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$139,000

5501 Litchfield Ave

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,900
Square Feet
0.03
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
36
Days On Market

Kingsessing investor special. 1,900 sq ft brick row home, previously a duplex (4 bed/1 bath up, 1 bed/1 bath down), recently changed to single family. Zoned RM-1 with strong potential to convert back to two units. Solid exterior and structure. Interior already gutted by prior investor, ready for full renovation. Sold as-is. Buyer to verify zoning and use.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
2 days ago
Listed By
Michael J Moss, 2154163980 · Mercury Real Estate Group, 2154625100
MLS#
PAPH2677034
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5501 Litchfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
KINGSESSING
Zip Code
19143

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1925
Style
Other
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
1,900 sq. ft.
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Roof
Other
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
None

Features & Amenities

Cooling
Other
Heating
Other

Property Features

Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,900 sq. ft.
Total
1,900 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$139,000
Annual Taxes
$2,340

Schools

56/100
Independence Charter School West
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
611
Student body
89% Black · 4% White · 4% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
75%
Phone
(215) 724-5600
56/100
Huey Samuel B School
Grades M–M · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
515
Student–teacher
19.8
Student body
94% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2901
55/100
Motivation High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
405
Student body
91% Black · 4% Asian · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7930
54/100
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
559
Student body
95% Black · 3% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7880
53/100
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.1 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,253
Parent reviews
2.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
95% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(215) 724-2343
53/100
Harrington Avery D School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
396
Student body
94% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(215) 400-7920
51/100
Comegys Benjamin B School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
320
Student body
94% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7860
51/100
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
845
Student body
98% Black · 1% Hispanic / Latino · 0% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2908

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/02/2026Listed for sale$139,000

Listed by Michael J Moss · Mercury Real Estate Group · 2154625100

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2677034

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