Rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive 9-unit multifamily property just blocks from Temple University’s Main Campus. 1517 N 15th Street combines historic architectural character with a compelling value-add investment profile in one of Philadelphia’s established university rental corridors. The property features an impressive Second Empire–inspired design with a substantial cut-stone façade, ornate architectural detailing, and signature mansard roofline. The building contains a diverse unit mix of one studio, four 1-bedroom units, three 2-bedroom units, and one 3-bedroom/3-bath unit. Seven of the nine units are currently occupied, with two vacant units providing an immediate lease-up opportunity. The stabilized rent schedule projects approximately $11,750 per month / $141,000 annually in gross rental income. The property is being offered strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with all existing conditions, providing investors the opportunity to acquire the asset in its current condition and implement their own renovation, management, and value-add strategy. Seller will make no repairs or improvements prior to closing. Conveniently located near Temple University, neighborhood retail, dining, SEPTA, and Center City, 1517 N 15th Street offers substantial scale, architectural character, and a defined path toward stabilization.
For sale
$1,200,000
1517 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
14beds
--baths
6,872sqft
Triplex
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic architectural characterOrnate architectural detailingArchitectural characterSignature mansard roofline
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Or Aharon 267-270-6634,
Keller Williams Liberty Place 6093995454
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2671426
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 14
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Shared, Lower Level, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,872
- Total interior livable area: 6,872 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,590 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 881146274
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Masonry, Stone
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None, Cable, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Temple University
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,719
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Negotiable,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 141000
- Income includes: Laundry, Apartment Rentals
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$175/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200-17% |
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| 9/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/23/2022 | Price change | $2,650+1% |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $2,625-24.9% |
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| 7/7/2022 | Price change | $3,495-0.1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Price change | $3,500+241.5%$1/sqft |
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| 6/8/2022 | Price change | $1,025-70.7% |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,500+250%$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2017 | Listing removed | $1,000 |
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| 7/11/2017 | Price change | $1,000+5.3% |
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| 6/15/2017 | Listed for rent | $950-68.3% |
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| 1/15/2013 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
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| 1/10/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
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