Outstanding value-add investment opportunity! This end of row, legally zoned four-unit multifamily property offers immediate income with significant upside potential. The building consists of two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units, one studio apartment, and one 2-bedroom unit, with three of the four units currently occupied, providing cash flow from day one. The first-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit is occupied and in decent condition, while the second-floor front studio is occupied and well maintained. The third-floor 2-bedroom unit is also occupied and in average condition. The second-floor rear 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit is currently vacant and presents an excellent opportunity for a full renovation, allowing the next owner to significantly increase rental income and overall property value. As an end-unit building, the property benefits from additional natural light and enhanced privacy. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio, execute a value-add strategy, or live in one unit while collecting rental income from the others, this property offers tremendous potential. Bring your vision and capitalize on the opportunity to renovate the vacant unit while maximizing rents over time. Don't miss your chance to acquire an income-producing multifamily property with built-in upside in a strong investment package.
For sale
$499,900
5225 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
4beds
4baths
2,544sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 109
- 6
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Faber 267-252-8076,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Ccl Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2648234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,544
- Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 97.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 511273200
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Mixed
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $373,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,224
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 48600
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,408/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+17.6%$197/sqft |
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| 5/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/6/2022 | Listed for rent | $950-5% |
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| 3/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2022 | Price change | $1,000-4.8% |
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| 1/12/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,050+16.7% |
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| 5/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000-5.6%$167/sqft |
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| 9/20/2020 | Listing removed | $450,000$177/sqft |
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| 8/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $450,000+6064.4%$177/sqft |
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| 6/14/2020 | Listing removed | $900 |
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| 3/10/2020 | Listed for rent | $900+20% |
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| 1/17/2018 | Listing removed | $750 |
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| 1/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $750 |
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| 11/21/2013 | Sold | $7,300-74.4%$3/sqft |
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| 5/21/2008 | Sold | $28,497-78.6%$11/sqft |
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| 5/10/2006 | Sold | $133,000$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,224 +6% | $373,200 +6% |
| 2024 | $4,930 | $352,200 |
| 2023 | $4,930 +155.6% | $352,200 |
| 2022 | $1,929 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,929 +19.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,608 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,608 +120.5% | -- |
| 2016 | $729 | -- |
| 2015 | $729 | -- |
| 2014 | $729 +4.5% | $52,100 +543.5% |
| 2012 | $698 | $8,096 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,096 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,096 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,096 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,096 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,096 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2005 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2004 | -- | $7,520 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,520 +21.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $6,176 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,176 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,176 |
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