Investor Opportunity in Roxborough! Situated on an exceptionally deep lot with a massive backyard and detached one-car garage, 652 Rector Street offers the chance to create significant value in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods. The property requires a complete renovation and is being sold strictly as-is, where-is, making it ideal for investors, contractors, builders, or buyers seeking a full-scale project. The oversized lot is a rare find in the city and provides ample space for outdoor living, future improvements, or a highly desirable finished product for resale. Located just minutes from Main Street Manayunk, the Wissahickon trails, regional rail, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, the property's location is a major driver of its long-term value. Renovated homes in the area continue to command strong prices, and buyers may identify after-repair value potential in the approximately $425,000-$450,000 range, though all buyers should perform their own due diligence and verify all assumptions. Whether your strategy is fix-and-flip, buy-and-hold, or creating a custom residence with substantial outdoor space, this property offers the location, lot size, and upside that investors are searching for. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Roxborough.
For sale
$285,000
652 Rector St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
3beds
1,320sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1965
3,560 Square Feet Lot
$298,100 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Massive backyardDetached one-car garageOversized lotExceptionally deep lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Wittenstein 631-327-0615,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Co-Listing Agent: Ryan Stawasz 215-760-6291,
KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2633488
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- None, Natural Gas Available
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,320
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Storage, Covered, Garage Faces Rear, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 178.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 213141400
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roxborough
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,339
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$298,100
$259,000 - $334,000
$2,063/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+3066.7%$216/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2633488 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/1984 | Sold | $9,000$7/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,339 +21.4% | $310,000 +21.4% |
| 2024 | $3,574 | $255,300 |
| 2023 | $3,574 +22.8% | $255,300 |
| 2022 | $2,910 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,910 +1.7% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,861 +24.3% | -- |
| 2017 | $2,301 -87.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $18,106 +732.9% | -- |
| 2015 | $2,174 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,174 | $185,300 +712.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,816 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,816 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,816 |
| 2009 | -- | $22,816 |
| 2008 | -- | $22,816 |
| 2007 | -- | $22,816 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,216 |
| 2005 | -- | $21,216 |
| 2004 | -- | $21,216 +4.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $20,256 +2.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $19,840 |
| 2000 | -- | $19,840 |
| 1999 | -- | $19,840 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Roxborough
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cook-Wissahickon SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Roxborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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