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Sold for $715,000 on 06/16/25
$715,000
978 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
3beds
2,290sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,620 Square Feet Lot
$717,400 Zestimate®
$312/sqft
$2,793 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 05:02pm
Listed by:
Gwynne Barnes 610-256-3456,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford,
Co-Listing Team: Lisa Ciccotelli Group, Co-Listing Agent: Lisa A Ciccotelli 610-202-4429,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Bought with:
Kelly Patrizio, RS325565
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2461892

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Bar, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,290
- Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,290
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Permit Required, Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,620 sqft
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 90.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 057140600
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Northern Liberties
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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