5226 Akron St, Philadelphia, PA, 19124
About This Home
Is there a move-in ready home in Frankford with parking, flexible living space, and buyer-friendly financing? This updated property offers a finished basement with kitchenette, private rear parking, and access to multiple grant and credit programs, delivering both modern comfort and a more accessible path to ownership in Philadelphia. Welcome to this beautifully renovated home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. This spacious property opens with a welcoming front porch and flows into a thoughtfully updated interior designed for everyday living. The kitchen features a refrigerator and gas oven and range, along with direct access through sliding doors to an updated rear deck, creating an easy indoor outdoor connection. The upper level includes three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering comfortable and functional living space. The fully finished basement expands the home’s versatility with an additional bedroom, a second full bathroom, and a kitchenette, plus extra room that can be used for storage or a compact dining setup. A walkout basement leads to two private rear parking spaces, adding convenience rarely found at this price point. With a Transit Score of 86, commuting and daily errands are easily accessible. Nearby outdoor spaces include Frankford Stadium, Northwood Park, and Wissinoming Park, providing options for recreation and green space. This property also presents strong financial advantages, including eligibility for CRA financing with 3% down, no PMI, and a rate lower than FHA. A home warranty through HWA is included, and Key Bank is offering a 5,000 dollar credit that may be combined with the Philly First 10,000 dollar grant. The credit can be applied toward closing costs, prepaid expenses, escrow deposits, taxes, insurance, or per diem interest. This home combines modern updates, flexible living space, and valuable buyer incentives in a well-connected Philadelphia location. Schedule your showing today.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Laundry Room
Basement
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom2
- Level: Lower
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom4
- Level: Lower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiator,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,625
- Total interior livable area: 1,625 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living Room
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 621416500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks,Street Lights
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Lot size: 1,511 sqft
- Features: Front Yard,Rear Yard,Urban
- Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 94.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,Driveway,Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,264 | $15,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $250 | $3,000 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,922 | $23,064 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Price change | $250,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2026-03-21 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2023-06-26 | Sold | $230,000 |
| 2023-06-20 | Pending sale | $230,000 |
| 2023-05-25 | Contingent | $218,000 |
| 2023-05-20 | Listed for sale | $218,000 |
| 2015-07-02 | Sold | $50,500 |
| 2006-03-18 | Sold | $57,000 |
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