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426 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

$844,900

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
3,150 SqFt
$268/SqFt
Multi

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426 S 42nd St, Philadelphia$844,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeDuplex
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1930
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2368980
Lot Size0.07 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 426 S 42nd St

Two BRAND NEW kitchens, EIGHT bedrooms, SO MANY possibilities-, have an extra floor for family and friends, create the group living you've always dreamed of, or live in one portion and rent the other. Investor? This fully rent to rent property has been successfully leased for 20 years, and that was *before* the new kitchens went in. This attractive Queen Anne twin on a tree-lined street in Spruce Hill has 8, count ‘em EIGHT bedrooms. Zoned as a multi-family (duplex), the property could be owner occupied and the other unit rented out for consistent income, or two families could share the space, OR have an amazing extra space for family or friends OR use a floor for your art studio OR… so many possibilities. The rooms are large, bright, and comfortable, with big windows and wood floors. The first floor unit starts in a huge living room with a massive front window and decorative fireplace, followed by a brand new eat-in kitchen, full bath, and 2 bedrooms. The second floor has 3 large rooms that could be living or bedrooms, and another full bath. The third floor is 2 bedrooms, another full bath, and the brand new kitchen for this unit. Then the finished attic provides yet another bedroom upstairs, for a total of 9 potential bedrooms or living spaces. There are lots of ways tenants or owners could utilize all of that space. The basement is unfinished, tall, and clean, with two water heaters, two HVAC systems (central air throughout), laundry for the building, and wired fire alarms/CO detectors. You could easily have a workshop or gym down there, with plenty of room for storage. The exterior of this property is gorgeous, with an inviting front porch, incredible brick detail, and a wide back patio for gatherings and enjoying the trees. The location is what really sets this opportunity apart, just a short distance from Penn, Drexel, Clark Park, and everything you want out of West Philly. And it’s not just in the coveted Penn Alexander catchment, the school is around the corner. If you’re looking for a home with options, this is the one.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 3,150 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
  • Office Phone: (215) 893-9920
  • Listing Agent: Benjamin M Camp

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior: 2nd Kitchen

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • West Philadelphia High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Penn Alexander School, Public District Grades KG-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Baltimore Ave to S 42nd Street North on S 42nd Street to Property

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $844,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $268/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,199
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$261.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$199

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

1056

426 S 42nd St vs Philadelphia

136 DAYS ON ROCKET

+92 Days

$844,900

+$583K More

$268/SqFt

+$69 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $583K more than the Median Sold Price and $69/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2368980

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
  • Office Phone: (215) 893-9920
  • Listing Agent: Benjamin M Camp

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$7,199 -
2019$6,929$495,000
2018$4,363$311,700
2017$4,363$311,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10
  • Penn Alexander School

  • 4209 Spruce St

  • 0.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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2
/10
  • West Philadelphia High School

  • 4901 Chestnut St

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,985. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaPhiladelphia CountyPhiladelphia19104426 S 42nd St

This home is located at 426 S 42nd St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19104 in the Spruce Hill neighborhood. This 3,150 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $844,900.

While more than 252 listings in Philadelphia, PA in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 237 listings sold at asking price, and more than 567 were sold below. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $261,807, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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