4947 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 - Photo 1

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$543,600

Sold
Closed
Triplex
3,081 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Buying a triplex and living in one of your apartments is a great way for a first-time buyer to get into the real estate market, have a great place to live, AND use the other tenants' rent payments to help pay the mortgage! This quirky post-Victorian triplex in the Cedar Park section of West Philly's University City contains 3 very large apartments (one 1 BR; one 1-2 BRs; one 3BRs) and has retained original details while it's been upgraded and renovated over the years. Any of the apartments could be a great living space for an owner-occupant - perhaps especially the 3rd floor apartment, which also includes finished study or living room space in the 4th floor attic. The building's south-facing sunny location overlooking the green space of Cedar Park is very convenient to Baltimore Ave., West Philly's "main street" with eclectic shops, restaurants and bars. Or catch the #34 trolley (recently renamed "T-2") on Baltimore Ave. and be in the heart of center city in 15 minutes, stopping at UPenn, Drexel U and the 30th St. Station transportation hub along the way. The property's current annual gross income is $56,400, with a Gross Rent Multiplier of 10.62.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 4947 Catharine St

General

Sold For: $543,600
Taxes: $5,420 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Triplex
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2468722
Added to Site: 227 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19143 (19143)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: University City
Subdivision: University City
Cross Streets: 49Th - 50Th
Driving Directions: Catharine St. begins at the intersection of 49th St. , Catharine St. & Baltimore Ave., and this block is one way, west. Enter from 49th St. just north of Baltimore Ave.
Location Details: Urban

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional, Contemporary, Bi-level
Architectural Style: Traditional, Contemporary, Bi-level
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
Foundation: Stone
Stories/Levels: 0
Square Feet: 3,081
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 3,081 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 3,081 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900
Year Built Source: Estimated

Unit Information

Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3
1 Bedroom Units: 1
2 Bedroom Units: 2
3 Bedroom Units: 1

Unit 1

Unit Description: Unit 1
Bedrooms: 2

Unit 2

Unit Description: Unit 2
Bedrooms: 1

Unit 3

Unit Description: Unit 3
Bedrooms: 3

Lot Features

Property View: Park/Greenbelt
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,200
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 110.00
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
Zoning: RSA3
Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $194.42
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $3,035
City/TownTax: $2,384
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $387,200
Tax Amount: $5,420
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Owner Pays: Heat, Gas, Management, Water, Sewer
Landlord Pays: Heat, Gas, Management, Water, Sewer
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2352

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Possessions of tenants
Inclusions: Appliances
Lot Number: 112

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Melani Lamond
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Galya Globerman

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Schools

Schools serving 4947 Catharine St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143	K-8	0.4 mi
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	9-12	1.1 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 4947 Catharine St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/19/2025

Sold

$543,600

-9.25%

MLS

6/04/2025

Listed

$599,000

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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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