$195,000
UNDER CONTRACT

Estimated payment $1,257/month

Total Views 1,266
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 Sq Ft
$179 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Skylights

About This Home

Welcoming and well-maintained row home in the vibrant Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia! Lovingly cared for, 5221 Akron Street is move-in ready and brimming with updates. Step inside to find a spacious living room and dining area with gorgeous hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, and a warm, inviting feel. The bright kitchen features modern appliances, including a refrigerator and stove (2022) and a dishwasher (2023), making meal prep a joy.

Upstairs, you’ll find comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated hall bathroom with classic subway tile and a skylight that was replaced in 2025 along with the brand new roof! In the basement, a convenient and clean laundry area adjoins a bathroom with stall shower and an additional space for storage, hobbies, or a guest bed. A newer boiler (2022) and washing machine add to the home’s convenience and efficiency.

Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with nearby parks and green spaces for recreation. Located just minutes from the Frankford Transportation Center, Roosevelt Boulevard and I-95, commuting around the city is a breeze. This well-cared-for home is ready for its next chapter—come see it and make it yours!

Listing Agent

Kristin Stever

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square License #RS288796 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square

Co-Listing Agent

Joan Topper

Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 1,532 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 95.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Public Parking
  • Basement Garage
  • Free Parking
  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,088 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Frankford Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 137
  • Assessor Parcel Number 621432300

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,340

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, all in as-is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcoming and well-maintained row home in the vibrant Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia! Lovingly cared for, 5221 Akron Street is move-in ready and brimming with updates. Step inside to find a spacious living room and dining area with gorgeous hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, and a warm, inviting feel. The bright kitchen features modern appliances, including a refrigerator and stove (2022) and a dishwasher (2023), making meal prep a joy. Upstairs, you’ll find comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated hall bathroom with classic subway tile and a skylight that was replaced in 2025 along with the brand new roof! In the basement, a convenient and clean laundry area adjoins a bathroom with stall shower and an additional space for storage, hobbies, or a guest bed. A newer boiler (2022) and washing machine add to the home’s convenience and efficiency. Enjoy easy access to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation, with nearby parks and green spaces for recreation. Located just minutes from the Frankford Transportation Center, Roosevelt Boulevard and I-95, commuting around the city is a breeze. This well-cared-for home is ready for its next chapter—come see it and make it yours!
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Bathroom - Stall Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1088
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1088
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 179.23
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1088
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5221

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Free, Private, Public
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • School District Key: 803408593408
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: R30
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 95.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1532.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RSA5

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1310.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2340.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 621432300
  • Tax Lot: 137
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1088
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,908 $167,200 $33,440 $133,760
2024 $1,908 $167,200 $33,440 $133,760
2023 $1,908 $136,300 $27,260 $109,040
2022 $1,341 $136,300 $27,260 $109,040
2021 $1,341 $0 $0 $0
2020 $1,341 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,286 $0 $0 $0
2018 $1,277 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,277 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,277 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,222 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $91,200 $19,340 $71,860
2012 -- $11,936 $1,305 $10,631
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $195,000 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $73,500 --
Deed $59,900 --
Deed $30,303 --
Sheriffs Deed $4,100 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $44,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $20,000 New Conventional
Open $100,000 Unknown
Closed $73,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $58,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAPH2526138

Bright MLS

APN: 621432300