new light fixtures and fans that were recently installed. Throughout, there are PEX and PVC plumbing. The electricity is updated and a new PGW gas line and meter was installed. The basement is finished. There are newer windows. The front porch has a small front yard for gardening and there is a fenced in back yard. There is egress in the basement and the basement door leads to the backyard. La Salle University is in close proximity as well as mass transportation, fast food restaurants and a supermarket. Book your showing today!!!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,212 sq ft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Transitional
- Year built
- 1915
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $205
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2672512
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 1 day
Interior features
- Interior features
- Carpet
- Basement
- Fully Finished
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Central
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- LOGAN
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RAS5
Included in the sale
- Exclusions
- All staging items are not included in purchase.
- Possession
- 0-30 Days CD
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
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
$220,000
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
- $249,000
- County assessment implies
- $109,922
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 W SPARKS ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 | July 2026 | $180,000 | 3/1 | 1,180 | $180,976 |
| 5134 N FAIRHILL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 | August 2026 | $201,500 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $168,412 |
| 5829 N HOWARD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 | August 2026 | $190,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $156,178 |
| 5335 TABOR AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 | August 2026 | $121,000 | 3/1 | 1,188 | $99,457 |
| 5619 N UBER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 | September 2026 | $173,000 | 3/1 | 1,254 | $172,053 |
| 1119 E DORSET ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19150 | September 2026 | $220,000 | 3/1 | 1,164 | $159,738 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $1,451 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$49,800 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,443/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,250
- Property taxes
- $121
- Home insurance (est.)
- $73
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: September 19, 2026 at 8:41 PM EDT
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