For sale

$400,000

3836 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

6beds

--baths

1,770sqft

$2,629/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1915

-- sqft lot

$293,400 Zestimate^®

$226/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: 1,770
Total interior livable area: 1,770 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: 241140300
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: $226/sqft
Tax assessed value: $304,500
Annual tax amount: $4,262
Date on market: 9/15/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$293,400

$232,000 - $358,000

$1,916/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Listed for sale	$400,000+370.6%$226/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2671012 Report a problem
7/25/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
7/11/2023	Listed for rent	$1,850$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/25/2004	Sold	$85,000+240%$48/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/25/1995	Sold	$25,000$14/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,141 +11%	$367,300 +11%
2024	$4,632	$330,900
2023	$4,632 +78%	$330,900
2022	$2,602	--
2021	$2,602 +3.9%	--
2018	$2,506 +0.8%	--
2017	$2,487 +32.6%	--
2016	$1,876	--
2015	$1,876	--
2014	$1,876 +4.5%	$134,000 +1113.8%
2012	$1,796	$11,040