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  • $825,000

    503 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    10beds
    8baths
    2,805sqft
    : 
    Duplex
    Built in 1930
    -- sqft lot
    $805,800 Zestimate®
    $294/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 13, 2025 at 06:01am

    Listed by:

    Vaughn Slater 610-656-9090,

    Wolverton & Company LLC 6109949750

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2512620MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 10
    • Bathrooms: 8
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,805
    • Total interior livable area: 2,805 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,678 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 26.00 x 103.00
    • Features: Urban
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 271201800
    • Zoning: RTA1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Duplex
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $294/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $739,400
    • Annual tax amount: $10,350
    • Date on market: 7/4/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Exclusions: Tenant Possessions
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Total actual rent: 81600
    • Income includes: Apartment Rentals
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