Calling all University City investors – 3,002 Sq Ft of Untapped Potential!
Welcome to 755 N 43rd Street, a rare chance to create something truly special in one of Philadelphia's most rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Offering approximately 3,002 square feet of above grade interior space, this property is a blank canvas ready for your vision.
Whether you're dreaming of designing a spacious custom single-family residence with room to live, work, and entertain, or you're an investor seeking a value-add project, the possibilities here are exciting. The property's generous footprint provides flexibility for a variety of future uses, and buyers may wish to explore the potential for a multi-family conversion, subject to obtaining all necessary zoning approvals and permits from the City of Philadelphia.
Conveniently located near University City, public transportation, 76,/route 1/ 676/95, parks, Drexel/UPenn/St Joes/Temple, and neighborhood amenities, this property sits in an area experiencing continued growth and redevelopment.
Bring your architect, contractor, and imagination. Opportunities to acquire a property of this size and potential in West Philadelphia are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're building your dream home or pursuing your next investment project, 755 N 43rd Street is ready for its next chapter.
The buyer will be responsible for U&O (Use & Occupancy) requirements. The sale is subject to Act 135 conservatorship court approval, and a special addendum is required. Any future use, including any multi-family conversion, is strictly subject to Buyer's independent due diligence and approval by the City of Philadelphia; Seller and Broker make no representation that any zoning variance, permit, license, certificate of occupancy or specific use will be approved.
Under contract
Price cut: $20.1K (7/7)
$149,900
755 N 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5beds
3,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,929 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$50/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 71 days
- 56
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Neil Galauski 267-483-9125,
KW Empower 215-627-3500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2638092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,002
- Total interior livable area: 3,002 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,002
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,929 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 157.00
- Features: Irregular Lot, Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 061282000
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Below Average,Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $50/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $209,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,933
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $149,900$50/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $149,900-11.8%$50/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+580%$57/sqft |
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| 1/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 1/26/2009 | Sold | $25,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,934 +24.3% | $209,600 +24.3% |
| 2024 | $2,360 | $168,600 |
| 2023 | $2,360 +73.3% | $168,600 |
| 2022 | $1,362 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,362 -26.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,863 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,863 | -- |
| 2016 | $1,863 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,863 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,863 +4.5% | $133,100 +2516% |
| 2012 | $1,784 | $5,088 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2008 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2006 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2005 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2003 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2002 | -- | $5,088 |
| 2000 | -- | $5,088 |
| 1999 | -- | $5,088 |
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