This property is legally zoned three unit building with active rental licenses located in Dickinson Narrows, South Philadelphia, close to the neighborhoods of East Passyunk, Moyamensing & Pennsport. This property is adjacent to a transformative intersection, anchored by a Commercial Mixed Use Corridors and surrounded by residential & multi-unit development and major infrastructure projects. This triplex is three large 2 bedroom/1 bathroom units through the 3 story structure, with a backyard and common easement. Enter into the vestibule and find a hallway with a door that leads to the first floor unit with access to the backyard. The second floor unit is not self-contained providing a value-add upside play to convert into two studios bringing the total unit count to 4 or more units. There are 4 gas meters (1 house), brand new 240 electrical service and heads, 3 water heaters, and 1 heating furnace. Common heat is currently configured for the building but switching to in-unit baseboard electric would be wise and economical. Cosmetic upgrades throughout building, with in-unit washer/dryer on third floor unit. If you are looking to house hack, an apartment unit can be made available to you. All units are currently occupied grossly below market rates 1) $950, 2) $1,100, 3) $1,200 (prior lease $1,400). Within short distance from this property lies East Passyunk Ave, which holds over 160 independent businesses and retail locations, ranging from multicutltural cuisines, entertainment, bars, shopping, retail, the arts, and many other amenities. East Passyunk is home to James Beard International food award recipients and is one of Food & Wine Magazine's Top 10 Foodie Destinations in the country. Dickinson Narrows also is adjacent to the Riverwards along the Delaware River, with many amenities and festivities for families and residents of all ages. Owner is a licensed PA agent/reatlor.
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (8/11)
$449,900
1831 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
6beds
--baths
2,475sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$444,200 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 222 days
- on Zillow |
- 306 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 02:56am
Listed by:
Ben Finelli 267-853-8823,
RE/MAX Ready (610) 828-6300
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2434530

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,950
- Total interior livable area: 2,475 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,060 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 66.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 011453000
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru,Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $373,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,233
- Date on market: 1/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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