Prime investment opportunity in the highly desirable Spruce Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Ideally positioned within the thriving University City area, 5241 Walnut Street is a well maintained triplex offering three spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments, each occupying its own floor. The second floor unit is currently vacant, providing an immediate opportunity for an owner occupant or the ability to lease at today's market rents. The first floor apartment features its own private entrance along with direct access to the rear yard and unfinished basement, creating additional storage and utility space. Each apartment is equipped with its own HVAC system providing central heating and air conditioning, in unit washer and dryer, separate hot water heater, and individually metered water, gas, and electric. The owner also benefits from a separate electrical meter serving the common areas, simplifying property management. Spruce Hill continues to be one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets thanks to its location adjacent to University City, one of the region's largest employment and innovation hubs. The neighborhood is home to a significant renter population and is consistently sought after by students, university faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, and young professionals due to its proximity to major employers and educational institutions. University City alone supports nearly 80,000 jobs across healthcare, higher education, technology, and life sciences, creating a deep and stable tenant pool. Residents enjoy convenient access to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, as well as leading medical institutions including Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Multiple SEPTA trolley routes, the Market Frankford Line, regional rail connections, and nearby 30th Street Station provide excellent connectivity throughout Philadelphia and beyond. The neighborhood also offers an abundance of local restaurants, cafés, parks, and shopping, further enhancing its long term appeal to renters. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or take advantage of an owner occupied opportunity with rental income, 5241 Walnut Street offers strong fundamentals in one of Philadelphia's most consistently desirable investment locations.
For sale
$349,999
5241 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
6beds
3baths
1,500sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate hot water heater
- 15 days |
- 235 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deidre Quinn 267-225-3678,
EXP Realty, LLC 8883977352,
Co-Listing Agent: Gayle Thigpen 267-844-0843,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2640810
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,682 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 112.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 602049700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Spruce Hill
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $225,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,149
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Exclusions: Tenant Belongings
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,999-11.9%$233/sqft |
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| 5/2/2019 | Listing removed | $397,500$265/sqft |
Source: Mallin Panchelli Nadel Realty #PAPH511190 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $397,500$265/sqft |
Source: Mallin Panchelli Nadel Realty #PAPH511190 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
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Payment breakdown
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
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