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5108 Folsom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

2beds
1baths
1,000sqft
$84,750
$85price/sqft
$786/moest. monthly cost
$31,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this spacious Philadelphia rowhome full of opportunity and original character. Featuring hardwood floors throughout much of the home, generously sized bedrooms, high ceilings, and an open living and dining layout, this property offers the perfect canvas for an investor or buyer looking to add their personal touch. The home includes a large kitchen area, full bathroom, front porch, and basement access for additional storage. Conveniently located near public transportation, schools, shopping, and major commuter routes. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Great potential for renovation, rental income, or owner-occupant project.

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
72
TransitExcellent Transit
83
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Rhoads James SchoolGrades K-80.2 mi
2/10
Overbrook High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: None

Basement

  • Level: Lower

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Bathroom - Stall Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Open Floorplan
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,000

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,000
  • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 441256800
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 871 sqft
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Parking features: None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $428$5,136
Home Insurance *$53$636
Property Taxes $81$972
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$786$9,432
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$26,948/yr
40% on housing$23,580/yr
45% on housing$20,960/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$85This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19139$108
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19139$239
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-30Price change$84,750
2026-06-11Listed for sale$85,000
2017-07-11Sold$43,000
2010-04-03Listing removed$45,000
2010-03-03Price change$45,000
2009-11-21Price change$55,000
2009-11-06Listed for sale$60,000
2007-10-01Sold$12,728
2006-08-24Sold$13,000
2003-12-01Sold$8,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLeShadae Godfrey
BrokerageColdwell Banker Hearthside Realtors

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