MOTIVATED SELLER - BRING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS!!! We are pleased to offer this spacious move-in-ready, two unit, low-maintenance brick, end of row, corner property in the University City area for your consideration. The main unit features three large bedrooms and two full baths (one bath is part of the master bedroom). The unit has an open concept living room/kitchen layout with hardwood floors and modern appliances. The second unit features two bedrooms and one bath, new carpets, and a refreshed kitchen. There is a full basement with laundry hook-up. This property is perfect for a buyer who wants to live in one unit and rent the other or for a savvy investor who is looking for a great ROI. The property is in a stable neighborhood which is close to all major public transportation, steps away from the 52nd street shopping corridor, West Philadelphia YMCA and Martin Luther King Park.
For sale
Price cut: $21K (6/25)
$329,000
127 S 51st St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
5beds
--baths
1,845sqft
Duplex
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Low-maintenance brickModern appliancesThree large bedroomsHardwood floorsNew carpetsRefreshed kitchen
- 139 days
- 111
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Helen Dundas 609-516-8625,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton 6099878889
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2607878
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Other, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,845
- Total interior livable area: 1,845 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,280 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 602159300
- Zoning: C4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Cable, DSL
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University City
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,728
- Annual tax amount: $143
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Private Financing Available
- Inclusions: Same As Presented.
- Exclusions: None.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,119/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $329,000-6%$178/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $350,000-4.1%$190/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$198/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+27.1%$203/sqft |
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| 2/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $295,000+43.9%$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2009 | Sold | $205,000+105%$111/sqft |
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| 12/19/2008 | Sold | $100,000+25%$54/sqft |
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| 8/22/2008 | Sold | $80,000-79.5%$43/sqft |
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| 12/14/2005 | Sold | $390,000$211/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,687 +17.6% | $263,400 +17.6% |
| 2024 | $3,136 | $224,000 |
| 2023 | $3,136 +35.8% | $224,000 |
| 2022 | $2,308 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,308 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,223 +14.4% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,943 -17.2% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,346 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,346 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,346 -19% | $231,200 +13279.6% |
| 2012 | $2,897 | $1,728 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,728 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,728 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,600 -75.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,560 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,560 |
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Neighborhood: Walnut Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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