Philadelphia, PA 19104,1212 N 42ND ST
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Sue Thomas And Stacy Hilman

Sue Thomas And Stacy Hilman

+1(215) 622-3035
Listed by Stacey Duke-Middleton • BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
$ 100,000
Est. payment | /mo

1,800 SqFt


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$ 100,000
Est. payment | /mo
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1,800 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family, Townhouse

Sub Type End of Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,800 sqft

Price per Sqft $55

Subdivision Mantua

MLS Listing ID PAPH2556138

Style AirLite

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,800

Year Built 1915

Annual Tax Amount $1,332

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1,307 Sqft

Acres 0.03

Property Sub-Type End of Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Full Rehab Opportunity in Mantua | RM-1 Zoning, Cash Only

University City adjacency • RM-1 zoning • 3-story masonry end-of-row • Approx. 1,800 sq ft • Vacant 32 years • Cash only • Full rehab or redevelopment opportunity

Built in 1915, this solid AirLite-style structure in the Mantua neighborhood offers classic brick character and exceptional potential for investors seeking a creative project near University City and Drexel University. The 3-story layout provides flexibility for multi-unit conversion, long-term rental income, or redevelopment under RM-1 zoning. The compact 0.03-acre parcel supports low-maintenance urban living while maintaining excellent proximity to city amenities—bus stop 0.5 mi, ALDI 1.2 mi, Saunders Park Green 1.0 mi, and Penn Presbyterian 1.2 mi. Sold strictly as-is: Buyer to pay all encumbrances and 100% transfer tax; bring vision and plans to unlock its next chapter.

Current and Known liens...

Clean Up and Seal Building - $2270.81
L&I Violations CF_2020-002920 $2408.00
Water Lien $3705.10
Property Taxes $7695.25
Current Known Total - $16,071.16 (Please note that these amounts might be subject to change)

ALL OFFERS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025 AT 8PM.


PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENTERING! THIS IS POTENTIALLY AN UNSAFE BUILDING.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19104 (19104)

Zoning RM1

Rooms

Basement Dirt Floor, Other

Interior

Hot Water None

Heating None

Cooling None

Fireplace N

Heat Source None

Exterior

Utilities Available None

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1800

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style AirLite

Additional Building Above Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Tax ID 062293000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1800

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

Financing Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)

Nearby Locations

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Elementary Schools 20
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    Penn Alexander School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 9

    Cynwyd Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 9

    Masterman Julia R Secondary School

    Public | 5 - 12

  • 8

    Merion Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 6

    Albert M. Greenfield School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 6

    Independence Charter School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 5

    W B Evans Magnet School

    Public | KG - 6

  • 5

    Russell Byers Charter School

    Public | PK - 6

  • 5

    Alliance for Progress Charter School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Overbrook Educational Center

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    West Philadelphia Achievement Ces

    Public | KG - 5

  • 4

    Overbrook Elementary School

    Public | KG - 6

  • 4

    Andrew Hamilton School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Mastery Charter School Mann Elementary

    Public | KG - 6

  • 4

    Discovery Charter School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Martha Washington Elementary Academics

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Robert Morris School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Chester A. Arthur School

    Public | KG - 8

  • 4

    Bache-Martin Elementary School

    Public | PK - 8

  • 4

    Wissahickon Charter School

    Public | KG - 8

Middle Schools 8
  • 7

    Bala Cynwyd Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 4

    Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 4

    Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus

    Public | 7 - 12

  • 2

    Eastern University Academy Charter School

    Public | 7 - 12

  • 1

    Dimner Beeber Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 1

    World Communications Charter School

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 0

    Kohelet Yeshiva High School

    Private | 8 - 12

  • 0

    Wordsworth Academy

    Private | 6 - 12

High Schools 20
  • 8

    Science Leadership Academy

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 5

    Creative and Performing Arts

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 5

    Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Chs

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 4

    Motivation High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 4

    Parkway West

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 4

    Paul Robeson High School for Human Services

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 2

    Randolph A. Philip Avt High School

    Public | 9 - 12

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    William L. Sayre High School

    Public | 9 - 12

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    Overbrook High School

    Public | 9 - 12

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    West Philadelphia High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    The Workshop School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    School of the Future

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    Universal Audenried Charter High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    Strawberry Mansion High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 1

    Dobbins Avt High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 0

    Merion Mercy Academy

    Private | 9 - 12

  • 0

    Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia

    Private | 9 - 12

  • 0

    I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls

    Private | 9 - 12

  • 0

    The Mill Creek School

    Private | 9 - 12

  • 0

    West Philadelphia Catholic High School

    Private | 9 - 12

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Sue Thomas And Stacy Hilman
Sue Thomas And Stacy Hilman

Partner | Lic# RS284038

+1(215) 622-3035

259 Veterans Lane, Doylestown, PA, 18901

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