Investor Opportunity in West Philly! Welcome to 5148 Brown Street, a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. This property is currently tenant-occupied with rental income coming in through the Section 8 program, offering dependable cash flow from day one. While the rent is currently under market value, there’s real potential here for future upside. The long-term tenant has been in place for several years, which means stability, though the home itself could benefit from cosmetic updates down the line. The property is being sold as-is, and interior showings can be scheduled via Showing Time. This block is seeing new investment and development, and the home is close to schools, shopping, and public transit—making it a solid choice for investors looking to buy and hold in a high-demand area. With a little vision, this could be a great addition to your portfolio.
Under contract
$110,000
5148 Brown St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
3beds
1,280sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1917
992 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 40 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 08:18am
Listed by:
Unique Fields 717-478-1023,
United Real Estate - Central PA 7177072138
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2512480

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,280
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Mobility Improvements
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 992 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 441271800
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mill Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $43,200
- Annual tax amount: $605
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA 203(b)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 10800
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