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5938 Houghton St, Philadelphia, PA 19128, USA|Roxborough
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Amenities for 5938 Houghton St, Roxborough
Features
| Carpet | Three Floors |
Community
| Basement | Exterior Type: Brick |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Other Heating |
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About 5938 Houghton St
Property Status: Active Move-in ready in vibrant Roxborough, minutes from Manayunk! This 3-bed, 1-bath home offers 1,200 sq ft plus a finished basement, with fresh paint, all-new carpet upstairs, and updated doors and hardware throughout. Updated floors and sun-filled rooms brighten each floor, while the finished basement adds flexible living space and in-unit laundry. Parking is a standout: a private driveway for two cars and a garage, a rare find in this neighborhood. Enjoy a fenced front yard, a private back patio, and a pet-friendly home, all close to Ridge Ave, Henry Ave, Main Street dining, shops, and public transit all while being steps away from the beautiful Wissahickon Trail. Office Phone: (215) 757-6100 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5938 Houghton St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.4 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Roxborough |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19128 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Roxborough
3-bedroom apartments at 5938 Houghton St cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Roxborough
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,900 |
| February 2025 | $1,900 |
| March 2025 | $1,920 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $1,993 |
| August 2025 | $1,991 |
| September 2025 | $1,934 |
| October 2025 | $1,888 |
| November 2025 | $1,850 |
| December 2025 | $1,843 |
| January 2026 | $1,845 |
| February 2026 | $1,878 |
| March 2026 | $1,891 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| May 2026 | $1,938 |
| June 2026 | $1,950 |
| July 2026 | $1,912 |
| August 2026 | $1,900 |
| September 2026 | $1,900 |
| October 2026 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,143 |
| December 2024 | $2,233 |
| January 2025 | $2,297 |
| February 2025 | $2,200 |
| March 2025 | $2,219 |
| April 2025 | $2,300 |
| May 2025 | $2,217 |
| June 2025 | $2,298 |
| July 2025 | $2,364 |
| August 2025 | $2,457 |
| September 2025 | $2,570 |
| October 2025 | $2,560 |
| November 2025 | $2,610 |
| December 2025 | $2,481 |
| January 2026 | $2,280 |
| February 2026 | $2,396 |
| March 2026 | $2,506 |
| April 2026 | $2,543 |
| May 2026 | $2,515 |
| June 2026 | $2,481 |
| July 2026 | $2,500 |
| August 2026 | $2,447 |
| September 2026 | $2,287 |
| October 2026 | $2,356 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5938 Houghton St
Cook-Wissahickon School
201 e salaignac st
philadelphia, PA, 19128
PK, K-8Public
C+
Academy for Early Learning
va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave
philadelphia, PA, 19144
PKPublic
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Roxborough | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 5938 Houghton St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5938 Houghton St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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