Welcome to 5214 Sylvester St, a fantastic corner 2-unit apartment building/ duplex brick row home offering 1,292 sq. ft. of living space across two floors, in one of Northeast Philadelphia's most convenient and well connected neighborhoods. Just minutes from public transportation, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this location makes daily commuting and errands a breeze for tenants and owners alike. This well maintained, rent ready property is a rare find for investors and owner occupants alike. Configuration options include a 1 bedroom/studio unit paired with a 2 bedroom unit, or a 1 bedroom unit with a separate living room, kitchen, and bath, giving flexible layouts to suit a variety of tenant needs. Mechanicals are newer and in great working condition, offering peace of mind and lower upkeep costs from day one. The finished basement features a full bath behind a closed off door, offering privacy and flexibility for the owner to use as they see fit, whether for extra living space, storage, or even additional rental potential. One of the standout features of this property is parking, a rare commodity in this part of the city. As a corner lot, it offers space for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan), with the potential to rent each space separately for an estimated $200 to $250/month, a valuable additional income stream on top of unit rents. Buyer incentive: First-time home buyers may qualify for up to $10,000 through the City of Philadelphia's Philly First Home grant, and up to $15,000 through the First Front Door program, subject to eligibility, income limits, and available funding. Seller has a preferred lender who can help qualified buyers get approved for these programs, a great opportunity to reduce upfront costs. Whether you're an investor looking to add a cash flowing asset to your portfolio, or an owner occupant who wants to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other (and the parking), this property checks all the boxes. Property is being sold in as is condition. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $8.1K (8/12)
$289,900
5214 Sylvester St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
3beds
2baths
1,292sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1952
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 39 days
- 652
- 52
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darwin Laureano 610-973-9441,
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia (215) 735-7368
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2653226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,292
- Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,789 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 105.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 621362500
- Zoning: R9
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Northwood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,926
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,VA Loan,Cash
- Exclusions: Cameras
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900$224/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Contingent | $289,900$224/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $289,900-2.7%$224/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $297,998+496%$231/sqft |
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| 10/6/2015 | Sold | $50,000+25%$39/sqft |
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| 5/23/2013 | Sold | $40,000+463.4%$31/sqft |
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| 2/3/2012 | Sold | $7,100-92.5%$5/sqft |
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| 11/6/2006 | Sold | $95,000+111.1%$74/sqft |
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| 11/15/1999 | Sold | $45,000$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,119 +24.3% | $222,800 +24.3% |
| 2024 | $2,508 | $179,200 |
| 2023 | $2,508 +78% | $179,200 |
| 2022 | $1,410 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,410 +4.2% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,352 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,352 +1.6% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,331 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,331 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,331 +4.5% | $95,100 +703.2% |
| 2012 | $1,274 | $11,840 |
| 2011 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2010 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2009 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2008 | -- | $11,840 |
| 2007 | -- | $11,840 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $11,008 |
| 2005 | -- | $11,008 |
| 2004 | -- | $11,008 |
| 2003 | -- | $11,008 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,176 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,176 |
| 1999 | -- | $10,176 |
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Neighborhood: Northwood
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.




