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This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom townhouse at 1212 N 42ND STREET in PHILADELPHIA, PA is listed for $100,000 ($56 per sqft). Built in 1915, the home offers 1,800 sqft of living space on a 0.03 acres lot.

Agent Description

Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua RM-1 Zoning, Cash OnlyUniversity 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 opportunityBuilt 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 amenitiesbus 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 - $2270.81L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00Water Lien $3705.10Property Taxes $7695.25Current 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.

Key Features

  • Built in 1915
  • 0.03 acre lot

Property Details

1915

Monthly Cost Estimate

$535/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$72
Interest$433
Insurance$29

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1212 N 42ND STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

MANTUA

Property Details

Heating

None (Heating)

Cooling

None (Cooling)

Questions & Answers

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom townhouse at 1212 N 42ND STREET is listed at $100,000 ($56/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $433 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1915, 0.03 acre lot.

This property is listed by Stacey Middleton and can be reached at 4843935842 or stacey.middleton@foxroach.com.

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Stacey Middleton

Agent at BHHS Fox & Roach Newtown Square Home Marketing

(484) 393-5842

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach Newtown Square Home Marketing · View on Broker Site

MLS# PAPH2556138· Source: listhub· Updated 155 days ago

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1212 N 42ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

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