For sale

$400,000

3834 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

6beds

--baths

1,822sqft

$2,657/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

-- sqft lot

$385,100 Zestimate^®

$220/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Excellent investment opportunity available now! Sale price of $800,000 includes both 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue. Both buildings must be sold together. Each building consists of a retail store on the first floor plus a bi-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment above. The first-floor retail space occupies the first floor of both buildings. All utilities are separate. All three units are fully leased. Total monthly rent roll is $5,550, or $66,600 per year. This mix-use property is exceptionally well located on bustling Lancaster Avenue in University City, just minutes from Drexel University, UPENN, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and more. Schedule your tour today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,822
Total interior livable area: 1,822 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20.00 x 50.00

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 871530120
Zoning: CMX1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Masonry
Foundation: Other

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: University City

Location

Region: Philadelphia
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $220/sqft
Tax assessed value: $335,200
Annual tax amount: $4,692
Date on market: 9/15/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$385,100

$366,000 - $404,000

$2,157/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Listed for sale	$400,000+37.9%$220/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2670996 Report a problem
4/1/2012	Listing removed	$290,000$159/sqft
Source: Urban & Bye Realtor #5960284 Report a problem
1/25/2012	Listed for sale	$290,000+2800%$159/sqft
Source: Urban & Bye Realtor #5960284 Report a problem
12/29/2011	Listed for rent	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: RealRentals.com Report a problem
7/6/2010	Sold	$10,000$5/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,197 -7.6%	$299,800 -7.6%
2024	$4,541	$324,400
2023	$4,541 +72.4%	$324,400
2022	$2,634	--
2021	$2,634 +1%	--
2018	$2,609	--
2017	$2,609 +3%	--
2016	$2,534 +31.9%	--
2015	$1,921	--
2014	$1,921	$137,200