5938 Water St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
3 bd 1 ba 1,274 sqft Built 1925 Lot 1,381 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$150,000
Sep 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | Sold | $150,000 | MLS #PAPH2154560 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Price changed | $150,000 | MLS #PAPH2154560 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Listed | $149,000 | MLS #PAPH2154560 |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Sold | $59,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 11, 1989 | Sold | $58,500 | Public Record |
| May 1, 1981 | Sold | $29,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $148,880 | $37,220 | $186,100 | $2,605 |
| 2025 | $148,880 | $37,220 | $186,100 | $2,605 |
| 2024 | $110,320 | $27,580 | $137,900 | $1,930 |
| 2023 | $110,320 | $27,580 | $137,900 | $1,930 |
| 2022 | $89,420 | $15,780 | $105,200 | $1,472 |
| 2021 | $89,420 | $15,780 | $105,200 | $1,473 |
| 2020 | $89,420 | $15,780 | $105,200 | $1,473 |
| 2019 | $83,130 | $14,670 | $97,800 | $1,369 |
| 2018 | $85,000 | $15,000 | $100,000 | $1,400 |
| 2017 | $85,000 | $15,000 | $100,000 | $1,400 |
| 2016 | $90,193 | $9,807 | $100,000 | $980 |
| 2015 | $90,193 | $9,807 | $100,000 | $1,340 |
| 2014 | $90,193 | $9,807 | $100,000 | $1,340 |
| 2013 | $14,108 | $1,188 | $15,296 | $1,495 |
| 2012 | $14,108 | $1,188 | $15,296 | $1,443 |
| 2011 | $14,108 | $1,188 | $15,296 | $1,389 |
| 2010 | $14,108 | $1,188 | $15,296 | $1,264 |
| 2009 | $14,108 | $1,188 | $15,296 | $1,264 |
Property facts
Year built
1925
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,274 sqft
Lot size
1,381 sqft
ZIP code
19120
City
Philadelphia
Street
Water St
Coordinates
40.04078, -75.11959
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$900
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5938 Water St last sell?
5938 Water St most recently sold on Sep 21, 2022 for $150,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5938 Water St?
The most recent total assessment for 5938 Water St (year 2026) is $186,100 with $2,605 in property tax.
How does 5938 Water St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 24.1% above the last sale price of $150,000.
When was 5938 Water St built?
5938 Water St was built in 1925.
How does 5938 Water St compare to others on Water St?
We track 8 other properties on Water St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Water St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5938 Water St?
5938 Water St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,274 sqft, 1,381 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 5938 Water St a flip candidate?
No — 5938 Water St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5938 Water St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 5938 Water 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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