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5538 Linmore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

2beds
1baths
840sqft
$15,000
$18price/sqft
$318/moest. monthly cost
$12,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

ONLINE AUCTION – This sale includes two side-by-side rowhomes located at 5538 & 5540 Linmore Avenue. An excellent opportunity for first time investors or experienced real estate investors looking to expand their portfolio. Backing directly to the SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line, these properties offer the added benefit of no rear neighbors and a private backyard setting. Each home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, approximately 840± SF, and was built in 1925. The list price reflects the opening bid. Both properties require renovation and are being sold As-Is, presenting an outstanding value-add opportunity for renovation, rental income, or resale. Open House information coming soon. Online bidding closes August 18 at 11:00 AM ET. Final sale price will be determined through competitive bidding. Sale is being conducted pursuant to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida, Case No. 8:26-bk-01636-CPM, In re: RAD Diversified REIT, Inc., et al.

Getting Around

59
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
72
TransitExcellent Transit
71
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

6/10
2/10
Bartram John - MainGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Straight Thru
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 840

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 840
  • Total interior livable area: 840 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In

Details

  • Parcel number: 514286200
  • Zoning: I2
  • Special condition: Auction,Bankruptcy Property

Features

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

Lot

  • Lot size: 780 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 15.00 x 52.00

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 FloodingModerate
  • 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

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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 $75$900
Home Insurance *$5$60
Property Taxes $14$168
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$318$3,816
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$10,902/yr
40% on housing$9,540/yr
45% on housing$8,480/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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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

$18This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19143$128
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19143$186
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
2022-09-22Sold$54,000

Unknown Listed By

AgentMichelle Hunsberger
BrokerageSanford Alderfer Real Estate

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