5231 WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139
5231 WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139
5231 WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Listed by Dirk Parker • Realty Mark Cityscape-King of Prussia
$258,750
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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 SqFt
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5231 WALNUT ST Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,600 sqft

Price per Sqft $161

Subdivision Philadelphia (West)

MLS Listing ID PAPH2682676

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,600

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $1,154

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 1,874 Sqft

Acres 0.04

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Welcome to 5231 Walnut Street, a classic West Philadelphia porch-front home where century-old character meets everyday comfort. Step up to the covered front porch and through the arched-transom entry into a vestibule with its original mosaic tile floor, the first of many period details found throughout. The main level has rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a sunny living room anchored by a handsome wood fireplace mantel. It flows into a second living area that works equally well as a den, office, or formal dining room. At the back of the house, the eat-in kitchen features a gas range, tiled island, classic black-and-white backsplash, ample cabinet storage, and a window over the sink overlooking the garden. A rear door opens to a deck and one of the home's standout features: a deep, private backyard with mature shade trees, a stone pathway, and raised garden beds. It's a rare city retreat for gardening, entertaining, or simply unwinding.
Upstairs, the original staircase with turned balusters leads to four bedrooms. Highlights include bay-window bedrooms with built-in window seats and ceiling fans, plus a bedroom with an ornate decorative mantel. The renovated bathroom pairs classic hex tile and white wainscoting with an added skylight and a new stained-glass window that fills the room with natural light and character. Original refinished trim, transoms, and wainscoting carry the home's character from floor to floor.
The full, dry, and clean basement provides laundry with a utility sink and generous room for storage or a workshop. The home is close to the shops and restaurants of the historic 52nd Street corridor and to public transit, with an easy commute to University City and Center City. In an area being revitalized with modern home renovations, 5231 Walnut stands as a reminder of the historic beauty of the neighborhood within a tastefully renovated and restored home. Schedule your showing today!

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19139 (19139)

Zoning RSA5

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Radiator

Cooling None

Fireplaces Number 2

Inclusions Appliances

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Water Access N

Roof Type Flat,Asphalt,Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Garage N

Private Pool No

Building

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1600

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 602049000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1600

Acceptable Financing Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), FHVA, PHFA, VA

Listing Terms Conventional, FHA, FHA 203(b), FHVA, PHFA, VA

Financing Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(b),FHVA,PHFA,VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis

Bright MLS (BMLS)

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Juliana Daneva

Juliana Daneva

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+1(703) 798-7919

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