We are pleased to present a turnkey, fully leased investment opportunity in the highly desirable University City section of Philadelphia on a cul de sac street. This purpose-built young professional housing building comprises of 1 unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Currently generating about $1,850 in monthly rental income with low expenses and maintenance, this investment boasts a 5.7% cap rate. This property has always been 100% leased with 0% vacancy and is leased until the end of the school year 2027. This property has primarily attracted grad students from both Drexel and UPenn, medical staff and young professionals working in the local hospitals. The building has been impeccably maintained, and everything is up to date. The generously sized units feature high-end finishes, including a premium kitchen and bathroom fixtures. These attributes make the properties highly competitive compared to nearby options, ensuring that it will be easy to rent for years to come. Additional amenities include in-unit laundry, high ceilings, large closets, luxury vinyl flooring, quartz countertops with stainless steel appliances, rooftop decks with skyline views, outdoor backyards, roof deck and more. This investment represents a tremendous opportunity to acquire strong-performing, never-vacant, and low-maintenance asset in a well-known, walkable, and bike-friendly neighborhood experiencing significant growth and expansion with major projects underway featuring over 33 million square feet of lab, residential, institutional, office, and public space in the pipeline at major developments like uCity Square and Schuylkill Yards, plus individual projects throughout the district.(ask us for more details on this). Conveniently located within walking distance to world-class universities, medical facilities, 30th Street Station, and the Art Museum, these properties also offer easy access to local highways. The Owner and Manager had built this property and maintained it to keep for many years.
For sale
$265,000
4225 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2beds
1,290sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
787 Square Feet Lot
$256,500 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High-end finishesQuartz countertopsCul de sac streetIn-unit laundryRoof deckHigh ceilingsOutdoor backyards
- 19 days
- 351
- 58
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Murphy 610-658-2920,
Main Line Executive Realty (610) 658-2920,
Co-Listing Agent: Casey Daniel Murphy 610-457-9050,
Main Line Executive Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2684238
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 350
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 940
- Finished area below ground: 350
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 787 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 061010500
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: University City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $245,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,442
- Date on market: 10/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Exclusions: Tenant Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$256,500
$244,000 - $269,000
$1,351/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+1225%$205/sqft |
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| 3/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 3/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,700+13.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2019 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,600+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 4/26/2018 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/11/2017 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 6/20/2017 | Price change | $1,500-6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2009 | Sold | $20,000+300%$16/sqft |
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| 5/30/2008 | Sold | $5,000+233.3%$4/sqft |
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| 1/26/2007 | Sold | $1,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,122 +7.5% | $294,500 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $3,835 | $274,000 |
| 2023 | $3,835 +61.8% | $274,000 |
| 2022 | $2,370 | -- |
| 2021 | $2,370 +3.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $2,282 | -- |
| 2017 | $2,282 +75.1% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,303 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,303 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,303 +4.5% | $93,100 +3536.7% |
| 2012 | $1,248 | $2,560 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,560 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,560 +263.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $704 |
| 2004 | -- | $704 |
| 2003 | -- | $704 |
| 2002 | -- | $704 |
| 2000 | -- | $704 |
| 1999 | -- | $704 |
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