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Sold for $722,000 on 07/01/25
  • $722,000

    426 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    8beds
    3,150sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    2,880 Square Feet Lot
    $722,200 Zestimate®
    $229/sqft
    $4,465 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Two BRAND NEW kitchens, EIGHT bedrooms, SO MANY possibilities- have an extra floor for family and friends, create the group living you've always dreamed of, or live in one portion and rent the other. This attractive Queen Anne twin on a tree-lined street in Spruce Hill has 8, count ‘em EIGHT bedrooms. Zoned as a multi-family (duplex), the property could be owner occupied and the other unit rented out for consistent income, or two families could share the space, OR have an amazing extra space for family or friends OR use a floor for your art studio OR… so many possibilities. The rooms are large, bright, and comfortable, with big windows and wood floors. The first floor unit starts in a huge living room with a massive front window and decorative fireplace, followed by a brand new eat-in kitchen, full bath, and 2 bedrooms. The second floor has 3 large rooms that could be living or bedrooms, and another full bath. The third floor is 2 bedrooms, another full bath, and the brand new kitchen for this unit. Then the finished attic provides yet another bedroom upstairs, for a total of 9 potential bedrooms or living spaces. There are lots of ways tenants or owners could utilize all of that space. The basement is unfinished, tall, and clean, with two water heaters, two HVAC systems (central air throughout), laundry for the building, and wired fire alarms/CO detectors. You could easily have a workshop or gym down there, with plenty of room for storage. The exterior of this property is gorgeous, with an inviting front porch, incredible brick detail, and a wide back patio for gatherings and enjoying the trees. The location is what really sets this opportunity apart, just a short distance from Penn, Drexel, Clark Park, and everything you want out of West Philly. And it’s not just in the coveted Penn Alexander catchment, the school is around the corner. If you’re looking for a home with options, this is the one. Check out the virtual tour to get a good sense for the layout.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 12:00am

    Listed by:

    Benjamin Camp 610-220-8550,

    Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square,

    Listing Team: Camp Cammisa Steinriede Joslin Team

    Bought with:

    Jan LeSuer, RS305738

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

    Martha Hill, RS332968

    Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2455358MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • 2nd Kitchen
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,150
    • Total interior livable area: 3,150 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,150
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Four
    • Stories: 4
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,880 sqft
    • Dimensions: 24.00 x 120.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 272072000
    • Zoning: RTA1
    • Zoning description: RTA1-Residential Two-Family Attached-
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Subdivision: Spruce Hill
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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