1236 N 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Photo 1

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$170,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2,036 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Attention investors and sharp buyers: an outstanding opportunity awaits with this prime multi-family triplex located at 1236 N 42nd St in the highly sought-after 19104 zip code. Positioned just minutes from Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Please Touch Museum, this 3-unit property sits in an ultraconvenient, high-demand neighborhood with easy access to public transit, major thoroughfares, and downtown. Offering strong structural potential and steady rental demand, this triplex represents an exceptional addition to any real estate portfolio with tremendous cash flow upside. The property is being offered strictly as-is, where-is, for a cash sale, making this a straightforward, fast-moving deal for a serious investor ready to execute. The transaction requires the buyer to cover all closing costs as well as both sides of the transfer tax, and the seller prefers to utilize their preferred title company to ensure a seamless, efficient closing process from start to finish. Don't miss the chance to capitalize on a multi-unit income producer in a growing location-bring your cash offers today before this high-potential asset is gone!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1236 N 42nd St

General

Sold For: $170,000
Taxes: $4,014 (2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2655846
Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago

Parking

Parking Type: None

Location

Area: 19104 (19104)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: PHILADELPHIA
Driving Directions: Leidy Ave to N 42nd St

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Square Feet: 2,036
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,036 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,036 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1915
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,504
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 94.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $98.23
Assessment Year: 2026
School Tax: $2,248
City/TownTax: $1,766
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $286,800
Tax Amount: $4,014
Tax Year: 2026
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2036

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 94

Listed by The Greene Realty Group, Derek J. Greene
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Tsering Choky

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— 1236 N 42nd St —

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Schools

Schools serving 1236 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 1236 N 42nd St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/11/2026

Sold

$170,000

-15%

MLS

8/04/2026

Listed

$200,000

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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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1236 N 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2655846) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $170,000 on September 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1236 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.

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