503 S 42Nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4401 $825,000

# of Units: 3
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,805
Acreage: 0.06
Age:95 years
Taxes: $10,350
MLS#: PAPH2512620
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

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.

Taxes: $10,350
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Wall Unit Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Partially Finished Basement, Poured Concrete

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Masonry, Porch(es), Exterior Lighting

Lot
Urban

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Wolverton & Company LLC , (610) 994-9750, will@wolvertonco.com

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