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$325,000

5241 Walnut St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
6
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
0.04
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
122
Days On Market

Prime investment opportunity in the highly desirable Spruce Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Ideally positioned within the thriving University City area, 5241 Walnut Street is a well maintained triplex offering three spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments, each occupying its own floor. The second floor unit is currently vacant, providing an immediate opportunity for an owner occupant or the ability to lease at today's market rents. The first floor apartment features its own private entrance along with direct access to the rear yard and unfinished basement, creating additional storage and utility space. Each apartment is equipped with its own HVAC system providing central heating and air conditioning, in unit washer and dryer, separate hot water heater, and individually metered water, gas, and electric. The owner also benefits from a separate electrical meter serving the common areas, simplifying property management. Spruce Hill continues to be one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets thanks to its location adjacent to University City, one of the region's largest employment and innovation hubs. The neighborhood is home to a significant renter population and is consistently sought after by students, university faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, and young professionals due to its proximity to major employers and educational institutions. University City alone supports nearly 80,000 jobs across healthcare, higher education, technology, and life sciences, creating a deep and stable tenant pool. Residents enjoy convenient access to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, as well as leading medical institutions including Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Multiple SEPTA trolley routes, the Market Frankford Line, regional rail connections, and nearby 30th Street Station provide excellent connectivity throughout Philadelphia and beyond. The neighborhood also offers an abundance of local restaurants, cafés, parks, and shopping, further enhancing its long term appeal to renters. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or take advantage of an owner occupied opportunity with rental income, 5241 Walnut Street offers strong fundamentals in one of Philadelphia's most consistently desirable investment locations.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
19 days ago
Listed By
Deidre M Quinn, 2672253678 · EXP Realty, LLC, 8883977352
MLS#
PAPH2640810
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
5241 Walnut St #00, Philadelphia, PA 19139
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
SPRUCE HILL
Zip Code
19139

Architecture

Bedrooms
6
Year Built
1925
Style
Victorian
Building Area
1,500 sq. ft.
Foundation
Other
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
None

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Electric, Central

Property Features

Lot Size
0.04 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,500 sq. ft.
Total
1,500 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$325,000
Annual Taxes
$3,149

Schools

64/100
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–03 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
398
Student–teacher
14.7
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(267) 417-3070
62/100
Rhoads James School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
489
Student body
93% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 2% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7680
57/100
Huey Samuel B School
Grades M–M · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
515
Student–teacher
19.8
Student body
94% Black · 5% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2901
55/100
Lea Henry C School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
554
Student body
76% Black · 10% Asian · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7660
55/100
Parkway West
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
321
Student body
95% Black · 3% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7710
53/100
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
575
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 471-2978
53/100
Hamilton Andrew School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
340
Student body
94% Black · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(215) 400-7650
53/100
Harrington Avery D School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
396
Student body
94% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(215) 400-7920

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
06/25/2026Listed for sale$325,000

Listed by Deidre M Quinn · EXP Realty, LLC · 8883977352

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2640810

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