1212 N 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Photo 1

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$103,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
1,800 Sq. Ft.
Updated 7 days ago

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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) PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1212 N 42nd St

General

Sold For: $103,000
Taxes: $1,332 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2556138
Added to Site: 348 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.: $80.56
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $746
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $95,200
Tax Amount: $1,332
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
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

Listed by BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square, Stacey Duke-Middleton
Sold by Unrepresented, Unrepresented

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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

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Price & Sales History for 1212 N 42nd St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/30/2026

Sold

$103,000

-28.97%

MLS

5/07/2026

Price Increased

$145,000

45%

MLS

1/20/2026

Price Increased

$100,000

25%

MLS

11/06/2025

Listed

$80,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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