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Legal Duplex with Rental License
For Sale
$319,000

851 E CHELTEN Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size2,292 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$139.18
Days on Market84

Property Features for 851 E CHELTEN Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street
Elementary school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status Active
Size 2,292 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2148

Utilities

Heating system Hot Water(Heating)

Building Details

Year built 1960
Number of units 2
Building materials Brick, Vinyl Siding
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: REDBLOCK Realty Inc.
Listed By: Emanuel Kosacci · License #RS290429
Added: Jun 2 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 24 at 7:06AM
MLS# PAPH2628746

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a legal two-unit duplex with a rental license for both units. The property is currently fully rented, with tenants paying all utilities except for water. The first-floor unit is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath configuration renting for $1,374 per month. The second-floor unit is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath configuration renting for $1,500 per month. Total stated monthly income is $2,874 (about $34,488 per year).

Located at 851 E Chelten Avenue in Philadelphia, the duplex is being marketed as part of a larger portfolio consisting of 21 properties and 34 units. The owner is a Pennsylvania-licensed real estate agent and attorney.

According to the public remarks, the seller also points to additional income potential related to the second-floor unit’s Section 8 rent levels. Please contact the listing agent for more details about the portfolio and the property’s rental arrangements.

Key Highlights

  • Legal duplex with rental license for 2 units
  • Fully rented: 1st‑floor 1BR/1BA at $1,374/month and 2nd‑floor 3BR/1BA at $1,500/month
  • Total monthly income of $2,874 ($34,488/yr), mostly government‑paid

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

902
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19138, PA

31,816
Population
13,836
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,676
Density / Sq Mi
$51,586
Median Household Income
$36,956
Median Earnings
$1,172
Median Rent
$167,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit legal duplex is fully rented, with tenants paying utilities except water, supported by a rental license.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 851 E CHELTEN Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $319,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal duplex with rental license for 2 units; Fully rented: 1st‑floor 1BR/1BA at $1,374/month and 2nd‑floor 3BR/1BA at $1,500/month; Total monthly income of $2,874 ($34,488/yr), mostly government‑paid
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