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879 N 51st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

3beds
2baths
1,176sqft
$150,000
$128price/sqft
$1,225/moest. monthly cost
$49,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom single-family rental property generating $1,200 per month in rental income with a long-term tenant in place. This property is available individually or as part of a four-property Philadelphia single-family rental portfolio. All four properties are tenant occupied, properly licensed, and have completed lead testing. The full package generates $68,400 in annual rental income and offers an estimated 9.3% cap rate based on current income and stated operating expenses. Seller will consider individual property sales as well as offers for the full package. Proof of funds or documentation demonstrating financial ability to purchase is required with all offers. Package MLS #'s PAPH2649738, PAPH2646510, PAPH2646496

Getting Around

70
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
72
TransitExcellent Transit
73
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Rhoads James SchoolGrades K-80.1 mi
2/10
Overbrook High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Mixed

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,176

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Baseboard,Electric
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,176
  • Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 442246000
  • Zoning: RSA5
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: All Tenants Personal Property

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 864 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 14.00 x 61.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $758$9,096
Home Insurance *$94$1,128
Property Taxes $149$1,788
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,225$14,700
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$42,000/yr
40% on housing$36,750/yr
45% on housing$32,666/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$128This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19139$108
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19139$239
Philadelphia County$236

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-21Listed for sale$150,000
2018-09-24Sold$700,000
2018-08-18Listed for sale$89,900
2017-05-06Listing removed$1,050
2017-04-04Listed for rent$1,050
2017-02-10Sold$34,000
2016-11-23Listed for sale$39,900
2011-06-16Sold$11,500
2011-05-24Price change$9,000
2011-05-02Listed for sale$8,000
2011-03-23Listing removed$11,100
2011-01-29Price change$11,100
2010-11-20Price change$12,500
2010-08-14Listed for sale$15,000
2009-05-01Sold$900

For Sale by Agent

AgentKristen Shemesh
BrokerageBHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut

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