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Victorian

503 S 42ND STREET

PHILADELPHIA , PA 19104

MLS#: PAPH2512620

$825,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAPH2512620
Listing provided by: Wolverton & Company LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a month ago
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Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

None

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1930

Sq.Footage

2,805

Investor Alert: Prime Conversion Opportunity in University City This large multi-family duplex is an exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought-after University City neighborhood, located within the prestigious Penn Alexander Catchment Area. Ideal for conversion into a 4-6 unit investment property, rooming house, or multi-suite rental, this property offers the scale and location that discerning investors seek. The primary front unit boasts 8 spacious bedrooms 6 full bathrooms 2 full kitchens A main-level bedroom with en-suite bathroom Additional bedrooms and bathrooms across the 2nd and 3rd floors, perfectly suited for multi-resident living A secondary rear unit includes: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Private entrance via a side walkway, ideal for privacy. Additional features: Full basement with laundry facilities Significant interior square footage for future reconfiguration Centrally located with easy access to University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Center City, VA Hospital, and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) This property is ripe for redevelopment, offering both strong rental potential and long-term value appreciation in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and dynamic submarkets.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    N/A

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2805.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Wall Unit(s), Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting

  • Parking

    On Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.06

  • Property Type

    Residential Income

  • Property Sub Type

    Duplex

  • Architectural Style

    Victorian

Price

  • Sales Price

    $825,000

  • Tax Amount

    10350.0

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 805

  • Price/SqFt

    $294

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Foundation Details

    Brick/Mortar

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Investor Alert: Prime Conversion Opportunity in University City This large multi-family duplex is an exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought-after University City neighborhood, located within the prestigious Penn Alexander Catchment Area. Ideal for conversion into a 4-6 unit investment property, rooming house, or multi-suite rental, this property offers the scale and location that discerning investors seek. The primary front unit boasts 8 spacious bedrooms 6 full bathrooms 2 full kitchens A main-level bedroom with en-suite bathroom Additional bedrooms and bathrooms across the 2nd and 3rd floors, perfectly suited for multi-resident living A secondary rear unit includes: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Private entrance via a side walkway, ideal for privacy. Additional features: Full basement with laundry facilities Significant interior square footage for future reconfiguration Centrally located with easy access to University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Center City, VA Hospital, and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) This property is ripe for redevelopment, offering both strong rental potential and long-term value appreciation in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and dynamic submarkets.

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