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Philadelphia, PA 19139 5532-40 Chestnut Street

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Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty
  • MLS# PAPH2524342
  • 08/05/2025
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  • SQFT • 12,980

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Prime Development Opportunity in Qualified Opportunity Zone 12,980 SF Double Lot with CMX2 Zoning, parcels include 5532-5540 Chestnut St. Located in a thriving commercial corridor just west of University City, this remarkable 12,980 sq. ft. double property offers unmatched potential for investors or developers. The lots sit in a Qualified Opportunity Zone and is zoned CMX2, allowing for a wide range of commercial and residential uses. The existing structure currently houses a successful auto and tag shop, featuring: Two separate offices with private entrances, a spacious auto service bay that accommodates eight cars, a secure rear lot with room for eight additional vehicles, three half bathrooms and an attached 22-space parking lot supporting business operations Strategically located near Penn and Drexel Universities, this site sits at the forefront of University Citys westward expansion. Its highly accessible via public transportation, including the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line, and offers easy pull-in access from Chestnut Street. Surrounded by high-traffic national retailers such as Wendys, Rite Aid, Fresh Grocer, and Dunkin Donuts, all within a two-block radius, this site benefits from strong daily foot and vehicle traffic.Whether you're seeking a long-term investment, income-producing asset, or a major redevelopment opportunity, this rare parcel delivers on location, flexibility, and future upside in one of Philadelphias most vibrant and evolving neighborhoods. All showings must be made with listing agent. No showings during business hours.
Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty

Interior Features for 5532-40 Chestnut Street

Other Interior Features

Central Air Y/NYes
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Total Stories1

General for 5532-40 Chestnut Street

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional
Accessibility2+ Access Exits, No Stairs, Level Entry - Main, Doors - Recede, >84 Garage Door
Business TypeAuto Related
CityPHILADELPHIA
Construction MaterialsBlock
Cool FuelNatural Gas
CoolingCentral A/C, Window Unit(s)
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsGPS
ExclusionsOwner and workers personal tools
HeatingForced Air
Historic Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lot Size Square Feet13068.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19139 (19139)
ModificationTimestamp2025-08-06T00:06:22
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
Possession0-30 Days CD
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG107.86
Property ConditionGood
Property SubtypeLand for Commercial Use
Property TypeCommercial Sale
RoofFlat
Security FeaturesCarbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras, Main Entrance Lock, Security Gate
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Subdivision NameWEST PHILADELPHIA
Tax Annual Amount1339.0
Tax Assessed Value95700.0
Tax Lot253
Tax Year2025
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1900
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningCMX2

Exterior for 5532-40 Chestnut Street

Building Area Total12980.00
Car Parking Spaces30
Fencing Y/NY
InclusionsLifts, tag/insurance business and auto mechanic business.
Land Assessed Value95700.00
Land Use CodeRB
Lot Dimensions118 x 110.00
Lot Size Acres0.30
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesPaved Parking, Fenced, Private, Lighted Parking
Road Frontage Length118
Road Surface TypeAccess - On Grade
Total Loading Docks1
Total Parking Spaces30
Type of ParkingParking Lot
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

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Brian Lee

Associate
Price $1,399,999
MLS#PAPH2524342
List Date 08/05/2025
Property Type Commercial
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