851 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
About This Home
Huge Legal Duplex with Rental License for 2 Units. Fully Rented, tenants pay all utilities except for water. 1st Floor 1 br/1 ba unit with $1,374 monthly rent (mostly paid by Section 8). 2nd floor 3 br/1 ba unit with Long Term Private Market tenant at $1,500 monthly rent (Section 8 Rents would be around $1800). Total Monthly Income (mostly gov't paid) of $2,874.00 ($34,488/ yr). Upside of additional $3,600 annual income with 2nd Floor Section 8 Tenant. This property is part of a larger 21 property/34 Unit portfolio that is for sale. Contact agent for more details Owner is a PA licensed Real Estate Agent and Attorney.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2014
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas,Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,292
- Total interior livable area: 2,292 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 591012100
- Zoning: RM1
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenant Possessions
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2,377 sqft
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
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $1,613 | $19,356 |
| Home Insurance * | $110 | $1,320 |
| Property Taxes | $225 | $2,700 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,017 |
| Total | $2,199 | $26,388 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Price change | $319,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Listed for sale | $349,000 |
| 2025-12-20 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-12-08 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-12-06 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-12-03 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-12-02 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-30 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-29 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-27 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-25 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-24 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-18 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2025-11-17 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2013-05-03 | Listing removed | $19,900 |
| 2013-03-26 | Price change | $19,900 |
| 2013-02-27 | Listed for sale | $29,900 |
| 2013-01-22 | Listing removed | $29,900 |
| 2012-12-18 | Price change | $29,900 |
| 2012-10-31 | Listed for sale | $39,900 |
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