5136 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
About This Home
5136 Walnut Street is a fully renovated and occupied legal triplex in West Philadelphia with a 10 year property tax abatement through 2029. The building features two studio apartments and one spacious two-bedroom unit, all updated with modern finishes. Fully rented and income-producing, the property provides immediate cash flow for investors while also presenting a great opportunity for an owner-occupant to live in one unit and offset expenses with rental income from the others. The 2020 full renovation included major system upgrades - updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, new roof, vinyl siding and windows - providing a low-maintenance asset ready for long-term performance. Located in a convenient and growing West Philadelphia neighborhood, 5136 Walnut Street offers easy access to University City, public transportation, neighborhood shopping, and local dining, making it an attractive rental location for a wide range of tenants.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Construction materials: Masonry
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2019
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,760
- Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 871581000
- Zoning: CMX2
- Zoning description: Legal triplex with license for 3 residential units
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,350 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 15.00 x 90.00
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $408 | $4,896 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,620 | $31,440 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Price change | $375,000 |
| 2026-04-15 | Listed for sale | $390,000 |
| 2024-06-18 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-04-17 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
| 2018-01-22 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 2003-11-21 | Sold | $44,000 |
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