1212 N  42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
$145,000

1212 N 42nd St

Philadelphia, PA 19104

🛏 5 Beds 🚿 0 Baths 📐 1,800 sqft 💲 $80/sqft multi-family
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About This Home

1212 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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) PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.

Home Highlights

ParkingOpen Parking
OutdoorNo Info
HOANone
Price/Sqft$81
Listed180+ days ago

Property Details

Interior Details
  • Basement: Dirt Floor,Other
Beds & Baths
  • Number of Bedrooms: 5
Dimensions and Layout
  • Living Area: 1800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
  • Utilities: None
Heating & Cooling
  • Heating: None
  • No Cooling
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • No Heating
Fireplace & Spa
  • No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
  • Number of Stories: 3
  • Accessibility: None
View
  • No View
Exterior Home Features
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Foundation: Stone
  • No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
  • No Carport
  • No Garage
  • No Attached Garage
  • Has Open Parking
  • Parking: On Street
Pool
  • Pool: None
Frontage
  • Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Year Built
  • Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Subtype: Townhouse
  • Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
  • Architecture: AirLite
Building
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Not a New Construction
Property Information
  • Condition: Fixer
  • Parcel Number: 062293000
Price
  • List Price: $145,000
  • Price Per Sqft: $81
Status Change & Dates
  • Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD
Direction & Address
  • City: PHILADELPHIA
  • Community: Mantua
School Information
  • Elementary School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
  • Jr High / Middle School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
  • High School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Listing Agent
  • Listing ID: PAPH2556138
Building Area
  • Building Area: 1800 Square Feet
Business Information
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Price History

DateEventPriceSource
May 7, 2026PriceChange$145,000Bright MLS #PAPH2556138
Jan 20, 2026PriceChange$100,000Bright MLS #PAPH2556138
Dec 28, 2025PendingToActive$80,000Bright MLS #PAPH2556138
Nov 29, 2025Contingent$80,000Bright MLS #PAPH2556138
Nov 6, 2025Listed For Sale$80,000Bright MLS #PAPH2556138