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$299,000

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  • Under Contract
  • Townhouse
  • 2,088 Sq. Ft.
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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 for 5861 Cedar Ave

General

  • Price: $299,000
  • Taxes: $1,900 (2025)
  • Status: Under Contract
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PAPH2561794
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 51 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
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2088

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 70

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Eric Prine

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  • Eric Prine

    Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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Schools serving 5861 Cedar Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District
NameGradesDistance
Sayre William L Middle School
5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5861 Cedar Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/28/2025
Listed
$299,000
453.7%
MLS
11/20/2019
Sold
$54,000
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Tax History for 5861 Cedar Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,901
—
$135,800
—
2024
$1,901
16%
$135,800
16%
2023
$1,645
64%
$117,500
100%
2021
$1,001
-39%
-100%
2022
$1,645
64%
$117,500
64%
2020
$1,001
4%
$71,500
4%
2019
$964
-1%
$68,900
-1%
2018
$973
—
$69,500
—
2017
$973
—
$69,500
—
2016
$973
5%
$69,500
—
2015
$931
—
$69,500
—
2014
$931
24%
$69,500
805%
2013
$750
—
$7,680
—
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