1212 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

$145,000
1,800
SqFt

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List Price
$145,000
Price Change
▲ $45,000 1778200808
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
PAPH2556138
Living Area
1,800
Lot Size
1,307
Region
19104 (19104)
Subdivision
Mantua
Year Built
1915
Acres
0.03

Property Description

Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua | RM-1 Zoning, Cash Only University City adjacency • RM-1 zoning • 3-story masonry end-of-row • Approx. 1,800 sq ft • Vacant 32 years • Cash only • Full rehab or redevelopment opportunity Built in 1915, this solid AirLite-style structure in the Mantua neighborhood offers classic brick character and exceptional potential for investors seeking a creative project near University City and Drexel University. The 3-story layout provides flexibility for multi-unit conversion, long-term rental income, or redevelopment under RM-1 zoning. The compact 0.03-acre parcel supports low-maintenance urban living while maintaining excellent proximity to city amenities—bus stop 0.5 mi, ALDI 1.2 mi, Saunders Park Green 1.0 mi, and Penn Presbyterian 1.2 mi. Sold strictly as-is: Buyer to pay all encumbrances and 100% transfer tax; bring vision and plans to unlock its next chapter. Current and Known liens... Clean Up and Seal Building - $2270.81 L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00 Water Lien $3705.10 Property Taxes $7695.25 Current Known Total - $16,071.16 (Please note that these amounts might be subject to change) PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.

Additional Information

Style
Row
Foundation
Stone
Accessibility Features
None
Utilities
None
Water
Public
Basement
Dirt Floor, Other
Heating
None

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