5816 Chew Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138 is a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Germantown East townhouse presenting an excellent value-add investment opportunity. This fire-damaged, rehab-ready property is being sold as-is and offers significant upside for investors seeking to reposition the home for future resale or rental. The property features a classic Philadelphia rowhouse layout with a full basement and rear outdoor space, providing flexibility for a thoughtful redesign. The upper level remains structurally sound and is safe to walk through, allowing buyers to comfortably assess the layout and scope of the renovation. Ideally located near public transportation, shopping, schools, and neighborhood amenities, this is a strong opportunity for experienced investors targeting the Germantown East market.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.05
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2269
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Driveway
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
- Senior Community: No
School Information
- School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2381
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Postal Code Plus 4: 1728
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN (EAST)
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1332
- Year Built: 1925
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1332
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Levels: 2
- Property Age: 101
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Total Area Sqft: 1332
- Architectural Style: Contemporary