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Property Description
Development Opportunity in Parkside! 1719 North 42nd Street is a vacant lot with zoning approval for four residential units. Located in the thriving Parkside neighborhood of West Philadelphia, this property sits just steps from Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Mann Center, and the Please Touch Museum. Convenient access to public transit and major roadways makes commuting to Center City and University City simple. With neighborhood charm, cultural attractions, and strong growth, this is an excellent opportunity for developers and investors alike. 1713 and 1719 North 42nd Street can be purchased separately or together as a package, offering the opportunity to build a combined nine residential units in the heart of Parkside.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1719 N 42nd St
General
- Price: $129,000
- Taxes: $456 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2539580
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 134 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: 19104 (19104)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: PARKSIDE
- Driving Directions: GPS
School Information
- School District: Philadelphia City
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Current Bldg. Use: Vacant
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,650
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 18.00 x 92.00
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $78.18
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $255
- City/TownTax: $200
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $32,600
- Tax Amount: $456
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 102
Listed by KW Empower, Andre Quain
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Schools
Schools serving 1719 N 42nd St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blankenburg Rudolph School 4600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 7-8 | 0.4 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 1719 N 42nd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2025
Listed
$129,000
3.76%
MLS
5/06/2022
Sold
$124,323
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1719 N 42nd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$501
—
$35,800
—
2024
$501
10%
$35,800
10%
2023
$456
-76%
$32,600
100%
2021
$1,887
80%
-100%
2022
$1,050
-44%
$75,000
-44%
2020
$1,887
1%
$134,800
1%
2019
$1,869
3%
$133,500
3%
2018
$1,816
242%
$129,700
242%
2017
$531
—
$37,900
—
2016
$531
5%
$37,900
—
2015
$508
—
$37,900
—
2014
$508
366%
$37,900
3284%
2013
$109
—
$1,120
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 1719 N 42nd St
1719 N 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (MLS# PAPH2539580) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 0.04 acres. 1719 N 42nd Street is currently listed for $129,000 and was received on September 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 1719 N 42nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

