See other homes in:
Primary listing photo
Listing photo 2
Listing photo 3
Listing photo 4
Listing photo 5

5214 Sylvester St, Philadelphia, PA, 19124

3beds
2baths
1,292sqft
$297,998
$231price/sqft
$2,246/moest. monthly cost
$89,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 5214 Sylvester St, a fantastic corner 2-unit apartment building/ duplex brick row home offering 1,292 sq. ft. of living space across two floors, in one of Northeast Philadelphia's most convenient and well connected neighborhoods. Just minutes from public transportation, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this location makes daily commuting and errands a breeze for tenants and owners alike. This well maintained, rent ready property is a rare find for investors and owner occupants alike. Configuration options include a 1 bedroom/studio unit paired with a 2 bedroom unit, or a 1 bedroom unit with a separate living room, kitchen, and bath, giving flexible layouts to suit a variety of tenant needs. Mechanicals are newer and in great working condition, offering peace of mind and lower upkeep costs from day one. The finished basement features a full bath behind a closed off door, offering privacy and flexibility for the owner to use as they see fit, whether for extra living space, storage, or even additional rental potential. One of the standout features of this property is parking, a rare commodity in this part of the city. As a corner lot, it offers space for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan), with the potential to rent each space separately for an estimated $200 to $250/month, a valuable additional income stream on top of unit rents. Buyer incentive: First-time home buyers may qualify for up to $10,000 through the City of Philadelphia's Philly First Home grant, and up to $15,000 through the First Front Door program, subject to eligibility, income limits, and available funding. Seller has a preferred lender who can help qualified buyers get approved for these programs, a great opportunity to reduce upfront costs. Whether you're an investor looking to add a cash flowing asset to your portfolio, or an owner occupant who wants to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other (and the parking), this property checks all the boxes. Property is being sold in as is condition. Schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
84
TransitExcellent Transit
69
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
Ziegler William H SchoolGrades K-80.5 mi
3/10
Frankford High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1952

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,292
  • Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 621362500
  • Zoning: R9
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Cameras

Features

  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,789 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 17.00 x 105.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Off Street

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 WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Strong Wind
Tornado
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 $1,506$18,072
Home Insurance *$219$2,628
Property Taxes $297$3,564
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$2,246$26,952
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$77,005/yr
40% on housing$67,380/yr
45% on housing$59,893/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
HailHail
WindWind
Visit Website →
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

$231This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19124$104
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19124$147
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Price change$289,900
2026-07-30Listed for sale$297,998
2015-10-06Sold$50,000
2013-05-23Sold$40,000
2012-02-03Sold$7,100
2006-11-06Sold$95,000
1999-11-15Sold$45,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDarwin Laureano
BrokerageOCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia

Similar Homes