5820 Alter St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
3 bd 1 ba 1,024 sqft Built 1920 Lot 871 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$90,000
May 31, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Sold | $159,000 | BrightMLS |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Price changed | $159,000 | BrightMLS |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Listed | $149,900 | BrightMLS |
| May 16, 2025 | Price changed | $156,500 | BrightMLS |
| May 8, 2025 | Listed | $149,900 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Listing removed | $1,395 | BrightMLS |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | Zumper |
| Jan 20, 2023 | Listed for rent | $1,395 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Price changed | $147,400 | MLS #PAPH2162204 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #PAPH2162204 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Price changed | $164,900 | MLS #PAPH2152818 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Listed | $174,900 | MLS #PAPH2152818 |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Price changed | $189,900 | MLS #PAPH2143850 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #PAPH2143850 |
| May 31, 2022 | Sold | $90,000 | Public Record |
| May 6, 2022 | Price changed | $99,900 | MLS #PAPH2099092 |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Price changed | $105,900 | MLS #PAPH2099092 |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Price changed | $109,900 | MLS #PAPH2099092 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Listed | $119,900 | MLS #PAPH2099092 |
| Feb 17, 1998 | Sold | $23,850 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,840 | $25,460 | $127,300 | $1,781 |
| 2025 | $101,840 | $25,460 | $127,300 | $1,781 |
| 2024 | $70,800 | $17,700 | $88,500 | $1,238 |
| 2023 | $70,800 | $17,700 | $88,500 | $1,238 |
| 2022 | $54,145 | $9,555 | $63,700 | $891 |
| 2021 | $54,145 | $9,555 | $63,700 | $891 |
| 2020 | $54,145 | $9,555 | $63,700 | $891 |
| 2019 | $52,190 | $9,210 | $61,400 | $859 |
| 2018 | $46,920 | $8,280 | $55,200 | $772 |
| 2017 | $46,920 | $8,280 | $55,200 | $772 |
| 2016 | $49,409 | $5,791 | $55,200 | $772 |
| 2015 | $65,809 | $5,791 | $71,600 | $959 |
| 2014 | $65,809 | $5,791 | $71,600 | $959 |
| 2013 | $7,276 | $1,300 | $8,576 | $837 |
| 2012 | $7,276 | $1,300 | $8,576 | $808 |
| 2011 | $7,276 | $1,300 | $8,576 | $778 |
| 2010 | $7,276 | $1,300 | $8,576 | $708 |
| 2009 | $7,276 | $1,300 | $8,576 | $708 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,024 sqft
Lot size
871 sqft
ZIP code
19143
City
Philadelphia
Street
Alter St
Coordinates
39.94683, -75.24057
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$540
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5820 Alter St last sell?
5820 Alter St most recently sold on May 31, 2022 for $90,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5820 Alter St?
The most recent total assessment for 5820 Alter St (year 2026) is $127,300 with $1,781 in property tax.
How does 5820 Alter St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 41.4% above the last sale price of $90,000.
When was 5820 Alter St built?
5820 Alter St was built in 1920.
How does 5820 Alter St compare to others on Alter St?
We track 8 other properties on Alter St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Alter St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5820 Alter St?
5820 Alter St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,024 sqft, 871 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 5820 Alter St a flip candidate?
No — 5820 Alter St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5820 Alter St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5820 Alter St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+4.2%
Implied 1-yr
+16.8%
2026 Q3
$319.1K
2026 Q4
$321.3K
ZIP 19143 — Median Price History + Forecast
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