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#PAPH2486672, Tanita-Marie Leftridge, Listing office: BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
$110,000 List price
5148 Brown St Philadelphia, PA 19139
3 beds
1 full
1,280 sqft
0.02 acres
$86 / sqft
Townhouse
Property details
About 5148 Brown St
Investor Opportunity in West Philly! Welcome to 5148 Brown Street, a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in one of Philadelphia’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. This property is currently tenant-occupied with rental income coming in through the Section 8 program, offering dependable cash flow from day one. While the rent is currently under market value, there’s real potential here for future upside. The long-term tenant has been in place for several years, which means stability, though the home itself could benefit from cosmetic updates down the line. The property is being sold as-is, and interior showings can be scheduled via Showing Time. This block is seeing new investment and development, and the home is close to schools, shopping, and public transit—making it a solid choice for investors looking to buy and hold in a high-demand area. With a little vision, this could be a great addition to your portfolio.
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,280 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1917
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAPH2512480
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
- Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $110,000
- Price/SqFt: $85
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,075
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Level
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1917
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,280 SqFt
- Municipality: Philadelphia
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- MLS Number: PAPH2512480
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: United Real Estate - Central PA
- Office Phone: (717) 707-2138
- Office Email: skieff@urecpa.com
- Listing Agent: Unique D Fields
- Agent Phone: (717) 478-1023
- Agent Email: unique@xmrecgroup.com
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,800 | $1,075 |
| 2022 | $76,800 | $743 |
| 2021 | $- | $743 |
| 2020 | $53,100 | $743 |
| 2019 | $51,200 | $716 |
| 2018 | $43,200 | $604 |
| 2017 | $43,200 | $604 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Inquiry Charter School
Public Charter PK-5
0.9 mi
•1301 Belmont Ave
3
Universal Institute Charter School at Bluford
Public Charter KG-6
0.9 mi
•5801 Media St
3
Mastery Charter School Mann Elementary
Public Charter KG-6
1.5 mi
•5376 W Berks St
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 $23,708. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
65%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
59%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Foot Locker
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Little Caesars
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Dodge
Honda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5148 Brown St
The listing price of 5148 Brown St property is $110,000.
The property 5148 Brown St is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19139.
Active Listing: 5148 Brown St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5148 Brown St are: Inquiry Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Universal Institute Charter School at Bluford (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mastery Charter School Mann Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), James Rhoads Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Middle Years Alternative (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alain Locke Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Parkway West (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Philadelphia High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), The Workshop School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,075 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5148 Brown St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 5148 Brown St is 1,280 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5148 Brown St is 1917.
This home is located at 5148 Brown St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19139 in the Mill Creek neighborhood. This 1,280 square foot home, which was built in 1917, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $110,000.
The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 36.5% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $292,873 and the average listing age was 90 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.