This house has been recently professionally renovated and is MOVE-IN READY. It is in an opportunity zone and it qualifies for city or state grants, your agent should be able to inform you more and guide you through the process. The seller is motivated and is offering seller assist in the form of down payment or interest rate cut or just cash discount. Welcome to 5142 Ranstead, absolute best prime location, extended University city area, just off the 52nd street market strip, the EL, market walnut and chestnut streets, the YMCA, all bus routes stops, and just a couple of miles or 10 minute ride from Parkside shopping center. This traditional walk through beautiful unit features all brand new still wrapped in plastic stainless steel appliances, dish washer, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer and Hot / Cold central air. The kitchen has granite countertop with undermount sink, high cabinets and porcelain tiled floors, and gives access to a big fenced and paved backyard. The living and dining are an open space concept with solid oak hardwood flooring and a conveniently placed powder room. Second floor boasts a brand new full bathroom with soak in tub and Ikea fixtures and 3 nice size bedrooms with each its own walk in closet. Basement is semi finished with concrete floors and a full laundry area. Take advantage of this great opportunity now and book a showing.
For sale
$265,000
5142 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,050sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1925
855 Square Feet Lot
$261,700 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Conveniently placed powder roomHigh cabinetsSolid oak hardwood flooringPorcelain tiled floors
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 03, 2026 at 09:55am
Listed by:
Derek Greene 860-560-1006,
The Greene Realty Group 8605601006
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2580648
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Improved,Partially Finished,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 855 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 57.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602021300
- Zoning: RSA6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front, Cement Siding, Spray Foam Insulation
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Walnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,317
- Date on market: 2/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$261,700
$249,000 - $275,000
$1,593/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+10.9%$252/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Listing removed | $239,000$228/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Price change | $239,000-1.2%$228/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $242,000-1.2%$230/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $245,000-1.4%$233/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $248,4900%$237/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $248,500-0.6%$237/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Price change | $250,000-1%$238/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $252,500-1%$240/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Price change | $254,990-1%$243/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Price change | $257,500-1%$245/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Price change | $259,990+0.4%$248/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800$2/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800+9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/4/2024 | Listing removed | $259,000$247/sqft |
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| 11/4/2024 | Price change | $259,000-1.9%$247/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,000$251/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Listing removed | $264,000$251/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Price change | $264,000-0.4%$251/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+219.7%$252/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 5/15/2017 | Sold | $82,900+852.9%$79/sqft |
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| 8/25/2009 | Sold | $8,700$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,318 +5.3% | $237,000 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $3,151 | $225,100 |
| 2023 | $3,151 +126.2% | $225,100 |
| 2022 | $1,393 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,393 -10.6% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,558 -84.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $10,299 +787.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,160 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,160 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,160 -17.8% | $105,400 +1404% |
| 2012 | $1,412 | $7,008 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2006 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,008 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,008 +9.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,400 +14.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $5,600 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,600 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,462/mo
Principal & interest
$1254
Property taxes
$208
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Walnut Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lea Henry C SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







