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Colonial

1520 N 17TH STREET

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19121

MLS#: PAPH2509516

$750,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAPH2509516
Listing provided by: TCS Management, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a month ago
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - Residential

Property

Beds

10

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1915

Sq.Footage

2,958

1520 North 17th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, historically significant student housing asset in the heart of Temple University’s thriving off-campus rental market. Just steps from Temple’s Main Campus, this fully occupied 10-bedroom, 4-bathroom (plus 2 half-bath) property spans nearly 3,000 square feet and is ideally configured for student group living. Designed by the legendary architect Willis G. Hale in 1888 and listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, this three-story home offers architectural character rarely found in the student housing sector, combined with large interior living spaces, modern amenities, and entertainment-ready common areas, including a backyard and basement bar. With in-unit laundry, large communal areas, and a strong rental history, it caters directly to Temple’s large student population, 81% of whom seek housing off-campus after their freshman year. Its prime location in a high-demand, low-vacancy student submarket ensures long-term income stability. The surrounding North Philadelphia neighborhood continues to see revitalization and demand growth, supported by excellent transit access and proximity to downtown Philadelphia. This investment offers a blend of historical cachet, operational upside, and stable tenant demand, making 1520 North 17th Street a compelling acquisition for investors focused on student housing or value-driven urban rentals.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    10

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2958.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Other

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    10

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Parking

    None

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.05

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $750,000

  • Tax Amount

    7698.0

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 958

  • Price/SqFt

    $253

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/Mortar

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank, Public Sewer

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1520 North 17th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, historically significant student housing asset in the heart of Temple University’s thriving off-campus rental market. Just steps from Temple’s Main Campus, this fully occupied 10-bedroom, 4-bathroom (plus 2 half-bath) property spans nearly 3,000 square feet and is ideally configured for student group living. Designed by the legendary architect Willis G. Hale in 1888 and listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, this three-story home offers architectural character rarely found in the student housing sector, combined with large interior living spaces, modern amenities, and entertainment-ready common areas, including a backyard and basement bar. With in-unit laundry, large communal areas, and a strong rental history, it caters directly to Temple’s large student population, 81% of whom seek housing off-campus after their freshman year. Its prime location in a high-demand, low-vacancy student submarket ensures long-term income stability. The surrounding North Philadelphia neighborhood continues to see revitalization and demand growth, supported by excellent transit access and proximity to downtown Philadelphia. This investment offers a blend of historical cachet, operational upside, and stable tenant demand, making 1520 North 17th Street a compelling acquisition for investors focused on student housing or value-driven urban rentals.

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