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$159,900

  • For Sale
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  • Duplex
  • 2,304 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 10 days ago
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Large two story, porch front Duplex located in West Philadelphia just off of 57th and Walnut Street. Nice sized two bedroom apartment on the 1st floor. Large, 2/3 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor. Tremendous rental income potential. Conveniently located with easy access to University City and Center City Philadelphia.

Full Property Details for 5538 Walnut St

General

  • Price: $159,900
  • Taxes: $3,829 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Duplex
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2642464
  • Updated: 6/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: 19139 (19139)
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Driving Directions: Off of 57th and Walnut St.

School Information

  • School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Structure Type: Other
  • Construction: Brick
  • Square Feet: 2,304
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,304 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,304 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,000
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 100.00
  • Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $69.4
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $2,144
  • City/TownTax: $1,685
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $273,600
  • Tax Amount: $3,829
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2304

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes
  • Lot Number: 137

Listed by Premier Real Estate Inc, Mitchell Cohen

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— 5538 Walnut St —

  • Mitchell Cohen

    Premier Real Estate Inc

Listing Office Email: premierreo@aol.com

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Schools serving 5538 Walnut St

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Hamilton Andrew School
5640 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
K-80.2 mi
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.3 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5538 Walnut St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Listed
$159,900
280.71%
MLS
3/25/2025
Sold
$42,000
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Tax History for 5538 Walnut St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,830
—
$273,600
—
2024
$3,830
160%
$273,600
100%
2021
$1,473
-43%
-100%
2023
$2,584
75%
$184,600
75%
2020
$1,473
4%
$105,200
4%
2019
$1,418
12%
$101,300
12%
2018
$1,271
—
$90,800
—
2017
$1,271
—
$90,800
—
2016
$1,271
-10%
$90,800
-14%
2015
$1,408
—
$105,100
—
2014
$1,408
59%
$105,100
1056%
2013
$888
—
$9,088
—
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5538 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 (MLS# PAPH2642464) is a Duplex property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 5538 Walnut Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on June 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 5538 Walnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex 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.

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