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House for sale at 1511 N 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | MLS# PAPH2681514 | Listing updated on 2026-10-20
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$395,000

Monthly Est:$1,966

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1511 N 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131

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  • Triplex

  • Built in 1925

  • $-- HOA

  • 1,543 sqft lot

  • $208/sq.ft

Description

A Philadelphia Investment Opportunity With Income Potential, Purpose, and Possibility

Your next real estate investment could be more than a property. It could be the foundation of your next chapter in wealth building.
Welcome to 1511 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaa compelling opportunity for the visionary investor who understands that successful real estate investing is about more than acquiring a building. It is about recognizing potential, creating lasting value, and positioning yourself to benefit from the enduring need for quality rental housing.
This 3 unit residential investment presents an opportunity to establish or expand a rental portfolio in Philade
lphia's dynamic urban real estate market. Featuring 2 - 1 bedroom units and 1 - 2 bedroom unit, the property offers a diversified residential configuration that can appeal to a range of prospective renters, subject to market demand, property condition, and applicable rental requirements.
For investors navigating today's higher borrowing costs, opportunities deserve to be evaluated through a disciplined lens: income potential, operating expenses, tenant demand, long-term appreciation prospects, and the ability to create value. This property offers an opportunity to explore all of those considerations in one investment.
3 units. Multiple income opportunities. One strategic acquisition.
The property's three-unit configuration is central to its investment appeal. An investor has the opportunity to generate income from 3 separate residential units.
The proposed rental-income analysis uses the Philadelphia Housing Authority payment standards previously discussed as a preliminary benchmark:
- Two one-bedroom units: $1,960 per month each.
- One two-bedroom unit: $2,330 per month.
Based on those assumptions, the property has a projected gross rental income of $6,250 per month, or $75,000 annually, before vacancy, operating expenses, and any adjustments required by the applicable rental program.
For an investor, this creates a starting point for evaluating the property's earning potential and developing a thoughtful acquisition strategy.
The final achievable rents must be independently verified. Housing Choice Voucher payment standards are not guaranteed rents, and the applicable ZIP code, voucher requirements, utilities, rent-reasonableness review, and property eligibility must all be confirmed.
An investment strategy for today's interest-rate environment
Higher interest rates have changed the way investors evaluate real estate. Borrowing costs can reduce cash flow, increase monthly debt service, and make careful underwriting more important than ever.
But higher rates do not automatically eliminate opportunity. They make the quality of the acquisition, the accuracy of the numbers, and the investor's strategy even more important.
At an asking price of $395,000, buyers can evaluate this property based on its potential rental income, anticipated operating expenses, financing structure, and long-term objectives.
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  • Houzeo last checked: 13 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 20, 2026 at 5:19 am
  • Listing Provided by: Arica Miller (347) 586-3154 | KW Empower (215) 627-3500
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2681514 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Multi Family

  • No. of Stories

    3

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    Carroll Park

  • Year Built

    1925

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,900 sqft

  • Lot Size

    1,543 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2681514

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    5

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedroom: --

    Bathroom: --

Interior

  • Heating

    Forced Air

  • Cooling

    Central A/c

  • Interior Features

    Kitchen Eat In, Floor Plan Open, Efficiency, Dining Area, Combination Kitchen/living

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Flooring

    Laminated

  • Appliances

    Dryer, Water Heater, Washer/dryer Stacked, Washer, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1925

  • Home type

    Triplex

  • Architectural Style

    Dwelling With Rental

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Property Condition

    Excellent

  • Roof

    Asphalt

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Electric

    200+ Amp Service

  • Basement

    Full, Walkout Level, Fully Finished

  • Utilities

    Electric Available, Water Available

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Philadelphia (west)

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/16/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2681514

Price Increased

$395,000 +25383.87%

$208/sqft

03/03/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2563372

Price Change

$1,550

$1/sqft

11/29/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2563372

Listed for Sale

$1,550 -11.43%

$1/sqft

11/29/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2563372

Price Increased

$1,750 +12.90%

$1/sqft

11/29/2025

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2563372

Off Market

$1,550 +158.33%

$1/sqft

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