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Property Description
THE CROWN OF CHESTER AVE: It is my distinguished honor to present to you 5237 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143. "¢ Located in the Heart of Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia, adjacent to a transformative intersection, anchored by a Commercial Mixed Use Corridor and surrounded by residential properties and commercial spaces, Southwest Philadelphia has undergone a radical transformation and evolution in the last few decades. We are directly on a trolley line transportation hub that takes you to University City and the major universities, including University of the Sciences of Philadelphia(USP), Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League Institution, as well as to Center City substations. Across the street are 2 massive multi-unit development projects, as well as an institutional subdivision development. "¢ See attached pro-forma which shows 11+ Capitalization rate, with potential $6000-$7000/monthly cash flow. Enter this 3 story 2,672 Square Ft Building with 6 units featuring 1 Bed|1 Bath apartments newly renovated ranging from $950-$1150/month, with a Capitalization Rate of 11.83%. All of the units are renovated with beautifully designed kitchen, equipped with granite countertops, modern appliances including a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The kitchen features ceiling lighting, luxury vinyl flooring, and a garbage disposal. This apartment unit features floors and vinyl flooring, high ceilings, newly renovated throughout with new stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has been recently updated with a new vanity, mirror, shower, toilet, and new tile flooring. Each unit has electric baseboards, The property is filled with radiant natural light and illumination from beautiful windows. The property is close to bus stops and close to multi-modal public transportation, Walk to public transportation (Bus and Trolley), Kingsessing Recreation Center, shops, eateries, local market, and in proximity to businesses such as cafes, bars, eclectic and multicultural cuisine and food establishments. Come live in Kingsessing, where there are many things to do and people in a thriving community. We are filling up the building with tenants and can have the entire building occupied by the time of acquisition settlement. We have thoroughly screened and evaluated all potential applicants. To apply, we are running credit reports, criminal backgrounds, eviction history, and reviewing all income & financial documentation. If you are selected as a tenant, we will collect the first, last & security deposit(one month). There are no minimum score requirements. The entire financial and credit profile will be reviewed in its entirety to determine application viability. Pets are permissible on a case by case scenarios and there is no smoking allowed. In addition to this multi-unit, we are also listing a 3 unit, Commercial Mixed Use on 5129 Chester Ave. down the block. We look forward to doing business with you and we will ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional process for all parties. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase this home and we wish you the best of luck in your investment portfolio search.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5237 Chester Ave
General
- Price: $600,000
- Taxes: $5,364 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2599780
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Apartment Building
Interior
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Restrooms: 6
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Driving Directions: 52nd & Chester Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Building Size: 2668
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Fence: Yes
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $224.89
- Tax w/Assessment: $383,200
- Tax Amount: $5,364
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Investment: Yes
Listed by KW Empower, Minh Nguyen-Rivera
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Schools
Schools serving 5237 Chester Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Comegys Benjamin B School 5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 5237 Chester Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Listed
$600,000
118.18%
MLS
6/18/2020
Sold
$275,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5237 Chester Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,364
—
$383,200
—
2024
$5,364
254%
$383,200
254%
2023
$1,516
—
$108,300
—
2022
$1,516
—
$108,300
100%
2021
$1,516
—
-100%
2020
$1,516
—
$108,300
—
2019
$1,513
3%
$108,100
3%
2018
$1,470
-1%
$105,000
-2%
2017
$1,492
—
$106,600
—
2016
$1,492
4%
$106,600
—
2015
$1,428
—
$106,600
—
2014
$1,428
-3%
$106,600
604%
2013
$1,479
—
$15,136
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5237 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2599780) is a Apartment property. 5237 Chester Avenue is currently listed for $600,000 and was received on March 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 5237 Chester Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

