Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/06/2025
Listed
$80,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua | RM-1 Zoning, Cash Only University City adjacency "¢ RM-1 zoning "¢ 3-story masonry end-of-row "¢ Approx. 1,800 sq ft "¢ Vacant 32 years "¢ Cash only "¢ Full rehab or redevelopment opportunity Built in 1915, this solid AirLite-style structure in the Mantua neighborhood offers classic brick character and exceptional potential for investors seeking a creative project near University City and Drexel University. The 3-story layout provides flexibility for multi-unit conversion, long-term rental income, or redevelopment under RM-1 zoning. The compact 0.03-acre parcel supports low-maintenance urban living while maintaining excellent proximity to city amenities-bus stop 0.5 mi, ALDI 1.2 mi, Saunders Park Green 1.0 mi, and Penn Presbyterian 1.2 mi. Sold strictly as-is: Buyer to pay all encumbrances and 100% transfer tax; bring vision and plans to unlock its next chapter. Current and Known liens... Clean Up and Seal Building - $2270.81 L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00 Water Lien $3705.10 Property Taxes $7695.25 Current Known Total - $16,071.16 (Please note that these amounts might be subject to change) ALL OFFERS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025 AT 8PM. PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1212 N 42nd St
General
- Price: $80,000
- Taxes: $1,332 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2556138
- Updated: 12/28/2025
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease Info: None
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19104 (19104)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: MANTUA
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
- Water Heater: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: None
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: AirLite
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Dirt Floor, Other
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,800 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $44.44
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $746
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $95,200
- Tax Amount: $1,332
- Tax Year: 2025
- Owner Pays: Heater Maintenance Contract, Insurance, Lawn/Shrub Care, Management, Pest Control, Repairs, Reserves for Replacement, Sewer, Sewer Maintenance, Snow Removal, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection, Water, Other
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 53
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Schools
Schools serving 1212 N 42nd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blankenburg Rudolph School 4600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1212 N 42nd St
Tax History
Tax History for 1212 N 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,333
—
$95,200
—
2024
$1,333
214%
$95,200
100%
2021
$424
-55%
-100%
2023
$932
120%
$66,600
120%
2020
$424
4%
$30,300
4%
2019
$409
35%
$29,200
35%
2018
$302
—
$21,600
—
2017
$302
—
$21,600
—
2016
$302
4%
$21,600
—
2015
$289
—
$21,600
—
2014
$289
-1%
$21,600
626%
2013
$291
—
$2,976
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,116Sq. Ft.
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1212 N 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2556138) is a Townhouse property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1212 N 42nd Street is currently listed for $80,000 and was received on November 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 1212 N 42nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.