5147 Reno St, Philadelphia, PA Prime Vacant Land Development Opportunity in Mantua 5147 Reno Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a buildable vacant lot in Philadelphia’s rapidly transforming Mantua neighborhood. Surrounded by new construction and ongoing revitalization, this property offers exceptional potential for investors, developers, and builders looking to capitalize on West Philadelphia’s strong residential growth. Strategically positioned near University City, the lot benefits from close proximity to Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and leading medical institutions including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The area continues to experience high rental demand driven by students, faculty, and healthcare professionals. Convenient access to major public transportation routes, Center City Philadelphia, I-76, and neighborhood amenities further enhances the site’s long-term value and development appeal. Whether planning a single-family residence or an investment-focused new construction project, this property offers: Buildable residential lot Strong rental and resale potential Proximity to universities & major hospitals Established and emerging new construction nearby Excellent long-term appreciation potential
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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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Vacant
Exterior features
Lot approximately 14 x 45 feet
Not in a federal flood zone
Home design
Fee simple ownership
Construction
Construction not completed
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Sale and tax history for 5147 Reno St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2588186
Feb 27, 2026
Listed
$18,900
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2366576
Jun 15, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2024
Listed
$19,900
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2236128
May 16, 2024
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2024
Price Changed
$19,900
Dec 9, 2023
Price Changed
$24,900
Jun 21, 2023
Price Changed
$29,000
May 16, 2023
Listed
$39,000
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH654660
Jul 3, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 3, 2006
Listed
$18,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$197
$14,100
2025
$197 (−5.4%)
$14,100
2024
$209
$14,900
2023
$209 (−26.6%)
$14,900
2022
$284
$20,300
2021
$284
$20,300
2020
$284
$20,300
2019
$284
$20,300
2018
$284
$20,300
2017
$284 (+656.9%)
$20,300
2015
$38 (+1.4%)
$2,800
2014
$37 (−40.8%)
$2,800
2013
$63 (+3.6%)
$640
2012
$60
$640
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Stories
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Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
45 ft.
Lot size
630 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Philadelphia County
APN
441310900
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on May 13, 2026.
RSA-5
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
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
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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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19139
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Sun exposure
65/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.7 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5147 Reno St
$16,671
$2,229 under list price of $19K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $27K to $365K.