5738 Tulip St, Philadelphia, PA, 19135
About This Home
Welcome to 5738–40 Tulip Street, a rare opportunity to own a meticulously rehabbed detached home on a double lot in Wissinoming — offering exceptional space, flexibility, and value that is difficult to find in today’s Philadelphia market. Step through the vestibule into a bright living area filled with natural light, high ceilings, and an inviting open-concept layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully designed eat-in kitchen features a large center island, premium cabinetry, granite surfaces, and stainless-steel appliances. A generously sized main-level laundry room provides added convenience and abundant storage, while the versatile first-floor layout also includes a bedroom and full bathroom, offering excellent flexibility. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms with laminated flooring, full closets, and natural light. Fully renovated bathrooms showcase elegant tile work, premium fixtures, and spa-inspired finishes. Major improvements include updated windows, flooring, paint, lighting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, providing peace of mind and move-in-ready comfort. The unfinished basement offers excellent storage or future expansion potential for extra living space. Outside, enjoy the exceptional yard — ideal for gardening, entertaining, relaxing, or future possibilities rarely found with detached homes in the area. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, neighborhood amenities, and public transportation, with quick access to I-95 and just minutes from Tacony station for easy travel to Center City or New York City. Nearby amenities include Moss Playground, Shoprite along with other shopping stores.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Kitchen Island,Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,410
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,410
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 411420000
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 3,393 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 39.00 x 87.00
Parking
- Parking features: Public,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $1,466 | $17,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $163 | $1,956 |
| Property Taxes | $205 | $2,460 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,058 | $24,696 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow 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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Price change | $294,900 |
| 2026-04-07 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2026-02-24 | Listing removed | $299,900 |
| 2025-11-06 | Price change | $299,900 |
| 2025-10-14 | Listed for sale | $309,900 |
| 2025-08-28 | Listing removed | $329,000 |
| 2025-07-02 | Listed for sale | $329,000 |
| 2025-06-28 | Listing removed | $339,000 |
| 2024-12-21 | Listed for sale | $339,000 |
| 2024-10-31 | Listing removed | $359,000 |
| 2024-08-21 | Listed for sale | $359,000 |
| 2024-07-19 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-06-15 | Price change | $369,000 |
| 2024-05-01 | Listed for sale | $389,000 |
| 2018-04-08 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
| 2018-03-09 | Listed for rent | $1,500 |
| 2017-07-29 | Listing removed | $1,500 |
| 2017-07-10 | Price change | $1,500 |
| 2017-04-18 | Listed for rent | $1,600 |
| 2017-02-28 | Listing removed | $1,300 |
| 2017-01-29 | Price change | $1,300 |
| 2017-01-22 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
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