LAST ONE AVAILABLE!! New Construction DUPLEX with FULL 10-Year Tax Abatement. Buyer can qualify for 5.75-6% interest rate with Keystone if owner occupied and as little as 3.5-5% down Financing! Partially OCCUPIED and Perfect for House Hacking. Located in an Empowerment zone. All utilities separate including Water. All units built with Solid wood Custom Cabinets, high end stainless steel appliances and designer Lighting and fixtures. Lower unit is a Bi-level open living room/Kitchen layout with Main floor has large bedroom and full bathroom and exit to a private backyard. Lower level includes 2 additional bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms ( Ensuite) and Full sized front load Laundry. Upper Unit Main floor has open Living room/Kitchen layout, large bedroom and full bathroom . Full size front end Washer/Dryer included. Upper level includes 2 additional bedrooms, Rear Bedroom has sliding doors leading to Balcony. 2 full bathrooms (One Ensuite) Extremely well built but a long time experienced Philadelphia Builder. Located near the highly desired University City neighborhood. Situated close to the Hospitals and the University of Pennsylvania, steps from the Market-Frankford Line, and a straight shot to Down Town Center City Philadelphia. A short walk to parks, restaurants, and shopping! Only 1 Building remaining. Excellent for Investor OR Owner Occupant. Property can be sold as a Duplex or else as condos. Potentially to sell off individual units in the future. Other Buildings Available - 5237 Chancellor Duplex (SOLD), 5233 Chancellor Duplex (SOLD) 5001 Walnut Quadplex (SOLD), 5122 and 5113 Ranstead Duplexes (SOLD)
The house is currently occupied by a tenant on the first floor. The second floor is rehabbed throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances. All the floors are laminated with wood and the bedrooms seemed small.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Angela Thompson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5138 Ranstead St
Date
Event
Price
RENTALBEAST #1
Oct 4, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,100
$1/sq ft
Sep 13, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,100
$1/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2390936
Sep 13, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,100
$1/sq ft
Sep 4, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,100
$1/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2302216
Aug 20, 2024
Sold
$487,500
$201/sq ft
Jul 26, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2024
Price Changed
$499,500
$206/sq ft
Jun 20, 2024
Price Changed
$499,800
$206/sq ft
May 14, 2024
Price Changed
$499,888
$206/sq ft
Apr 24, 2024
Price Changed
$499,900
$206/sq ft
Dec 4, 2023
Listed
$525,000
$216/sq ft
BRIGHTMLS #PAPH2315156
Feb 21, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,850
$1/sq ft
Jan 24, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,850
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 2021
Sold
$8,798
$4/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH828572
Oct 7, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2019
Listed
$39,900
$16/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002037560
Sep 18, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2018
Listed
$35,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$297
$21,200
2025
$297 (+155.4%)
$21,200
2024
$116
$8,300
2023
$116
$8,300
2022
$116
$8,300
2021
$116
$8,300
2020
$116
$8,300
2019
$116
$8,300
2018
$116 (+0.2%)
$8,300
2017
$116 (+4.3%)
$8,300
2015
$111 (+0.2%)
$8,300
2014
$111 (−11.2%)
$8,300
2013
$125 (+29.5%)
$1,280
2012
$97 (+3.8%)
$768 + $256
$1,024
2011
$93 (+9.9%)
$768 + $256
$1,024
2010
$85
$768 + $256
$1,024
Tax history for 5138 Ranstead St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$297
$21,200
2025
$297 (+155.4%)
$21,200
2024
$116
$8,300
2023
$116
$8,300
2022
$116
$8,300
2021
$116
$8,300
2020
$116
$8,300
2019
$116
$8,300
2018
$116 (+0.2%)
$8,300
2017
$116 (+4.3%)
$8,300
2015
$111 (+0.2%)
$8,300
2014
$111 (−11.2%)
$8,300
2013
$125 (+29.5%)
$1,280
2012
$97 (+3.8%)
$768 + $256
$1,024
2011
$93 (+9.9%)
$768 + $256
$1,024
2010
$85
$768 + $256
$1,024
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
57 ft.
Lot size
855 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,424
Year built
2023
Style
Other
County
Philadelphia County
APN
602021100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-6
/TOD - 52ND STREET
/MIN
Residential Single-Family Attached-6 District
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Oct 16, 2023 • Final
Fire suppression
Install a new fire suppression system designed to standard with a combined service line and sprinklers as per plans. Update the approved utility plans.
Addition
Remodel
Oct 16, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Construct a new attached three-story two-family residential building with a cellar and a third-floor rear roof deck. Install a fire sprinkler system throughout the building. Separate permits are required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
Gas
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
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Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Concrete
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 15.00 x 57.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,426
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $52
School Tax: $63
Tax Assessed Value: $8,300
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $116
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi Unit Information
# of Three Bedroom Units: 2
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From S Broad St, turn onto Walnut St. Turn right onto S 52nd St, then take another right onto Ranstead St and the property will be on your left.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,424
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 855 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 602021100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Global Leadership Academy Charter Southwest
Charter K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Sayre William L Middle School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $676,000
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