503 S 42nd St, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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503 S 42nd St,PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
$825,000
- 2 Beds
- - Baths
- 2,805 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by:vaughn p slater
Office:wolverton & company llc.
MLS#:PAPH2512620
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$294.12
About this home
Investor Alert: Prime Conversion Opportunity in University City
This large multi-family duplex is an exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought-after University City neighborhood, located within the prestigious Penn Alexander Catchment Area. Ideal for conversion into a 4-6 unit investment property, rooming house, or multi-suite rental, this property offers the scale and location that discerning investors seek.
The primary front unit boasts
8 spacious bedrooms
6 full bathrooms
2 full kitchens
A main-level bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Additional bedrooms and bathrooms across the 2nd and 3rd floors, perfectly suited for multi-resident living
A secondary rear unit includes:
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Private entrance via a side walkway, ideal for privacy.
Additional features:
Full basement with laundry facilities
Significant interior square footage for future reconfiguration
Centrally located with easy access to University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Center City, VA Hospital, and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
This property is ripe for redevelopment, offering both strong rental potential and long-term value appreciation in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and dynamic submarkets.
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Home facts
- Year built:1930
- Listing Id #:PAPH2512620
- Added:42 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 16, 2025 at 01:27 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Living area:2,805 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Wall Unit
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1930
- Building area:2,805 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$825,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$294.12
- Tax amount:$10,350 (2024)
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