5861 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$317,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2,088 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY: Turnkey Duplex in Historic Cobbs Creek with Strong Cash Flow Potential! Welcome to 5861 Cedar Ave, a spacious, renovated duplex in the vibrant Cobbs Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia. Each 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is just over 1000 sqft. This corner unit, end of row property has a full unfinished basement accessible from the outside which provides lots of untapped potential. The property was newly renovated in 2020 and it has been very well maintained since then with some of the appliances still in like new condition. This duplex is completely turnkey and move in ready. The property is being sold vacant so it is perfect for a house hack (primary residence) or an investment property. The previous tenants were paying $1390 for the lower unit and $1360 for the upper unit. Current Section 8 rents in the area are as high as $1660 for a 2 bedroom unit. The cash flow potential on the property is fantastic. Schedule a showing today before the opportunity is scooped up!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 5861 Cedar Ave

General

Sold For: $317,000
Taxes: $1,900 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2561794
Added to Site: 98 day(s) ago

Rental Information

Lease Info: None

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Driving Directions: At the corner of Cedar and 59th

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Straight Thru
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Square Feet: 2,088
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,088 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,088 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,413
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 79.00
Zoning: RM1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $143.2
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,064
City/TownTax: $836
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $135,800
Tax Amount: $1,900
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2088

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 70

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Eric Prine
Sold by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Latasha Beckton

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Schools

Schools serving 5861 Cedar Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	0.4 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 5861 Cedar Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/23/2026

Sold

$317,000

6.02%

MLS

11/28/2025

Listed

$299,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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