Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate4947 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143-2007 $599,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,081
Acreage: 0.05
Age:125 years
Taxes: $5,420
Subdivision: University City
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached
Description
Buying a triplex and living in one of your apartments is a great way for a first-time buyer to get into the real estate market, have a great place to live, AND use the other tenants’ rent payments to help pay the mortgage!
This quirky post-Victorian triplex in the Cedar Park section of West Philly’s University City contains 3 very large apartments (one 1 BR; one 1-2 BRs; one 3BRs) and has retained original details while it’s been upgraded and renovated over the years. Any of the apartments could be a great living space for an owner-occupant - perhaps especially the 3rd floor apartment, which also includes finished study or living room space in the 4th floor attic. The building’s south-facing sunny location overlooking the green space of Cedar Park is very convenient to Baltimore Ave., West Philly’s “main street†with eclectic shops, restaurants and bars. Or catch the #34 trolley (recently renamed “T-2â€) on Baltimore Ave. and be in the heart of center city in 15 minutes, stopping at UPenn, Drexel U and the 30th St. Station transportation hub along the way. The property’s current annual gross income is $56,400, with a Gross Rent Multiplier of 10.62.
No need to own a car! The #34 trolley (now renamed "T-2" stops at the corner & takes you to the heart of center city Philadelphia in 15 minutes, stopping at UPenn, Drexel U & the 30th St. transportation hub along the way
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer
Garage/Parking
On Street
Interior
Full Basement, Rear Entrance Basement, Unfinished Basement
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Masonry, Porch(es), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Urban, Park/Greenbelt
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Public Elementary (129 schools)
Public Middle (19 schools)
Public High (54 schools)
Private (119 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19143), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 36
- Average salary of people in this community: $37,100
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 19,911
- Household Size (ppl): 2.55
- Households w/ Children: 61%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 11,948 (39.1%)
- Rented: 13,154 (43.0%)
- Vacant: 5,482 (17.9%)
- Total: 30,584
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.0%
- Some High School: 9.8%
- High School Graduate: 35.2%
- Some College: 20.5%
- Associate Degree: 5.1%
- Bachelor's Degree: 14.2%
- Graduate Degree: 11.2%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $34,579
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $755
- One Bedroom: $873
- Two Bedroom: $976
- Three Bedroom: $1,000
- Four Bedroom: $1,015
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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (267) 435-8015, marianne.dillon@compass.com
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Listing data as of 6/23/2025.
