5235-39 CHESTNUT STREETPHILADELPHIA, PA 19139

Vacant Land · 0.64 Acres
$3,600,000 ACTIVE

5235-39 CHESTNUT STREET Overview

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5235 Chestnut Street offers the opportunity to acquire a multifamily development site approved for 204 residential units in West Philadelphia. The project has been designed entirely within the parameters of CMX-2.5 zoning and benefits from an issued zoning permit, completed Civic Design Review, a completed Streets Department developer-services meeting, and a clean phase 1 ERSA study. Located in an Opportunity Zone census tract adjacent to the 52nd Street Market-Frankford Line station and the historic 52nd Street commercial corridor, the project has been planned as a transit-oriented, car-free development without structured parking requirements, creating a meaningful construction cost advantage. The unit mix emphasizes smaller, efficient layouts designed to maximize density and rent-per-square-foot performance. The property is subject to the Mixed Income Neighborhood Overlay. The required affordable housing component consists of 41 rent-restricted units, which may be satisfied through Housing Choice Voucher tenants. Current Philadelphia Housing Authority payment standards greatly exceed traditional 40% AMI rent levels, providing additional flexibility in executing the project's affordability requirements. With key approvals already secured and substantial predevelopment work completed, 5235 Chestnut Street provides developers with a clear path toward construction while avoiding one of the most significant risks in the Philadelphia entitlement process.

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5235-39 CHESTNUT STREET Facts & Features

  • Type Vacant Land
  • Lot 0.64 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No

Listing Information

  • Real Estate Owned: No
  • Short Sale: No

Business Information

  • Current Use: Vacant

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • County Or Parish: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area Major: 19139 (19139)

Tax Information

  • City/Town Tax: 1125.00
  • City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • School Tax: 1432.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,557.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 182700.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Property Sub Type: Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • School District Name: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: CMX25

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage: No

Building Interior

  • Central Air: No

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 28049.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Water Source: Public

Waterfront/View

  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No
  • Waterfront: No

General Information

  • Farm Land Preservation: No
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Access: No

5235-39 CHESTNUT STREET Neighborhood

Community

19139 (PHILADELPHIA) Demographics

34
Median Age
25,517
Population Density (per sq. mile)
24%
College Educated
$30,490
Estimated Median Income
7,517
Estimated Total Home Owners
10,667
Estimated Total Renters
41% / 59%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.
* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

5235-39 CHESTNUT STREET Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$196,722
Average List Price
$141
Average Price per Square Foot
16
Properties Sold
113
Average Days on Market
215
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

5235-39 CHESTNUT STREET History

Date Event Value Agent
6/29/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS Added to Database
June 29, 2026
Listing provided courtesy of MSC Retail, Inc.- MLS# PAPH2635886MLS ProviderContact Information: 2155682600