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5000 Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

5beds
3baths
2,550sqft
$589,000
$231price/sqft
$4,056/moest. monthly cost
$162,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Currently a Triplex with RM-1 Zoning allowing you to change it back into your dream home single family or add an additional 2 units as multi-family. Seller Assist Available with approved offer. As a 1st time homeowner looking to house hack or a seasoned investor 5000 Florence Ave is ideal. Complete with a two-car garage that is perfectly suited for a future roof deck addition. With RM-1 zoning, the property allows for expansion of up to five units by right, offering a rare and valuable opportunity for both developers and investors. Currently the 3 units are rented below mark rate, two 2bed/1bath and one 1bed/1bath bringing in $48,000 annually. The home features a walk-out basement with shared laundry facilities and side yard garden, fire pit, and seating—ideal for entertaining on cozy fall nights. The building was owner occupied for more than 15 years always with a history of strong rental performance. Current rents remain under market, creating immediate upside for increased returns. Offered in As-Is condition, the property provides a blank canvas for repositioning, expansion, and long-term growth. Easy walking distance to UPenn and Drexel Universities as well as the Baltimore Avenue favorites like Carbon Copy, Mariposa C0-Op Grocery and Clark Park. Whether your goal is to elevate rental income or expand the building to maximize its potential, this triplex presents a rare chance to secure an asset in a highly desirable location. Don’t miss the opportunity to transform this property into a premier investment with exceptional promise.

Getting Around

92
WalkingWalker's Paradise
76
TransitExcellent Transit
95
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

4/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Side Entrance

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 5

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,550

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,550
  • Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 511147210
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

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

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,283 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 22.00 x 105.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Storage,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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 WaveModerate
  • 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 $2,978$35,736
Home Insurance *$199$2,388
Property Taxes $600$7,200
Electricity $279$3,357
Total$4,056$48,672
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$139,062/yr
40% on housing$121,680/yr
45% on housing$108,160/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

$231This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19143$126
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-14Price change$589,000
2026-01-12Price change$599,000
2025-12-01Price change$644,000
2025-11-10Price change$649,000
2025-10-27Price change$654,000
2025-09-25Listed for sale$659,000
2008-03-04Sold$237,125

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrannon John
BrokerageKW Empower

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