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503 S 42nd Street
University City
Philadelphia, PA 19104
19104 West Philadelphia Mantua
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Asking Price$735,000
# of Units3
1 Bdrm Units1
Acres0.06
Interior SqFt1,500
Age95
HeatingNatural Gas
Cooling 
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages0
Taxes (2025)10,350

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.

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Details
Architectural Type - Traditional
Flooring - Hardwood
Basement - Fully Finished, Stone
Interior Features - 2nd Kitchen
Exterior Features - Brick
Heating - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Hot Water - Natural Gas
Sewer - Public Sewer
Water - Public

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Assessment : 0
Latitude : 39.949600
Longitude : -75.206810
EveryHome Number : APH254-51012
Listing Courtesy Skale Real Estate
Zoning Designation RTA1