5036 CATHARINE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143
5036 CATHARINE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143
5036 CATHARINE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Listed by Dayhna Carroll • LYL Realty Group
$545,000
Est. payment /mo
2,250 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,250 sqft

Price per Sqft $242

Subdivision University City

MLS Listing ID PAPH2601868

Style Straight Thru

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,250

Year Built 1925

Annual Tax Amount $6,690

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 2,165 Sqft

Acres 0.05

Lot Dimensions 20.00 x 107.00

Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

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.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19143 (19143)

Zoning RSA-3

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Inclusions 3 Refrigerators, 3 sets of washers and dryers

Fireplace N

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Above Ground Finished SqFt 2250

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Straight Thru

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Tax ID 462100250

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2250

Acceptable Financing Conventional, FHA

Listing Terms Conventional, FHA

Financing Conventional,FHA

Special Listing Condition Standard


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