#PAPH2461864, Clay Shaffer, Listing office: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
1201 S 5th St Philadelphia, PA 19147
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About 1201 S 5th St
Amazing investor opportunity to own this large SIX-UNIT DOUBLE LOT, CORNER PROPERTY in booming Jefferson Square just across from Jefferson Square and Sacks Playground! All units COMPLETELY RENOVATED! Unit count consists of four (4) two bedroom, two full bathroom units and two (2) one bedroom, one bath units. All units are bright and spacious with all new stainless steel appliances, mechanical systems, hardwood flooring, and granite countertops. Washer and Dryer in each unit. Plenty of basement space to carve out private storage units for each tenant. Possible value add opportunity to add elevator as elevator shaft is already in place. Financial cash cow for years to come in a developing neighborhood with expected rent increases in the short term. Additional improvements/upgrades include: fire sprinkler/alarm system, freshly painted common area and steps, upgraded intercom system. Walk-score off the charts, minutes to Passyunk Sq, Italian Market, Queen Village, South Street and drive within minutes to all big box shopping on Delaware Ave including Lowes, Home Depot, Target, grocery, gas and more. Highway access within minutes. Opportunities like this in this location do not come up often.
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Summary
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Sprinkler System
- Parking: None
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,000,000
- Price/SqFt: $306
- Directions: 5th & Federal Street
- Year Built: 1940
- Living Area: 6,528 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2379200
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
- Office Phone: (215) 627-6005
- Listing Agent: Frank L DeFazio
- Agent Phone: (610) 636-4364
- Agent Email: frank@centercityteam.com
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Nearby schools
5
Francis Scott Key School
Public District KG-6
1.0 mi
•2230 S 8th St
7
Abram Stockton Jenks School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•2501 S 13th St
3
Stephen Girard Elementary School
Public District KG-4
1.4 mi
•1800 Snyder Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,343. The majority of Philadelphia, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 1201 S 5th St
The listing price of 1201 S 5th St property is $2,000,000.
The property 1201 S 5th St is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147.
Active Listing: 1201 S 5th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1201 S 5th St are: Francis Scott Key School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Abram Stockton Jenks School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Stephen Girard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Vare-Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), George W. Nebinger Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Eliza Butler Kirkbride School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Furness High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Academy at Palumbo (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Creative and Performing Arts (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 1201 S 5th St has 0 bathroom.
The property 1201 S 5th St is 6,528 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1201 S 5th St is 1940.
This home is located at 1201 S 5th St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19147 in the South Philadelphia neighborhood. This 6,528 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,000,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between April and May 2025 increased by 40.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $298,569, while the average time on the real estate market was 89 days.