# 1212 N 42ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

> **TL;DR:** townhouse, $100,000 ($56/sqft), built 1915, 1,800 sqft. Est. $433/mo. Listed 155 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $100,000 |
| Price/sqft | $56 |
| Square Feet | 1,800 |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Lot Size | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Property Type | Townhouse (Townhouse) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 155 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $433 |
| **Total** | **$433** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1915
- 0.03 acre lot

## Description

### 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 1212 N 42ND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
- **County:** PHILADELPHIA
- **Neighborhood:** MANTUA
- **Coordinates:** 39.97401, -75.21019
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.97401,-75.21019

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Stacey Middleton
- **Brokerage:** BHHS Fox & Roach Newtown Square Home Marketing
- **Phone:** 4843935842
- **Email:** stacey.middleton@foxroach.com

## Primary Photo

![1212 N 42ND STREET - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/bf63979eed4619f86e3d1deb5c7dea92l-f1857891404r.jpg)

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**MLS#:** PAPH2556138 | **Updated:** 2026-04-29
**Source:** listhub

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