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5036 CATHARINE STREET

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19143

MLS#: PAPH2601868

$545,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAPH2601868
Listing provided by: LYL Realty Group
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Last update: a day ago
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UNIVERSITY CITY - Residential Income

Property

Beds

9

Full Baths

None

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1925

Sq.Footage

2,250

A legal triplex in the heart of University City presents an exceptional opportunity whether you're seeking a house-hack with built-in rental income or a fully stabilized investment property in one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets. Situated steps from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP, this property sits at the intersection of consistent tenant demand and long-term appreciation. This three-unit building offers well-proportioned layouts across all units, each with separate utilities, central air and heat, private entrances, and private basement laundry. The configuration is ideal for an owner-occupant to occupy one unit while the remaining two cover a significant portion — or all — of the mortgage. Investors will appreciate the potential for minimal vacancy given the neighborhood's year-round renter pool of students, medical professionals, university staff, and young professionals. University City is one of Philadelphia's most supply-constrained rental submarkets. Anchored by Penn, Drexel, Jefferson Health, and a growing cluster of biotech and tech employers along the Schuylkill, demand for quality rental housing consistently outpaces supply. The neighborhood's walkability, SEPTA access (trolleys, subway, and regional rail), and proximity to Center City make it attractive to a wide and diverse renter base year-round — not just during the academic calendar.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    9

  • Bathrooms

    N/A

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2250.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    On Street

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.05

  • Property Type

    Residential Income

  • Property Sub Type

    Triplex

  • Architectural Style

    Straight Thru

Price

  • Sales Price

    $545,000

  • Tax Amount

    $6,690

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 250

  • Price/SqFt

    $242

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/Mortar

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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A legal triplex in the heart of University City presents an exceptional opportunity whether you're seeking a house-hack with built-in rental income or a fully stabilized investment property in one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets. Situated steps from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP, this property sits at the intersection of consistent tenant demand and long-term appreciation. This three-unit building offers well-proportioned layouts across all units, each with separate utilities, central air and heat, private entrances, and private basement laundry. The configuration is ideal for an owner-occupant to occupy one unit while the remaining two cover a significant portion — or all — of the mortgage. Investors will appreciate the potential for minimal vacancy given the neighborhood's year-round renter pool of students, medical professionals, university staff, and young professionals. University City is one of Philadelphia's most supply-constrained rental submarkets. Anchored by Penn, Drexel, Jefferson Health, and a growing cluster of biotech and tech employers along the Schuylkill, demand for quality rental housing consistently outpaces supply. The neighborhood's walkability, SEPTA access (trolleys, subway, and regional rail), and proximity to Center City make it attractive to a wide and diverse renter base year-round — not just during the academic calendar.

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