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Porch-Front Duplex with Two Units
For Sale
$159,900
Pending

5538 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Porch-front duplex with a two-bedroom first-floor unit and a larger two- or three-bedroom second-floor unit.

Property Size2,304 SF
Days on Market72

Property Features for 5538 Walnut Street

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 2,304 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning RM1

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,829

Amenities

No
No Pool

Building Details

Year Built 1925
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Premier Real Estate Inc
Listed By: Mitchell Cohen · License #RM061436A
Source: Compass
Added: Jun 28 Changed: Aug 9 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 10:34AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This porch-front duplex offers two separate residential units in a large two-story configuration. The first-floor apartment is a two-bedroom layout, while the second-floor unit is described as a larger two- to three-bedroom apartment.

The property is located in West Philadelphia just off 57th Street and Walnut Street, with convenient access to University City and Center City Philadelphia.

Each apartment presents a practical, income-oriented duplex setup with distinct bedroom counts by floor, supporting flexible tenanting within the building’s existing two-unit design.

Key Highlights

  • Porch‑front duplex built in 1925 in West Philadelphia, just off 57th and Walnut Street
  • First‑floor unit features a 2‑bedroom layout
  • Second‑floor unit is a larger 2- or 3‑bedroom apartment

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center

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

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,454
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19139, PA

43,281
Population
23,896
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,045
Density / Sq Mi
$38,701
Median Household Income
$34,796
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$118,700
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 - Porch-front duplex with a two-bedroom first-floor unit and a larger two- or three-bedroom second-floor unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5538 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $159,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Porch‑front duplex built in 1925 in West Philadelphia, just off 57th and Walnut Street; First‑floor unit features a 2‑bedroom layout; Second‑floor unit is a larger 2- or 3‑bedroom apartment
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