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503 S 42nd Street
University City
Philadelphia, PA 19104
# of Units
3
1 Bdrm Units
1
Acres
0.06
Interior SqFt
1,500
Age
95
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
N/A
Water
Public
Sewer
Public
Garages
0
Taxes (2025)
10,350
Additional Details Below

Description

This large multi-family duplex presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought-after University City neighborhood, located within the prestigious Penn Alexander Catchment Area. Ideally suited for conversion into a four-to-six-unit investment property, rooming house, or multi-suite rental, this property offers the scale, configuration, and location that discerning investors seek The primary front unit features eight spacious bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two full kitchens. A main-level bedroom includes an En-Suite bathroom, while additional bedrooms and baths span the second and third floors, making it perfectly suited for multi-resident living. The secondary rear unit offers one bedroom and one bathroom, with a private entrance accessed via a side walkway for added privacy. Additional highlights include a full basement with laundry facilities and substantial interior square footage that allows for flexible reconfiguration. The property is centrally located with convenient access to the University of Pennsylvania, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Center City, the VA Hospital, and Philadelphia International Airport. Ripe for redevelopment, this property combines strong rental potential with long-term value appreciation in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and dynamic submarkets.

Location

Driving Directions

503 S 4nd St

Listing Details

Summary
Architectural Type

Traditional

Interior Features
Flooring

Hardwood

Basement

Fully Finished, Stone

Interior Features

2nd Kitchen

Exterior Features
Exterior Features

Brick

Utilities
Heating

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Hot Water

Natural Gas

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Public

Property History

Date
Change
Price

Miscellaneous

Assessment : 0
Zoning: Rta1
Lattitude : 39.949600
Longitude : -75.206810
MLS# : PAPH2547320
Views : 93
Listing Courtesy: Morgan Page of Skale Real Estate

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