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    • Price cut: $30K (7/13)
    $319,000

    851 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

    4beds
    2baths
    2,292sqft
    : 
    $2,011/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1960
    -- sqft lot
    $316,600 Zestimate®
    $139/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Huge Legal Duplex with Rental License for 2 Units. Fully Rented, tenants pay all utilities except for water. 1st Floor 1 br/1 ba unit with $1,374 monthly rent (mostly paid by Section 8). 2nd floor 3 br/1 ba unit with Long Term Private Market tenant at $1,500 monthly rent (Section 8 Rents would be around $1800). Total Monthly Income (mostly gov't paid) of $2,874.00 ($34,488/ yr). Upside of additional $3,600 annual income with 2nd Floor Section 8 Tenant. This property is part of a larger 21 property/34 Unit portfolio that is for sale. Contact agent for more details Owner is a PA licensed Real Estate Agent and Attorney.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Emanuel Kosacci 215-500-0134,

    REDBLOCK Realty Inc. 2153315252

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2628746MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,292
      • Total interior livable area: 2,292 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 2,377 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 591012100
      • Zoning: RM1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Townhouse
      Materials
      • Brick, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Stone
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960
      • Major remodel year: 2014

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Philadelphia
      • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $139/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $153,500
      • Annual tax amount: $2,148
      • Date on market: 6/2/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
      • Inclusions: All Appliances
      • Exclusions: Tenant Possessions
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 34488
      • Income includes: Apartment Rentals

        Estimated market value

        $316,600

        $301,000 - $332,000

        $1,626/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/13/2026Price change$319,000-8.6%$139/sqft
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        6/2/2026Listed for sale$349,000+1653.8%$152/sqft
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        12/20/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        12/8/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        12/6/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        12/3/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        12/2/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/30/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/29/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/27/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/25/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/24/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/18/2025Listing removed$1,350$1/sqft
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        11/17/2025Listed for rent$1,350$1/sqft
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        5/3/2013Listing removed$19,900$9/sqft
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        3/26/2013Price change$19,900-33.4%$9/sqft
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        2/27/2013Listed for sale$29,900$13/sqft
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        1/22/2013Listing removed$29,900$13/sqft
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        12/18/2012Price change$29,900-25.1%$13/sqft
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        10/31/2012Listed for sale$39,900$17/sqft
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Germantown East

        Getting around

        79 / 100
        Very Walkable
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        56 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Philadelphia City

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