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.
For sale
$145,000
1212 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5beds
--baths
1,800sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick characterSolid airlite-style structure
- 299 days
- 136
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacey Duke-Middleton 484-393-5842,
BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square (610) 353-6200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2556138
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: $81/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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,816/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $145,000+45%$81/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $100,000+25%$56/sqft |
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| 12/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$44/sqft |
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| 11/29/2025 | Contingent | $80,000$44/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Est. payment
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Neighborhood: East Parkside
Nearby schools
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.




