Investor alert in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. 5205 Duffield Street offers a strong value-add opportunity for anyone looking to build sweat equity through renovation. This property is ideal as a starter investment or as an easy addition to an existing rental portfolio. The home has a straightforward layout that can be modernized to increase rental income and long-term value. With the right improvements, this property has the potential to deliver strong returns, whether you plan to hold and rent or renovate and resell. Located in a rapidly developing neighborhood with solid rental demand, reliable public transportation options, and convenient access to major routes, this property is well-positioned for future growth. Bring your vision and unlock the upside.
TownhomeProperty Type
1955Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Mike Coleman• Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
•610-647-8300 (broker)
•klrw894@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Yelisa Garces• Giraldo Real Estate Group
Nicely kept EZ on the utilities, nice front lawn and patio. Comfortable 2 bedrooms with nice cozy living room with c/f, formal dining room (a/c), clean full e/i kitchen. Nice and shiny hardwood floors. Full finished basement with laundry and exit to large rear yard and offstreet driveway fenced parking for 2 cars. 2 nice bedrooms with ample closets and ceramic bathroom. Well priced for affordable payments, convenient to transportation, near schools. This is not a short sale or foreclosure but a long time home to the owner
Public Records
Jan 14, 1993
Sold
$35,000
$42/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH437256
Apr 13, 1992
Listed
$35,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,099
$15,700 + $62,800
$78,500
2025
$1,099 (+34.9%)
$15,700 + $62,800
$78,500
2024
$815
$11,640 + $46,560
$58,200
2023
$815 (+34.7%)
$11,640 + $46,560
$58,200
2022
$605
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2021
$605
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2020
$605 (+4.1%)
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2019
$581 (−38.4%)
$7,167 + $34,333
$41,500
2018
$943
$11,640 + $55,760
$67,400
2017
$943 (+4.4%)
$11,640 + $55,760
$67,400
2015
$903
$18,361 + $49,039
$67,400
2014
$903 (+2.1%)
$18,361 + $49,039
$67,400
2013
$885 (+3.6%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2012
$854 (+3.9%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2011
$822 (+9.9%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2010
$748
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
Tax history for 5205 Duffield St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,099
$15,700 + $62,800
$78,500
2025
$1,099 (+34.9%)
$15,700 + $62,800
$78,500
2024
$815
$11,640 + $46,560
$58,200
2023
$815 (+34.7%)
$11,640 + $46,560
$58,200
2022
$605
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2021
$605
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2020
$605 (+4.1%)
$7,461 + $35,739
$43,200
2019
$581 (−38.4%)
$7,167 + $34,333
$41,500
2018
$943
$11,640 + $55,760
$67,400
2017
$943 (+4.4%)
$11,640 + $55,760
$67,400
2015
$903
$18,361 + $49,039
$67,400
2014
$903 (+2.1%)
$18,361 + $49,039
$67,400
2013
$885 (+3.6%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2012
$854 (+3.9%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2011
$822 (+9.9%)
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
2010
$748
$1,109 + $7,947
$9,056
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
99 ft.
Lot size
1,611 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1955
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
622247300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
RSA-5
/MIN
/NIS
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.
Zone overlays
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Wood
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $62,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 16X99
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 840
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
School Tax: $615
Tax Assessed Value: $78,500
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,098
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Location Information
Cross Street: PRATT ST
Directions: GPS
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,611 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 622247300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus
Charter K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Harding Warren G Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Frankford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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
6/10 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$158,000 – $191,000
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