17 E COLUMBIA AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19125

$399,900 Asking Price

5 beds
1 bath
1,747  sqft
Built in 1925

One-of-a-kind opportunity in Red-Hot Fishtown! This unique, genuine, 5-bedroom end-of-row home is a blank canvas bursting with natural light from its many side windows and offers endless possibilities for customization. Just blocks from Fishtown’s restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, the home features a spacious first floor with a foyer that can be transformed into an open-concept living area, flowing into a kitchen space that leads to a private back patio. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms and a large bathroom, while the third floor, with two additional bedrooms, could be converted into a stunning primary suite with a roof deck. The home is primed for renovation with high ceilings, forced hot air heat, and existing central air ductwork. Boasting a Walk Score of 95, this is truly a Walker’s Paradise—just minutes from Center City, public transportation, I-95, and bridges to New Jersey. This as-is sale offers an unbeatable location and immediate possession—don’t miss this incredible chance to create your dream home! Access begins at the open house on Sunday, February 2, from Noon to 2 PM.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Straight Thru

Construction

General:
Masonry, 2, Concrete Perimeter,Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
PHILADELPHIA CITY
County:
PHILADELPHIA

Lot

Zoning:
RSA5, 183017500
Current Use:
O50

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Re/Max One Realty, Robert J Wolf

About Philadelphia, PA

Housing

Number of Units
705,993
Median Home Value
$212,331
Median Rent
$993

47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.32%
Public Transportation
19.12%
Walk to Work
6.40%
Work from Home
23.29%
Other
1.20%

The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.

People

Population
1,564,304
Median Age
36.10
Median Household Size
2.55

Education

High School
31.51%
Associate’s Degree
5.70%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.90%
Graduate Degree
14.16%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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