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Sold for $103,000
  • $103,000

    1212 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    5beds
    --baths
    1,800sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1915
    -- sqft lot
    $103,100 Zestimate®
    $57/sqft
    $1,749 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $103,100

    $98,000 - $108,000

    $1,749/mo

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    What's special

    Classic brick characterSolid airlite-style structure
    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.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stacey Duke-Middleton 484-393-5842,

    BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square

    Bought with:

    Unrepresented

    Unrepresented

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2556138MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    Heating
    • None
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Basement: Dirt Floor,Other
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,800
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,307 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: 062293000
    • Zoning: RM1
    • Zoning description: Residential Multifamily
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: AirLite
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • Fixer
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1915

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: None

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Mantua
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $57/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $95,200
    • Annual tax amount: $1,332
    • Date on market: 11/6/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2026Sold$103,000-29%$57/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem
    5/7/2026Price change$145,000+45%$81/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem
    1/20/2026Price change$100,000+25%$56/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem
    12/28/2025Listed for sale$80,000$44/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem
    11/29/2025Contingent$80,000$44/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem
    11/6/2025Listed for sale$80,000$44/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2556138 Report a problem

    Public tax history

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    Neighborhood: East Parkside

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: The School District Of Philadelphia

    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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    Estimated market value
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