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  • Price cut: $10K (4/14)
    $589,000

    5000 Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    5beds
    2,550sqft
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1925
    2,283 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two-car garageFire pitWalk-out basementSide yard gardenShared laundry facilities
    Currently a Triplex with RM-1 Zoning allowing you to change it back into your dream home single family or add an additional 2 units as multi-family. Seller Assist Available with approved offer. As a 1st time homeowner looking to house hack or a seasoned investor 5000 Florence Ave is ideal. Complete with a two-car garage that is perfectly suited for a future roof deck addition. With RM-1 zoning, the property allows for expansion of up to five units by right, offering a rare and valuable opportunity for both developers and investors. Currently the 3 units are rented below mark rate, two 2bed/1bath and one 1bed/1bath bringing in $48,000 annually. The home features a walk-out basement with shared laundry facilities and side yard garden, fire pit, and seating—ideal for entertaining on cozy fall nights. The building was owner occupied for more than 15 years always with a history of strong rental performance. Current rents remain under market, creating immediate upside for increased returns. Offered in As-Is condition, the property provides a blank canvas for repositioning, expansion, and long-term growth. Easy walking distance to UPenn and Drexel Universities as well as the Baltimore Avenue favorites like Carbon Copy, Mariposa C0-Op Grocery and Clark Park. Whether your goal is to elevate rental income or expand the building to maximize its potential, this triplex presents a rare chance to secure an asset in a highly desirable location. Don’t miss the opportunity to transform this property into a premier investment with exceptional promise.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brannon John 215-840-0312,

    KW Empower 215-627-3500,

    Listing Team: Phillyliving, Co-Listing Team: Phillyliving,Co-Listing Agent: Noah S Ostroff 215-392-0230,

    KW Empower

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2541744MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 5
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Side Entrance
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,550
      • Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,550
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Storage, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 2,283 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22.00 x 105.00
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 511147210
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Masonry
      • Foundation: Other
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1925

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Squirrel Hill
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $231/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $422,700
      • Annual tax amount: $5,916
      • Date on market: 9/27/2025
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,249/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/14/2026Price change$589,000-1.7%$231/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541744 Report a problem
        1/12/2026Price change$599,000-7%$235/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541744 Report a problem
        12/1/2025Price change$644,000-0.8%$253/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2540486 Report a problem
        11/10/2025Price change$649,000-0.8%$255/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2540486 Report a problem
        10/27/2025Price change$654,000-0.8%$256/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541744 Report a problem
        9/25/2025Listed for sale$659,000+177.9%$258/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2540486 Report a problem
        3/4/2008Sold$237,125$93/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,917 +9.3%$422,700 +9.3%
        2024$5,414 $386,800
        2023$5,414 +160.5%$386,800
        2022$2,079 --
        2021$2,079 +8.4%--
        2018$1,918 --
        2017$1,918 +63.9%--
        2016$1,170 --
        2015$1,170 --
        2014$1,170 +4.5%$83,600 +504.7%
        2012$1,120 $13,824
        2011-- $13,824
        2010-- $13,824
        2009-- $13,824
        2008-- $13,824
        2007-- $13,824 +20%
        2006-- $11,520
        2005-- $11,520
        2004-- $11,520
        2003-- $11,520
        2002-- $11,520
        2000-- $11,520
        1999-- $11,520

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Cedar Park

        Getting around

        92 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        76 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        95 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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