1. Pennsylvania
2. Philadelphia
3. 503 S 42ND ST

503 S 42ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104

• 1,500 sqft

Property Description

This large multi-family duplex presents an exceptional investment opportunity in the highly sought-after University City neighborhood, located within the prestigious Penn Alexander Catchment Area. Ideally suited for conversion into a four-to-six-unit investment property, rooming house, or multi-suite rental, this property offers the scale, configuration, and location that discerning investors seek. The primary front unit features eight spacious bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two full kitchens. A main-level bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, while additional bedrooms and baths span the second and third floors, making it perfectly suited for multi-resident living. The secondary rear unit offers one bedroom and one bathroom, with a private entrance accessed via a side walkway for added privacy. Additional highlights include a full basement with laundry facilities and substantial interior square footage that allows for flexible reconfiguration. The property is centrally located with convenient access to the University of Pennsylvania, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Center City, the VA Hospital, and Philadelphia International Airport. Ripe for redevelopment, this property combines strong rental potential with long-term value appreciation in one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant and dynamic submarkets.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Skale Real Estate : 2672772035

Listing Agent:

Morgan Bradshaw Page : 4842641230

MLS ID:

PAPH2547320

Interior

• General: 2nd Kitchen
• Basement: Fully finished
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Hot WaterNatural Gas
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Above GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: WrapAroundDeck

Construction

• General: BrickStone

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
• County: PHILADELPHIA-PA

Lot

• Zoning: RTA1271201800

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of Morgan Bradshaw Page, Skale Real Estate