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Duplex with Detached Garage
For Sale
$280,000

5919 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19139

End-of-row duplex with two separate residential units and a detached garage, offered for sale at 5919 Chestnut Street.

Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$175
Days on Market8

Property Features for 5919 CHESTNUT STREET

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,600 SF
Property subtype Duplex

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

detached garage

Building Details

Year Built 1960
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: LYL Realty Group
Listed By: Dayhna Carroll · License #RM422863
Source: Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Jul 27 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:02AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This end-of-row duplex offers two separate residential units under legal duplex configuration, with a detached garage providing additional on-site utility. The property is set up for tenants in each unit while also supporting owner-occupancy scenarios where one unit can be lived in and the other can be rented.

Located at 5919 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, the property is described as being near public transportation and close to universities, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.

With its two-unit layout and detached garage, the duplex is a straightforward income-producing residential option for buyers seeking a multi-unit property with an additional accessory building on site.

Key Highlights

  • End‑of‑row duplex at 5919 Chestnut Street, legally zoned as a duplex.
  • Built in 1960 and configured as two separate residential units.
  • Detached garage adds on‑site convenience and value for tenants or owner‑occupants.

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $48.6k $30.36
− Vacancy −$2.8k −$1.76
EGI $45.8k $28.60
− OpEx −$20.6k −$12.87
NOI $25.2k $15.73
1,600 SF · lease $30.36/SF/yr · vacancy 5.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$390.1K
$341.3K – $455.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.75%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$359.5K
$314.6K – $419.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,167 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.99%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

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

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
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,779
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 - End-of-row duplex with two separate residential units and a detached garage, offered for sale at 5919 Chestnut Street.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5919 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $280,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: End‑of‑row duplex at 5919 Chestnut Street, legally zoned as a duplex.; Built in 1960 and configured as two separate residential units.; Detached garage adds on‑site convenience and value for tenants or owner‑occupants.
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