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426 S 42ND STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
$795,000 Asking Price
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8
beds
3
baths
3,150
sqft
Built in
1930
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. 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, ORhave 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.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- 2nd Kitchen
- Laundry:
- Basement
- Basement:
- Unfinished
- Flooring:
- Wood
- A/C:
- Central A/C
- Heating:
- Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Straight Thru
Construction
- Roofing:
- Slate
- General:
- Masonry, 4, Stone
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RTA1, 272072000
- Current Use:
- N50
Utilities
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square, Benjamin M Camp
Monthly Payment
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Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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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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