Opportunity awaits at 5139 Reno St! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Philadelphia rowhome offers an affordable chance to create a home of your own or add another property to your investment portfolio. With a newer heater and hot water heater already in place, much of what this home needs is cosmetic updating to bring it up to today’s modern standards. Inside, you’ll find a traditional layout with hardwood flooring, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and plenty of potential for someone ready to add fresh paint, updated finishes, and their own personal touches. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home you can improve over time or an investor searching for your next rental or renovation project, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Located on a quiet residential street while still offering convenient access to public transportation, neighborhood shopping, everyday necessities, and major routes throughout Philadelphia, the location makes getting around the city easy. The property is being sold AS-IS, making this a great opportunity for a buyer who can see the potential beyond the cosmetics. Bring your ideas and transform 5139 Reno St into something special.
Mill Creek, located between Mantua and Haddington, is a residential and institutional Philadelphia neighborhood with rowhouse blocks and broad arterial corridors. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Lancaster Avenue at 52nd Street, where corner stores, takeout counters, and SEPTA stops line the sidewalks. Community life often orbits the Lee Cultural Center and the nearby Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall. Brick twins and porch-front rows sit beside larger campus-style buildings tied to Drexel University and Penn. Malcolm X Park adds a green pause along the creek’s former path, while Market Street and Lancaster Avenue set a steady city rhythm.
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Offer insights
5139 Reno St · $99,000
$100K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $100K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
10 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Master bath
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (all upper levels)
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen (see interior features)
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Radiator heat
Electric cooling (electric-powered)
Hot water heated by natural gas
Exterior features
Rear yard
Sidewalks
Porch(es)
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Flat roof
Masonry construction
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Stone foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Heating and hot water fueled by natural gas
Electricity and solar
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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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Nov 5, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Install a three-piece bathroom including a toilet, tub, and vanity.
Plumbing
Apr 26, 2021 • Final
Mechanical
Replace an existing gas furnace and connect it to the existing ductwork. Install new ductwork, registers, grilles, diffusers, and warm-air appliances according to established standards.
Addition
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.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 5139 Reno St
$94,061
$4,939 under list price of $99K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $55K to $160K.