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Townhouse for sale at 5241 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | MLS# PAPH2640810 | Listing updated on 2026-10-05
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$325,000

Monthly Est:$1,618

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5241 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

$1,618/moEst:

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  • Townhouse

  • Built in 1925

  • $-- HOA

  • 1,682 sqft lot

  • $217/sq.ft

Description

Prime investment opportunity in the highly desirable Spruce Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Ideally positioned within the thriving University City area, 5241 Walnut Street is a well maintained triplex offering three spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments, each occupying its own floor. The second floor unit is currently vacant, providing an immediate opportunity for an owner occupant or the ability to lease at today's market rents.

The first floor apartment features its own private entrance along with direct access to the rear yard and unfinished basement, creating additional storage and utility space. Each apartment is equipped with its own HVAC system providing ce
ntral heating and air conditioning, in unit washer and dryer, separate hot water heater, and individually metered water, gas, and electric. The owner also benefits from a separate electrical meter serving the common areas, simplifying property management.

Spruce Hill continues to be one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets thanks to its location adjacent to University City, one of the region's largest employment and innovation hubs. The neighborhood is home to a significant renter population and is consistently sought after by students, university faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, and young professionals due to its proximity to major employers and educational institutions. University City alone supports nearly 80,000 jobs across healthcare, higher education, technology, and life sciences, creating a deep and stable tenant pool.

Residents enjoy convenient access to the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, as well as leading medical institutions including Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Multiple SEPTA trolley routes, the Market Frankford Line, regional rail connections, and nearby 30th Street Station provide excellent connectivity throughout Philadelphia and beyond. The neighborhood also offers an abundance of local restaurants, cafés, parks, and shopping, further enhancing its long term appeal to renters.

Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or take advantage of an owner occupied opportunity with rental income, 5241 Walnut Street offers strong fundamentals in one of Philadelphia's most consistently desirable investment locations.

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  • Listing updated: October 5, 2026 at 6:18 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Deidre M Quinn (267) 225-3678 , Gayle Thigpen (267) 844-0843 | EXP Realty, LLC (888) 397-7352
  • Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PAPH2640810 Bright MLS-NJ

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Townhouse

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Philadelphia Pa County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1925

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,500 sqft

  • Lot Size

    1,682 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    Bright MLS

  • MLS Number

    PAPH2640810

  • MLS Status

    ACTIVE-BRIGHT

  • Days on Market

    103

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedroom: --

    Bathroom: --

Interior

  • Cooling

    Central A/c

  • Appliances

    Dryer, Oven/range Electric, Refrigerator, Washer

  • Heating

    Central

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1925

  • Home type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Victorian

  • Foundation Details

    Other

  • Construction Materials

    Masonry

  • Property Condition

    Good

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Full

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Spruce Hill

Price History

DateEventPrice

06/25/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2640810

Listed for Sale

$349,999 +7.69%

$233/sqft

06/25/2026

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #PAPH2640810

Price Increased

$325,000 +915.62%

$217/sqft

06/23/2010

Source: mls_logoBright MLS-NJ #1005985894

Sold

$32,000

$21/sqft

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