$545,000

5036 CATHARINE ST, Philadelphia, PA 19143

2,250 sqft

Triplex
Built in 1925
2,178sqft lot
—— car garage
$242/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

A legal triplex in the heart of University City presents an exceptional opportunity whether you're seeking a house-hack with built-in rental income or a fully stabilized investment property in one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets. Situated steps from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP, this property sits at the intersection of consistent tenant demand and long-term appreciation. This three-unit building offers well-proportioned layouts across all units, each with separate utilities, central air and heat, private entrances, and private basement laundry. The configuration is ideal for an owner-occupant to occupy one unit while the remaining two cover a significant portion — or all — of the mortgage. Investors will appreciate the potential for minimal vacancy given the neighborhood's year-round renter pool of students, medical professionals, university staff, and young professionals. University City is one of Philadelphia's most supply-constrained rental submarkets. Anchored by Penn, Drexel, Jefferson Health, and a growing cluster of biotech and tech employers along the Schuylkill, demand for quality rental housing consistently outpaces supply. The neighborhood's walkability, SEPTA access (trolleys, subway, and regional rail), and proximity to Center City make it attractive to a wide and diverse renter base year-round — not just during the academic calendar.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: April 2, 2026 at 2:20PM
Listing Office:: LYL Realty Group : 2677738600
Listing Agent:: Dayhna Carroll : 2154983546
MLS ID:: PAPH2601868

Basement: Full
A/C: Central A/C
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Disability Feature: None

General: Above GradeBelow Grade
Style: Straight Thru

General: MasonryBrick/Mortar

Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
County: PHILADELPHIA-PA

Zoning: RSA-3462100250

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions: Tenant Belongings

This listing courtesy of Dayhna Carroll , LYL Realty Group

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Location

Schools Nearby

Avery D. Harrington School

5300 Baltimore Ave # 34, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Grades KG-8

0.30 miles away

Avery D. Harrington School

5300 Baltimore Ave # 34, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

Grades KG-8

0.30 miles away

The Workshop School

221 S Hanson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139

Grades 9-12

0.57 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.