5521 American St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
3 bd 1 ba 1,408 sqft Built 1930 Lot 3,250 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$127,000
Oct 4, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2022 | Sold | $127,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Price changed | $149,900 | MLS #PAPH2141572 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #PAPH2141572 |
| Jun 5, 2016 | Listing removed | $79,000 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 20, 2015 | Price changed | $79,000 | MLS #6588155 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Listed | $89,000 | MLS #6588155 |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Listing removed | $75,000 | BrightMLS |
| Jun 7, 2010 | Price changed | $75,000 | MLS #5721292 |
| Jun 1, 2010 | Listed | $65,000 | MLS #5721292 |
| Feb 10, 1995 | Sold | $49,900 | Public Record |
| Oct 1, 1983 | Sold | $27,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,200 | $44,300 | $221,500 | $3,100 |
| 2025 | $177,200 | $44,300 | $221,500 | $3,100 |
| 2024 | $118,400 | $29,600 | $148,000 | $2,071 |
| 2023 | $118,400 | $29,600 | $148,000 | $2,071 |
| 2022 | $93,755 | $16,545 | $110,300 | $1,543 |
| 2021 | $93,755 | $16,545 | $110,300 | $1,544 |
| 2020 | $93,755 | $16,545 | $110,300 | $1,544 |
| 2019 | $93,330 | $16,470 | $109,800 | $1,537 |
| 2018 | $91,885 | $16,215 | $108,100 | $1,513 |
| 2017 | $91,885 | $16,215 | $108,100 | $1,513 |
| 2016 | $85,350 | $22,750 | $108,100 | $1,093 |
| 2015 | $85,350 | $22,750 | $108,100 | $1,449 |
| 2014 | $85,350 | $22,750 | $108,100 | $1,449 |
| 2013 | $11,028 | $3,340 | $14,368 | $1,404 |
| 2012 | $11,028 | $3,340 | $14,368 | $1,355 |
| 2011 | $11,028 | $3,340 | $14,368 | $1,305 |
| 2010 | $11,028 | $3,340 | $14,368 | $1,187 |
| 2009 | $11,028 | $3,340 | $14,368 | $1,187 |
Property facts
Year built
1930
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,408 sqft
Lot size
3,250 sqft
ZIP code
19120
City
Philadelphia
Street
American St
Coordinates
40.03489, -75.12642
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$762
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5521 American St last sell?
5521 American St most recently sold on Oct 4, 2022 for $127,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5521 American St?
The most recent total assessment for 5521 American St (year 2026) is $221,500 with $3,100 in property tax.
How does 5521 American St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 74.4% above the last sale price of $127,000.
When was 5521 American St built?
5521 American St was built in 1930.
How does 5521 American St compare to others on American St?
We track 8 other properties on American St. Browse the list under "Other properties on American St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5521 American St?
5521 American St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,408 sqft, 3,250 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5521 American St a flip candidate?
No — 5521 American St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5521 American St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 5521 American St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.0%
Implied 1-yr
+8.0%
2026 Q3
$204.1K
2026 Q4
$207.7K
ZIP 19120 — Median Price History + Forecast
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