Excellent duplex investment opportunity located in a quiet residential neighborhood. This property features two units with a functional layout, each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, providing strong rental appeal and consistent income potential. The property includes basement space, offering additional flexibility for storage or tenant use. Currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income. Property is being sold in as-is condition. Buyer must assume the existing lease(s); property will not be delivered vacant. This property is part of a portfolio sale and can be purchased together with 1227 Hellerman St and 1450 Benner St.
Duplex in Feltonville. First and second floor are identical layouts. Enter into living space with smaller kitchen on the left, first bedroom and full bath in hallway and master in the back.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Feltonville, located between Hunting Park and Juniata Park, is a residential and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and rail-and-warehouse corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Rising Sun Avenue and Wyoming Avenue, where corner groceries, taquerías, barbershops, and bus stops keep the sidewalks in motion. Brick twins and straight-row homes line narrow streets, with small front porches and stoops shaping daily street life. The SEPTA Regional Rail tracks and the Roosevelt Boulevard edge give the area a working-city geography. Community touchstones include the Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences, the Feltonville Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Rising Sun Avenue commercial strip.
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Offer insights
5050 Rorer St · $299,999
$300K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $300K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
147 days
The average home goes pending in 77 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
94.0%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Estimated living area
Bedrooms
Total of 4 rooms (includes bedrooms and other rooms)
Kitchen
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
90% forced air heating (natural gas)
Window air conditioning units
100 Amp electrical service
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Lot approximately 32 x 65
Municipal trash service
Home design
Semi-detached property
2 total levels
Fee simple ownership
Major renovation or effective year 2021
Construction
Masonry construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Below-grade finished area included
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric available
Natural gas available
Water available
Sewer available
Financial info
Existing leases include month-to-month, long term, and yearly
Two total units in the building (one single-room unit and two two-bedroom units listed in unit breakdown)
Two units currently leased, one unit on month-to-month
Other
Total below-grade finished area about 300
Above-grade finished area about 1,848
Ownership interest: Fee Simple
Electricity and solar
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Fantastic investment property! Duplex located in Feltonville! Each unit is a newly remodeled large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment featuring huge windows, hardwood flooring throughout, upgraded kitchens, newer appliances, and granite countertops. End unit boasting tons of natural light! Unit 1 is currently rented at $1050 plus a $50 monthly water fee. Unit 2 is currently vacant, listed at $1050 plus a $50 monthly water fee. Electric and gas metered separately, monthly water fee collected as well. Unfinished basement with two means of exterior egress with the potential to add a third unit in the future. Live in one unit and collect rent from the other or property can be delivered fully occupied. Located across the street from the entrance to Tacony Creek Trail and Park! Walk, run or bike the trail or stop by the fountain, beautiful no matter the season! The property is conveniently located, close to schools, shopping, and public transportation. This property qualifies for 3% down, no mortgage insurance, and up to $17,500 in credit towards closing costs and down payment.
TREND #6948221
Apr 25, 2017
Sold
$75,000
$35/sq ft
Apr 16, 2017
Pending
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Mar 31, 2017
Contingent
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Mar 21, 2017
Listed
$89,900
$42/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003235899
Apr 26, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 25, 2017
Sold
$75,000
$35/sq ft
Mar 19, 2017
Listed
$89,900
$42/sq ft
+8
Awesome two family townhome is located in a great area. Each unit features 2 large bedrooms, 1 bath, bright and open kitchen with family sized living room and Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Situated on a private lot. Special Financing or Trade available to those who qualify.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,003
$57,200 + $228,800
$286,000
2025
$4,003 (+23.6%)
$57,200 + $228,800
$286,000
2024
$3,239
$46,280 + $185,120
$231,400
2023
$3,239 (+143.3%)
$46,280 + $185,120
$231,400
2022
$1,331
$19,305 + $75,795
$95,100
2021
$1,331
$19,305 + $75,795
$95,100
2020
$1,331 (−8.6%)
$19,305 + $75,795
$95,100
2019
$1,456 (−16.5%)
$21,112 + $82,888
$104,000
2018
$1,743
$25,274 + $99,226
$124,500
2017
$1,742 (+4.4%)
$25,274 + $99,226
$124,500
2015
$1,668
$12,536 + $111,964
$124,500
2014
$1,668 (+24.1%)
$12,536 + $111,964
$124,500
2013
$1,344 (+3.6%)
$3,440 + $10,320
$13,760
2012
$1,298 (+3.9%)
$3,440 + $10,320
$13,760
2011
$1,250 (+9.9%)
$3,440 + $10,320
$13,760
2010
$1,137
$3,440 + $10,320
$13,760
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
1,812 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,848
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1940
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
421530400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RM-1
/NIS
Residential Multi-Family-1 District
The RM, Residential Multi-Family districts are primarily intended to accommodate moderate- to high-density, multi-unit residential buildings in areas where such development already exists or where it is desired in the future. The Zoning Code includes four RM districts. These districts are differentiated primarily on the basis of allowed minimum lot area per unit and allowed building heights.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19120
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5050 Rorer St
$289,698
$10K under list price of $300K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $310K.