Welcome to 5819 Theodore St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, a corner, end-of-row duplex (with triplex potential) ready to shine with your creative vision. Perfectly positioned between Center City and Philadelphia International Airport — both just 10 minutes away — this property sits on a quiet street with easy highway access, making it a commuter’s dream. Featuring three spacious one-bedroom units (with an active rental license for two units), the ground-level first-floor unit also offers a full basement with potential to dig down and create a stunning bi-level apartment. This end-of-row corner lot is flooded with natural light and can be delivered vacant with the exception of one tenant on the third floor, giving you the flexibility to design your income strategy from day one. With market rents around $1,300 per unit, there is serious cash-flow potential, and the neighboring corner property, smaller than this one, recently sold for $205,000 — giving instant value-add upside. Steps from Bartram’s Garden, a 50-acre National Historic Landmark, and close to Bartram Village, where the city has earmarked $100 million for redevelopment, this location is a goldmine. Also convenient to University City, Cobbs Creek Park, Kingsessing Rec Center, shopping, dining, cultural landmarks, and public transportation, this is an unbeatable opportunity. While the property needs a FULL RENOVATION, the options are endless. Investors, this is your chance to get in ahead of the Bartram redevelopment wave and secure a high-demand rental asset — opportunities like this do not stick around!
Sold for $162,000 on 10/24/25
$162,000
5819 Theodore St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
3baths
1,444sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$1,405 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: October 31, 2025 at 04:17pm
Listed by:
Jania Daniels 315-278-3879,
Real of Pennsylvania
Bought with:
Julie Huang, RS359125
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2512430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 450
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,894
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,076 sqft
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 65.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 402243000
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: Bartram Village
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k),Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple