953 N 5th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
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Listed by:deborah e solo
Office:solo real estate, inc.
MLS#:PAPH2424212
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$266.37
About this home
Multi family end of row on an oversized lot (20' x 139') in Northern Liberties with many original Victorian architectural details. The property is legally zoned for 4 units. Owner used the 3rd floor rear as an art studio. It is currently rented as a one bedroom. Newly pointed and painted front facade has original wrought iron gate to side alley and basement grates. Enter the Foyer with tile floor, marble wainscoting, original embossed wall covering, and decorative glass in the foyer door. The elegant main stair has a oak top rail and balusters. 1st floor front & 2nd floor front, connected by an interior spiral stair, is a one bedroom, one bath unit. 1st floor is an open Living/Kitchen floor plan with high ceilings, crown molding, a ceiling fan, ornamental marble fireplace with large ornate mirror, parquet wood floors, and side access to outside . 2nd level is a Bedroom with wood floors, ornate built in mirrored mahogany armoire and ceiling fan. Bath with original stained glass window and ceramic tile floors, clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. 1st floor rear is a super large one bedroom with two living room/dens, one with ornamental marble fireplace, leaded glass double doors, ceiling fans, separate dining area, and access to the 50' rear yard with a wooden Japanese style back wall. 2nd floor rear is a one bedroom. Bath with pedestal sink and tile wainscotting. The unit has an open living/dining/kitchen floor plan with oak floors, ceiling fan, bay window and access to a rear deck. 3rd floor front is a one bedroom with ceiling fan, wood floors and tile bathroom with clawfoot tub, separate shower, and original stained glass window. 3rd floor rear is a one bedroom with access to a rear deck. The basement is dry with high ceilings and has a new steam boiler, 2024, utility meters, AC window units, shared washer/dryer and plenty of storage space. The property has many restored details: stained glass, moldings, panel doors and hardware throughout. Tenants pay electric, Owner pays heat, gas, and water.
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Home facts
- Year built:1920
- Listing Id #:PAPH2424212
- Added:210 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2025 at 07:27 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Living area:3,360 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Natural Gas, Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Flat
- Year built:1920
- Building area:3,360 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$266.37
- Tax amount:$11,450 (2025)
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