ATTENTION INVESTORS AND HOUSEHACKERS! Welcome to an exceptional fully renovated investment opportunity in the heart of the East Germantown section of Philadelphia! This beautifully LEGAL duplex features newly installed HVAC systems, stainless steel appliances, washers/dryers, along with an open-concept kitchen in each unit. Unit 1 includes 2 cozy bedrooms and 1 full bath. This has access to a large, spacious basement and a private backyard for entertainment. Unit 2 offers another 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a spacious kitchen that opens into the common area, perfect for entertaining. Each unit is separately metered for electricity (no gas), and the projected rental income ranges from $3,100 to $3,400. With ongoing construction nearby and its convenient proximity to Broad Street, Roosevelt Boulevard, and I-76. Located minutes from LaSalle University, parks, grocery stores, various shopping plazas, restaurants and more! Act quickly to seize this opportunity before it's gone! Owner is a licensed real estate agent.
Sold for $265,000 on 06/30/25
$265,000
5642 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
4beds
2baths
1,216sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$265,400 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,716 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2025 at 10:49am
Listed by:
Hanlan Huang 267-266-3677,
Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services
Bought with:
DonnaTiffany Tull, RS285354
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2429548

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,216
- Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 983 sqft
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 60.00
- Features: Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 122290200
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: No Septic System
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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