Subject is located in the Cedar Park section of S/W Philadelphia, 1/2 block west of beautiful Malcolm x Park, across from Global Leadership Academy Charter School (grades 1-8), bordering University City, Transportation is via SEPTA buses, trolleys and the Frankford-Market Street Elevated Train. 52nd Street is a main business corridor in West Philadelphia, consisting of many businesses, restaurants, retail stores and recreational facilities. There is a large student population in the area due to University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and the University of Pharmacy and Science. The Subject is zoned as RM1, which covers multi-family housing. Property can be sold with contiguous property 5244 Osage Avenue. Combined there are 6 bedrooms and a total of 13 rooms. Subject needs some work, 5244 has a semi-finished basement and newer stove and hot water heater. Properties are sold as is. No repairs by owner. In the past few years 6 properties in the blk. sold for $200K+, with one selling for $300K.
Listed by Wilhelmina Herbert
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License #RB047695L
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Herbert Realty
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2153874622
Last updated November 17, 2025
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Source: BrightMLS #PAPH2557476
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Days on Prevu3
Taxes$2,109/year
Size1,140 sqft
Price per sqft$96
Location
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Listing History
11/16/2025
Listed by Herbert Realty
$110,000
Property Details for 5242 Osage Avenue
Exterior
Construction
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Below Average
Roof: Built-Up
Window Features: Double Hung
Year Built: 1925
Architectural Style: Air Lite
Construction Materials: Masonry
Entry Level: 1
Features
Direction Faces: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
Waterfront: No
Measurements
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.02
Lot Size Dimensions: 15
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 990
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Tax Annual Amount: $2,109.00
Tax Year: 2025
Interior
Features
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
Fireplace: No
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Measurements
Living Area: 1,140
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Basement: Full, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Windows
Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Other
General
Senior Community: No
Location
Subdivision Name: CEDAR PARK
Tax Lot: 79
Parking
Parking
Garage: No
Schools
High School
High School: WILLIAM SAYER
Utilities
Equipment
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating: 90% Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source: Public
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