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Philadelphia, PA 19139 5836 Chestnut Street

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  • MLS# PAPH2566040
  • 12/15/2025
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This property qualifies for CRA financing with 3% down, no PMI, and an interest rate lower than FHA. A 13-month HWA home warranty will be included with an acceptable offer. West Philadelphia Duplex Move-In Ready Multi-Family Investment! This well maintained 2-unit duplex in a desirable West Philadelphia neighborhood is an ideal opportunity for a homeowner who wants to live in one unit while receiving rent for the other. The first floor features a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit currently rented for $850 per month on a month to month lease. The second floor offers a vacant 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unit that has been recently renovated with new laminate flooring, a modern kitchen, and fresh paint, allowing an owner occupant to move right in or re rent at approximately $850 per month. Both units have separate gas and electric, individual hot water heaters and heating systems, and forced air heating. Landlord pays for water. The basement offers potential to create an additional apartment, increasing rental income. The duplex has an active rental license for two units. Conveniently located just five minutes from the Market-Frankford Line (MFL) 60th Street Station, providing easy access between Frankford Transportation Center and 69th Street Transportation Center. The area also features a Walk Score of 85, meaning most errands can be accomplished without a car, and a Bike Score of 90, reflecting excellent biking infrastructure. Nearby parks include Haddington Park, Haddington Recreation Center, and Cobbs Creek. Key Bank is offering a 5K credit for this property which can be tied in with the Philly First 10K grant. The 5K credit can be applied toward closing costs or to prepay mortgage, flood/hazard insurance, escrow deposit, real estate taxes, or per diem interest. This duplex offers turnkey rental income potential with added upside from the basement, making it a rare and valuable investment opportunity in West Philadelphia. Schedule your showing today!
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Interior Features for 5836 Chestnut Street

Bedrooms

Three Bedroom Units Count

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementFull
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Interior AmenitiesBathroom - Tub Shower

General for 5836 Chestnut Street

Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleStraight Thru
Association Recreation FeeN
CityPHILADELPHIA
Construction MaterialsMasonry
Cool FuelNatural Gas
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsComing from the west side of Market St, continue straight and turn right onto S 59th St. Proceed straight, then turn left onto Chestnut St. The property is the middle home, approximately the 12th proper
Garage Y/NNo
HeatingForced Air
Historic Y/NNo
Home Warranty Y/NYes
Living Area1552
Location TypeUrban
Lot Size Square Feet0.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19139 (19139)
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total2
Number of Units Leased1
NumberOfUnitsVacant1
One Bedroom Units Count
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
Other UnitsUnit 1, Unit 2
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionImmediate
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG161.08
Property SubtypeDuplex
Property TypeMulti-Family
School DistrictTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
SewerPublic Sewer
Single Room Units Count0
Standard StatusComing Soon
StatusCOMING SOON
Structure TypeInterior Row/Townhouse
Subdivision NameCOBBS CREEK
Tax Annual Amount1408.0
Tax Assessed Value100600.0
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT1552
TransportationAirport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Two Bedroom2
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewStreet
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Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1925
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningRM1

Exterior for 5836 Chestnut Street

Exterior AmenitiesSidewalks, Street Lights
Foundation DetailsOther
Land Use CodeY30
Lot Dimensions16.00 x 120.00
Lot Size Acres0.00
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
SpaNo
Type of ParkingOn Street
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

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Charles Torres

Owner
Price $250,000
MLS#PAPH2566040
List Date 12/15/2025
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