885 N 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 - Photo 1

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$69,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,546 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Investor Special in West Philly! Bring your vision to this spacious 1500+sq ft, 4-bedroom, 1-bath home located on 885 N 48th Street. Conveniently located near major highways, including I-76 and Route 1, this property offers easy access to Center City and surrounding suburbs. Enjoy proximity to 46th Street Station, local bus routes, and nearby green spaces like 48th & Woodland Playground and Mill Creek Recreation Center. Just minutes from University City, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Saint Joseph's University, this location provides both accessibility and opportunity in a growing West Philadelphia neighborhood, this property holds strong potential for a future rental, flip, or long-term investment once restored. The owner began framing the 2nd floor during Covid, but overall the property is a shell and offers a blank canvas for a complete renovation or redevelopment project. Please Note: The property is boarded up - bring a drill and flashlight for access and viewing. Sold as-is, where-is. Buyer is responsible for U&O.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 885 N 48th St

General

Sold For: $69,000
Taxes: $1,290 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2545186
Added to Site: 104 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper 1
Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, Unspecified
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Main
Laundry: None

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: 19139 (19139)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: None Available
Subdivision: None Available
Driving Directions: Please use GPS

School Information

School District: The School District Of Philadelphia

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Other
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,546
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,546 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,546 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,343
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 83.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $44.63
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $722
City/TownTax: $567
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $92,200
Tax Amount: $1,290
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1546

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 179

Listed by United Real Estate, Ernestine Jazmine Kiah-Thorpe
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, John Lee

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Schools

Schools serving 885 N 48th St

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Rhoads James School 4901 Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139	K-8	0.2 mi
Overbrook High School, Philadelphia, PA 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131	9-12	1.4 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 885 N 48th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/31/2025

Sold

$69,000

6.15%

MLS

10/06/2025

Listed

$65,000

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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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