This charming duplex is a fantastic opportunity for investors or homeowners looking for a versatile property in the charming Queen Village area across the street from the Meredith Elementary school. This building offers ample square footage and numerous possibilities. This 2,541 square ft, with an additional 700+ sq ft basement that can be transformed into a superb office, media room, or other space. Note that the basement is not included in the listed square footage. The large "owner's unit" is the entire 2nd and 3rd floor and features a spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout with a wood burning fireplace in the living room, cathedral ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. Being a corner unit, it benefits from excellent natural light. The photos available provide a great representation of this inviting living space. The property also includes a large studio that could be converted into a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with some drywall work. This enhancement could potentially increase rental income, adding to the property's investment appeal. Don't miss out on this versatile and well-located duplex!
Sold for $680,000
$680,000
735 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
3beds
3baths
3,241sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$3,364 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Kate Vail 215-668-4989,
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
Bought with:
Jason Wallner, RS353924
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2390572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 700
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Trash Compactor, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Studio, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Partial,Finished,Improved,Interior Entry,Concrete,Space For Rooms,Windows,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,241
- Total interior livable area: 3,241 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871.20 sqft
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 50.00
- Features: Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 022151400
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Queen Village
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 36000
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $3,500-2.8%$1/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $3,600-5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800+22.6%$1/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $680,000-2.9%$210/sqft |
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| 10/17/2024 | Pending sale | $700,000$216/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Contingent | $700,000$216/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $700,000+412.8%$216/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/9/2023 | Price change | $3,100+6.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
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| 2/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,900$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/1998 | Sold | $136,500$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,449 +36.4% | $675,000 +36.4% |
| 2024 | $6,926 | $494,800 |
| 2023 | $6,926 | $494,800 |
| 2022 | $6,926 | -- |
| 2021 | $6,926 +8.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $6,391 -75.2% | -- |
| 2017 | $25,727 | -- |
| 2016 | $25,727 +598% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,686 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,686 | $263,300 +860.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2006 | -- | $27,424 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,424 +12.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,288 |
| 2003 | -- | $24,288 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $23,104 +4.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $22,080 |
| 1999 | -- | $22,080 |
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Neighborhood: Queen Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Meredith William M SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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.
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