CMX-2 zoned three-story mixed-use property located near the Italian Market. Excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants seeking commercial space on the first floor with residential units above. The first floor was previously used as a commercial storefront and is currently arranged as a one-bedroom apartment, featuring a front living area that could potentially be converted back to commercial use, a centrally located kitchen, a rear bedroom, and side-door access to the side and rear yards. The second and third floors are each arranged as one-bedroom apartments. Each unit features a kitchen and living room on one side of the central staircase, with a full bathroom and bedroom on the other side. The basement includes three gas meters, three electric meters, one heating system serving the entire building, and direct street access for convenient loading and storage. The owner currently has one rental license. Property is being sold in its present condition. Buyer is responsible for verifying zoning, permitted uses, rental licensing, unit count, and occupancy requirements with the City of Philadelphia.
For sale
$400,000
836 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
3beds
--baths
2,016sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Centrally located kitchen
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- 237 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Lin 215-218-0939,
Target Realty 2152180939
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2660528
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 989 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 64.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 871502160
- Zoning: CMX2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Philadelphia (south)
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $413,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,783
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$1,559/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $400,000-18.4%$198/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $489,900$243/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $489,900-2%$243/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,999$248/sqft |
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| 1/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,000+0.5% |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2015 | Listing removed | $995 |
Source: DJCRE, INC Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2014 | Price change | $995-5.2% |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2014 | Price change | $1,050-4.1%$1/sqft |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2014 | Price change | $1,095-4.8%$1/sqft |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2014 | Price change | $1,150-2.1%$1/sqft |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2014 | Price change | $1,175-1.7%$1/sqft |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Price change | $1,195-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/6/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,295$1/sqft |
Source: DJCRE INC Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,487 -1.1% | $392,000 -1.1% |
| 2024 | $5,547 | $396,300 |
| 2023 | $5,547 +35.1% | $396,300 |
| 2022 | $4,106 | -- |
| 2021 | $4,106 +1% | -- |
| 2018 | $4,065 | -- |
| 2017 | $4,065 +5.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $3,845 +13.6% | -- |
| 2015 | $3,386 | -- |
| 2014 | $3,386 | $241,900 |
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Neighborhood: Bella Vista
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Nebinger George W SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Furness Horace High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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