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503 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

$980,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

0 Baths
3,178 SqFt
$308/SqFt
Multi

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503 S 42nd St, Philadelphia$980,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTriplex
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1930
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
MLS #PAPH2413934
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 503 S 42nd St

Discover an incredible investment opportunity in the highly sought-after neighborhood of University City with this expansive triplex. The main house boasts an impressive 9 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms, complemented by two well-appointed kitchens. The main level features a spacious bedroom with an ensuite, providing comfort and privacy. Ascend to the second level, where you’ll find 4 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, perfect for accommodating multiple residents. The third level continues to impress with 3 more bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and one of the kitchens, enhancing the living experience. The finished basement adds even more value with its cozy living area, the second kitchen, an additional bedroom, a full bath, and a dedicated laundry room. In addition to the main residence, the property includes two separate studio apartments, each with its own entrance—one accessible from the front porch and the other from the back patio. This triplex is ideally situated near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and St. Joseph’s University, making it a prime choice for student housing. Its also very close to UPenn Hospital. Don't miss this rare chance to invest in a property that offers both space and a fantastic location!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 3,178 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Redfin Corporation
  • Office Phone: (215) 631-3154
  • Listing Agent: jarrett armond campbell Sr.

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Take Route 13 (Baltimore Ave) to S 42nd St, Take S 42nd St towards Chester Ave, Home will be on the Left.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $980,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $308/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $6,612
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$267.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$202

Avg. Days On Market

49

# of Sold Homes

1027

503 S 42nd St vs Philadelphia

61 DAYS ON ROCKET

+12 Days

$980,000

+$712.1K More

$308/SqFt

+$106 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $712.1K more than the Median Sold Price and $106/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: #PAPH2413934

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Redfin Corporation
  • Office Phone: (215) 631-3154
  • Listing Agent: jarrett armond campbell Sr.

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$6,612 -
2019$6,630$473,700
2018$4,433$316,700
2017$3,624$316,700

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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.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Samuel Powel Elementary School

  • 301 N 36th St

  • 1.02 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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3
/10

  • Inquiry Charter School

  • 1301 Belmont Ave

  • 1.76 miles

  • Public Charter Grades PK-5

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5
/10

  • Thomas G. Morton School

  • 2501 S 63rd St

  • 2.08 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,288. Most Philadelphia, PA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19104›503 S 42nd St

This home is located at 503 S 42nd St in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19104 in the Woodland neighborhood. This 3,178 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 04, 2024 and is currently priced at $980,000.

Over 218 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 580 listings were sold below the listed price and 229 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA decreased by 2.3% between November 2024 and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 49 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $267,873.

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

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