5226 AKRON STREET Overview
- Time on Site:
- 127 days
- Visits:
- 2
Is there a move-in ready home in Frankford with parking, flexible living space, and buyer-friendly financing? This updated property offers a finished basement with kitchenette, private rear parking, and access to multiple grant and credit programs, delivering both modern comfort and a more accessible path to ownership in Philadelphia. Welcome to this beautifully renovated home on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. This spacious property opens with a welcoming front porch and flows into a thoughtfully updated interior designed for everyday living. The kitchen features a refrigerator and gas oven and range, along with direct access through sliding doors to an updated rear deck, creating an easy indoor outdoor connection. The upper level includes three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering comfortable and functional living space. The fully finished basement expands the home's versatility with an additional bedroom, a second full bathroom, and a kitchenette, plus extra room that can be used for storage or a compact dining setup. A walkout basement leads to two private rear parking spaces, adding convenience rarely found at this price point. With a Transit Score of 86, commuting and daily errands are easily accessible. Nearby outdoor spaces include Frankford Stadium, Northwood Park, and Wissinoming Park, providing options for recreation and green space. This property also presents strong financial advantages, including eligibility for CRA financing with 3% down, no PMI, and a rate lower than FHA. A home warranty through HWA is included, and Key Bank is offering a 5,000 dollar credit that may be combined with the Philly First 10,000 dollar grant. The credit can be applied toward closing costs, prepaid expenses, escrow deposits, taxes, insurance, or per diem interest. This home combines modern updates, flexible living space, and valuable buyer incentives in a well-connected Philadelphia location. Schedule your showing today.
5226 AKRON STREET Facts & Features
- Type Townhouse
- Sq. ft. 1,625
- Price/Sq.ft. $154
- Lot 0.03 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Condo/Coop Association: No
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT: 1625
- Year Built: 1945
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- County Or Parish: PHILADELPHIA
- MLS Area Major: 19124 (19124)
- Subdivision Name: FRANKFORD
Parking Information
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
- Type of Parking: Driveway,Other
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
Tax Information
- City/Town Tax: 1558.00
- City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 1983.00
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,541.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 253000.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Historic: No
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Oven Range-Gas
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Year Assessed: 2025
- Zoning: RSA5
Interior
Building Information
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Parking Information
- Garage: No
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1625
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: No
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Laundry Type: Basement
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Fireplace Features: Electric
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Foundation Details: Other
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Levels: 2
- Living Area: 1625
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0
- Spa: No
Room Information
- Room List: Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Basement,Bedroom 1,Laundry,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Lot Information
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 94.00
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1511.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- View: Street
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Direction Faces: East
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Porch(es)
General Information
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Access: No
Room Information
Room: Basement
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Laundry
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
Room: Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper 1
5226 AKRON STREET Neighborhood
Community
19124 (PHILADELPHIA) Demographics
5226 AKRON STREET Monthly Cost
5226 AKRON STREET Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
5226 AKRON STREET History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
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| 5/26/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | TEMP OFF MARKET |
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| 4/7/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $250,000 -5.7% |
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| 3/31/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $265,000 -3.6% |
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| 3/20/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
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| 2/23/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | February 23, 2026 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | PENDING |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | CLOSED |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | May 20, 2023 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | $230,000 5.5% |
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