Another house hack or exceptional investment opportunity! This end-of-row property is a legally zoned duplex offering excellent income-producing potential in the heart of West Philadelphia. The property features two separate residential units and a detached garage, providing added value and convenience for tenants or owner-occupants. The end-unit location allows for additional natural light and enhanced privacy. Conveniently situated near public transportation, universities, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this property is ideal for investors looking to expand their portfolio or buyers seeking to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other.
Under contract
$280,000
5919 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
4beds
2baths
1,600sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1960
-- sqft lot
$277,600 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageEnd-of-row propertyTwo separate residential units
- 27 days |
- 444 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dayhna Carroll 215-498-3546,
LYL Realty Group 2677738600
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2649922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,307 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 83.5
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 031018800
- Zoning: CMX2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,061
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$277,600
$264,000 - $291,000
$1,306/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Contingent | $280,000$175/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2649922 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $280,000+124%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2649922 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2015 | Sold | $125,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,062 +20.7% | $147,300 +20.7% |
| 2024 | $1,708 | $122,000 |
| 2023 | $1,708 +24% | $122,000 |
| 2022 | $1,377 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,377 +3.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,327 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,327 +55.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $852 +10.3% | -- |
| 2015 | $773 | -- |
| 2014 | $773 | $60,900 +738.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $7,264 |
| 2011 | -- | $7,264 |
| 2010 | -- | $7,264 |
| 2009 | -- | $7,264 |
| 2008 | -- | $7,264 |
| 2007 | -- | $7,264 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,752 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,752 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2002 | -- | $6,144 |
| 2000 | -- | $6,144 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,144 |
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Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Barry Community John SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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