Located in the vibrant Kingsessing neighborhood, this well-maintained duplex offers an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. Both units have private entrances from a shared covered front porch, providing added convenience and privacy. Unit 1, located on the first floor and currently occupied, features 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. This unit offers a functional layout with new laminate flooring, a combined living and dining area that opens into the kitchen, and a rear bedroom with new carpet and a spacious closet. The full hall bathroom is conveniently situated just off the bedroom. Upstairs, the vacant Unit 2 features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, also with new laminate flooring. The open living and dining space flows into the kitchen, creating a comfortable and inviting living area. The front bedroom is bright and airy with three large windows and a generous closet, while the second bedroom in the rear also offers ample closet space. A full hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo serves both bedrooms. The property also includes a separate third entrance that leads to a full, unfinished basement, ideal for storage or potential additional space. Each unit is equipped with its own HVAC system and hot water heater, offering separate utilities for added efficiency. Located just minutes from public transportation and local amenities, this duplex is a convenient and flexible property with strong potential.
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
16 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
1,013 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,180
Year built
1925
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Philadelphia County
APN
513248700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Feb 11, 2018 • Final
Residential building
Perform alterations to a multi-family dwelling.
Addition
Nov 18, 2016 • Final
Bp_mech
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
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Multi Unit Information
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Two Bedroom Units: 1
# of Vacant Units: 1
Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $18,632
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Flat, Rubber
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 16.00 x 65.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $27,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,180
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $283
School Tax: $360
Tax Assessed Value: $46,032
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $644
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Central
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
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: S 54th St
Directions: Take Route 13 (Baltimore Ave) towards S 52nd St, Take S 52nd St towards Whitby Ave, Turn Right onto Whitby Ave, Turn Left onto S 54th St, Turn Right onto Ridgewood St, Home will be on the Left.
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,013 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Philadelphia County
APN: 513248700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Avery D School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Sayre William L Middle School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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