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1,800 sqft

$145,000

1212 N 42ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104

Price per sqft$80.56
Built in1915
Property size1,800 sqft
Property typeMulti-family

Overview

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Listed May 7, 2026

Updated 7 days ago

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.

$965/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $145,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
PAPH2556138

Interior Features

Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.03 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$1,332
Tax Frequency
Annually
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Listed by BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
Listing Contact: 4843935842 

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