5538 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19139

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Year Built

1925

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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

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FAQs

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