Incredible opportunity to acquire a multifamily property in coveted Lower Merion School district! Perched high on a treelined street, investors and retail home buyers alike, this duplex is turnkey, while still providing ample potential value add. Unit 1 (2 bedroom, 1 full bath) is currently vacant with an all new gourmet kitchen and bedroom carpets, (estimated rents $1,800-$2,000). Unit 2 is currently leased (6 months remain) and is mirrored in size (2 beds, 1 full bath, dine-in kitchen). A full shared basement includes separate laundry hookups and private storage. Off street parking provided by a private drive and 2 car attached garage. Roof installed 2021, heater serviced yearly. Walking distance to dining and cafes, plenty of public parks, playgrounds, Cobbs Creek Golf Course and public transportation, with Haverford College and Saint Josephs University a short 5 minute drive away. Tours need 24 hours to see both units, vacant unit and garage can be toured immediately.
TownhomeProperty Type
1950Year Built
3,200 sq ftLot Size
$266Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Kane• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
City Avenue, located between Bala Cynwyd and Overbrook, is a commercial and residential Penn Wynne neighborhood with a high-rise skyline and a fast-moving boulevard rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at City Avenue and Monument Road, where office towers, hotel lobbies, and sidewalk-level eateries meet constant traffic and SEPTA bus stops. Landmark staples include the historic Bala Theatre, the Barnes Foundation’s Saint Joseph’s University campus gallery spaces, and the long-running City Avenue Special Services District streetscape. Architecture shifts from mid-century apartment buildings and corporate campuses to quieter side streets with stone twins. Pocket greenspaces and the Cynwyd Heritage Trail add a softer edge to the corridor. Daily life orbits around commuting, campus events, and errands along the avenue.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
36"+ wide halls
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms on the main level
Two bedrooms on the first upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level
One full bathroom on the first upper level
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Window air conditioning units
Hot water heater is electric
Exterior features
Yard/lot with dimensions approximately 32.00 x 0.00
No tidal water on the property
Home design
Semi-detached home
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with rear entry (basement garage and covered parking)
Driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Incredible opportunity to acquire a multifamily property in coveted Lower Merion School district! Perched high on a treelined street, investors and retail home buyers alike, this duplex is turnkey, while still providing ample potential value add. Unit 1 (2 bedroom, 1 full bath) is currently vacant with an all new gourmet kitchen and bedroom carpets, (estimated rents $1,800-$2,000). Unit 2 is currently leased (6 months remain) and is mirrored in size (2 beds, 1 full bath, dine-in kitchen). A full shared basement includes separate laundry hookups and private storage. Off street parking provided by a private drive and 2 car attached garage. Roof installed 2021, heater serviced yearly. Walking distance to dining and cafes, plenty of public parks, playgrounds, Cobbs Creek Golf Course and public transportation, with Haverford College and Saint Josephs University a short 5 minute drive away. Tours need 24 hours to see both units, vacant unit and garage can be toured immediately.
BRIGHT MLS #1007174272
May 17, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2012
Listed
$289,900
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,126 (+4.6%)
2025
$5,857 (+5.4%)
2024
$5,557 (+4.4%)
2023
$5,325 (+1.9%)
2022
$5,227 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,108 (+2.5%)
2020
$4,983 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,895 (+1.9%)
2018
$4,805 (+1.9%)
2017
$4,715 (+8.5%)
2015
$4,347 (+6.0%)
2014
$4,102
2013
$4,102 (+3.1%)
2011
$3,980 (+4.0%)
2010
$3,827 (+3.6%)
2009
$3,696
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
32 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,600
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,600
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Montgomery County
APN
400062124008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
MDR1
Medium Density Residential Districts
MDR1 is a medium intensity residential district including single-family residential homes detached, twins, and duplexes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
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
6/10 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wynnewood, PA • 19096
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Trent Rd
$426,365
$1,365 over list price of $425K
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