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Property Description
This is the most glamorous rental property I've ever seen in my 40+ years of selling real estate in West Philly. By far. Affectionately known as "The Taj" for the intricacy and cost of the restoration work the current owners undertook after purchasing the property as a foreclosed shell in 1995, this 6516 sf, two-sides-of-a-twin building contains 6 gorgeous modern apartments with Victorian detail to charm discerning tenants. Four are 2 BR units and two are huge 1 BR units. Utilities including HVAC are separated and each unit has an in-unit washer & dryer. Every electrical line, every plumbing pipe and every HVAC system was new in 1995 (and has been updated as needed since then). The owners restored irreplaceable original details including hardwood flooring, woodwork, leaded glass, lighting fixtures and, where possible, bathroom tile and plumbing fixtures. The original butler's pantries still provide extra cabinet space in the two first floor kitchens. The front porches, plus a back porch at 907, still invite residents to sit outside on this beautiful block, just north of Windsor Ave. and a couple of blocks from the eclectic restaurants & shops on Baltimore Ave., West Philly's "main street." Residents can catch a trolley on Baltimore Ave. and be in center city in 15 minutes, or get off sooner at stops at UPenn, HUP, CHOP, Drexel University or the 30th St. transportation hub. For a landlord who cares about their portfolio and values the best of the best, The Taj will be a trophy property which will make them proud.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 905 S 48th St
General
- Price: $1,175,000
- Taxes: $9,605 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Apartment
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2580692
- Updated: 4/9/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Apartment Building
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
- Cross Streets: Warrington
- Driving Directions: On 48th St. south of Baltimore, between Warrington & Springfield Aves.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 6516
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 3, Unit 6
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,940
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 54.00 x 110.00
- Fence: Yes
- Zoning: RM1
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $180.33
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,379
- City/TownTax: $4,226
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $686,200
- Tax Amount: $9,605
- Tax Year: 2025
- Owner Pays: Sewer, Water, Trash Collection
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: 6 refrigerators, 6 ranges, 6 dishwashers, 6 washers & dryers
- Lot Number: 171
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Melani Lamond
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Schools
Schools serving 905 S 48th St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Harrington Avery D School 5300-34 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Sayre William L Middle School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 905 S 48th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/09/2026
Listed
$1,175,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 905 S 48th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,605
—
$686,200
—
2024
$9,605
-6%
$686,200
-6%
2023
$10,219
36%
$730,000
100%
2021
$7,516
-26%
-100%
2022
$10,219
36%
$730,000
36%
2020
$7,516
—
$536,900
—
2019
$7,497
8%
$535,600
8%
2018
$6,921
3%
$494,400
3%
2017
$6,719
—
$480,000
—
2016
$6,719
4%
$480,000
—
2015
$6,432
—
$480,000
—
2014
$6,432
-2%
$480,000
614%
2013
$6,566
—
$67,200
—
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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905 S 48th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2580692) is a Apartment property. 905 S 48th Street is currently listed for $1,175,000 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 905 S 48th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Apartment real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

