Owner Occupant or Investor Special. Live on the upper unit, get income from two other units. Well-maintained triplex investment property in West Philadelphia’s Walnut Hill neighborhood, offering immediate income along with meaningful recent improvements. The property features three two-bedroom, one-bath units located on the basement, first and second floors. Each unit has its own entrance and independent heating and cooling. Residents also enjoy a shared rear yard and common laundry area—features tenants appreciate for both convenience and the property’s sense of community. The property is fully occupied, with current monthly rents of $1,500, $1,400 and $1,100, generating $4,000 per month and $48,000 annually. It is registered for three dwelling units under Use Permit No. 485482. The tenant in unit A will not be renewing and leaving the space available for an owner occupant opportunity. The owner has made substantial investments in the property, including a new sewer lateral from the city main in 2025; updated HVAC systems and water heaters; renovated kitchens and bathrooms in Units B and C; and a new 200-amp electrical service line. Additional 2026 work includes roof coating and edge cement, along with repairs to the rear siding and capping. The washer and dryer in the common laundry area were replaced in 2024. This is a strong opportunity for an investor looking for established rental income or an owner-occupant who wants to offset housing expenses with rent from the other two units. The property is being sold subject to the existing leases. Located just off the 52nd Street commercial corridor and steps from Malcolm X Park, the property offers convenient access to neighborhood shops, restaurants and services. SEPTA Routes 21, 42 and 52, along with the Market-Frankford Line at 52nd Street, provide connections through University City and Center City. The University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are readily accessible, while nearby Spruce and Pine Street bike lanes offer an additional east-west route. The restaurants and businesses along Baltimore Avenue are also nearby.
Pending
Price cut: $25.1K (9/15)
$399,900
5125 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
6beds
3baths
2,540sqft
Triplex
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Common laundry areaShared rear yardIndependent heating and coolingThree two-bedroom one-bath unitsUpdated hvac systems
- 46 days
- 389
- 34
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Algernong Allen 267-934-5551,
KW Empower 215-627-3500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2659694
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 800
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,540
- Total interior livable area: 2,540 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602104200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Zoning description: Two Apartments Above Grade, One Apartment Below Grade
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University City
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,891
- Date on market: 8/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Private Financing Available
- Inclusions: All Fixtures And Appliances
- Exclusions: Tenants Personal Property
- Ownership: Other
- Total actual rent: 48000
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Pending sale | $399,900$157/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$157/sqft |
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| 9/15/2026 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$157/sqft |
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| 8/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+93.2%$167/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2017 | Listing removed | $1,200 |
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| 7/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,200+33.3% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2015 | Listing removed | $900 |
Source: Jacob Gantz Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2015 | Listed for rent | $900-10% |
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| 7/1/2014 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
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| 5/15/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,000-9.1% |
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| 9/9/2013 | Listing removed | $1,100 |
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| 8/1/2013 | Price change | $1,100-8.3% |
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| 7/2/2013 | Price change | $1,200-4% |
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| 6/12/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
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| 5/21/2013 | Sold | $220,000-13.7%$87/sqft |
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| 1/21/2013 | Price change | $255,000-10.5%$100/sqft |
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| 11/16/2012 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$112/sqft |
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| 10/26/2012 | Price change | $295,000-6.3%$116/sqft |
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| 9/28/2012 | Price change | $315,000-7.4%$124/sqft |
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| 8/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $340,000+496.5%$134/sqft |
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| 11/3/2011 | Sold | $57,000-18.6%$22/sqft |
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| 9/29/2011 | Price change | $70,000+0.1%$28/sqft |
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| 9/1/2011 | Price change | $69,900-3.6%$28/sqft |
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| 8/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $72,500+96.5%$29/sqft |
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| 9/30/2010 | Sold | $36,900-30.4%$15/sqft |
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| 1/21/1998 | Sold | $53,000$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,822 +72.2% | $558,800 +72.2% |
| 2024 | $4,542 | $324,500 |
| 2023 | $4,542 +52.1% | $324,500 |
| 2022 | $2,986 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,986 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,874 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,874 +30% | -- |
| 2016 | $2,210 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,210 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,210 | $157,900 +1567% |
| 2012 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2011 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2010 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2009 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2008 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2007 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2006 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2005 | -- | $9,472 |
| 2004 | -- | $9,472 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $8,608 +26.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,816 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,816 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,816 |
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