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.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/14)
$589,000
5000 Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
5beds
2,550sqft
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
- 279 days |
- 281 |
- 12 |
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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#: PAPH2541744
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $589,000-1.7%$231/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $599,000-7%$235/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $644,000-0.8%$253/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $649,000-0.8%$255/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $654,000-0.8%$256/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $659,000+177.9%$258/sqft |
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| 3/4/2008 | Sold | $237,125$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cedar Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
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- Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia County
- Philadelphia
- 19143
- Cedar Park
- 5000 Florence Ave






