5839 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
3 bd 1 ba 1,280 sqft Built 1925 Lot 1,145 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$157,500
Apr 12, 2019
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Listing removed | $1,400 | BrightMLS |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Listing removed | $1,500 | BrightMLS |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Listed | $200,000 | MLS #PAPH2129294 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Sold | $157,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Listing removed | $159,900 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Listed | $159,900 | MLS #PAPH693448 |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Listing removed | $178,900 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Listed | $178,900 | MLS #1009990790 |
| Oct 21, 2018 | Listing removed | $177,400 | |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Price changed | $177,400 | |
| Sep 16, 2018 | Price changed | $177,500 | |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Listed | $185,000 | |
| Jun 12, 2018 | Sold | $57,500 | MLS #1000425596 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Listed | $39,900 | MLS #1000425596 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $167,760 | $41,940 | $209,700 | $2,935 |
| 2025 | $167,760 | $41,940 | $209,700 | $2,935 |
| 2024 | $141,520 | $35,380 | $176,900 | $2,476 |
| 2023 | $141,520 | $35,380 | $176,900 | $2,476 |
| 2022 | $69,445 | $12,255 | $81,700 | $1,143 |
| 2021 | $69,445 | $12,255 | $81,700 | $1,144 |
| 2020 | $69,445 | $12,255 | $81,700 | $1,144 |
| 2019 | $66,895 | $11,805 | $78,700 | $1,102 |
| 2018 | $56,950 | $10,050 | $67,000 | $938 |
| 2017 | $56,950 | $10,050 | $67,000 | $938 |
| 2016 | $60,244 | $6,756 | $67,000 | $518 |
| 2015 | $77,744 | $6,756 | $84,500 | $1,132 |
| 2014 | $77,744 | $6,756 | $84,500 | $1,132 |
| 2013 | $8,286 | $1,922 | $10,208 | $997 |
| 2012 | $8,286 | $1,922 | $10,208 | $963 |
| 2011 | $8,286 | $1,922 | $10,208 | $927 |
| 2010 | $8,286 | $1,922 | $10,208 | $844 |
| 2009 | $8,286 | $1,922 | $10,208 | $844 |
Property facts
Year built
1925
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,280 sqft
Lot size
1,145 sqft
ZIP code
19143
City
Philadelphia
Street
Catharine St
Coordinates
39.95078, -75.24025
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5839 Catharine St last sell?
5839 Catharine St most recently sold on Apr 12, 2019 for $157,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 5839 Catharine St?
The most recent total assessment for 5839 Catharine St (year 2026) is $209,700 with $2,935 in property tax.
How does 5839 Catharine St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 33.1% above the last sale price of $157,500.
When was 5839 Catharine St built?
5839 Catharine St was built in 1925.
How does 5839 Catharine St compare to others on Catharine St?
We track 8 other properties on Catharine St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Catharine St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5839 Catharine St?
5839 Catharine St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,280 sqft, 1,145 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 5839 Catharine St a flip candidate?
Yes — 5839 Catharine St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 5839 Catharine St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5839 Catharine 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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