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5500 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

3beds
3baths
1,376sqft
$275,000
$200price/sqft
$2,077/moest. monthly cost
$83,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Prime CMX2 Mixed-Use Investment / Corner Property Salon/ Spa/ or whatever you dream of as a business. Potential 3 Income Streams Welcome to 5500 Chancellor Street—a rare corner mixed-use opportunity in the heart of West Philadelphia offering multiple income streams, separate utilities, and flexible use potential. This property is configured for three distinct units, making it ideal for investors, house hackers, or small business owners looking to maximize cash flow: * Second Floor: Spacious 2-bedroom unit with private balcony, spacious living and dining areas. * First Floor: 1-bedroom unit with strong rental appeal. Currently used for spa & salon. Updated floors and newly painted with high celilings. * Lower Level/ Basement Efficiency unit with separate walkout entrance. * Outside lower level charming set up for entertainment Each space offers independent living potential, and with separate utilities already in place, operating expenses stay streamlined—an investor’s dream setup. Beautifully maintained. Zoned CMX2, this property unlocks additional value with the ability to incorporate commercial or office use on the first floor, creating a true live/work or mixed-income asset. Situated on a high-visibility corner, the property benefits from added light, accessibility, and long-term appreciation potential in a rapidly developing area.Whether you’re looking to build your portfolio, offset your mortgage with rental income, or create a hybrid residential/commercial space, 5500 Chancellor delivers flexibility, function, and upside. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a versatile, income-producing asset in one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic markets.

Getting Around

84
WalkingVery Walkable
73
TransitExcellent Transit
92
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

6/10
Hamilton Andrew SchoolGrades K-80.2 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2016

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Heater

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Door features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Flooring: Laminate

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Electric
  • Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,376
  • Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits,Accessible Entrance

Details

  • Parcel number: 604047200
  • Zoning: CMX2
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: All Personal Property Of Seller

Features

  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Barbecue,Flood Lights,Sidewalks,Other
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Indoor,Heated
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,072 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Urban

Parking

  • Parking features: Public,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
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
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 $1,390$16,680
Home Insurance *$172$2,064
Property Taxes $291$3,492
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$2,077$24,924
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$71,211/yr
40% on housing$62,310/yr
45% on housing$55,386/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

$200This 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
2026-07-06Price change$275,000
2026-06-10Price change$279,000
2026-05-14Listed for sale$289,000
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2015-09-17Sold$11,000
2015-07-07Listed for sale$24,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentRoz Gilbert
BrokerageRealty One Group Restore - BlueBell

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