Philadelphia, PA 19104,1212 N 42ND ST
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Listed by Stacey Duke-Middleton • BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
$ 80,000
Est. payment | /mo

1,800 SqFt


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$ 80,000
Est. payment | /mo
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1,800 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse

Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,800 sqft

Price per Sqft $44

Subdivision Mantua

MLS Listing ID PAPH2556138

Style AirLite

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,800

Year Built 1915

Annual Tax Amount $1,332

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1,307 Sqft

Acres 0.03

Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua | RM-1 Zoning, Cash Only

University 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 opportunity

Built 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 amenities—bus 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 - $2270.81
L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00
Water Lien $3705.10
Property Taxes $7695.25
Current Known Total - $16,071.16 (Please note that these amounts might be subject to change)

ALL OFFERS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025 AT 8PM.


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Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19104 (19104)

Zoning RM1

Rooms

Basement Dirt Floor, Other

Interior

Hot Water None

Heating None

Cooling None

Fireplace N

Heat Source None

Exterior

Utilities Available None

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1800

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style AirLite

Additional Building Above Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Philadelphia City

Others

Tax ID 062293000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1800

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

Financing Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)
Cary Loyd

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

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