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885 N 27th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19130

– beds
– baths
2,243 sqft
1,520 sqft lot
$234 per sqft
1920 build

Invest in this quintessential Fairmount block, lined with trees and steps away from Lucky Goat Coffee House, 2637brew, Lazos Pizza & Grill, and Krupa’s Tavern. Easy access to all the nightlife, shopping, and entertainment of Fairmount Ave. Less than a 10-minute walk to the nature trails and ball fields of Fairmount Park and less than a 10-minute drive to I76 or the Philadelphia Zoo. This duplex has a 2nd/3rd floor bi-level, 3 bedroom apartment home plus a 1 bedroom + den flat with a huge outdoor space. Unit 1 is rented for $1670 through 3/31/25, and Unit 2 is rented for $1965 through 5/31/2025. Owner pays for cold water and gas, which covers heat, hot water, and cooking. Tenants pay for their own electric. Owner paid $1613 for gas for the 12-month period from August 2023 to July 2024. UNIT 1: super cute apartment with access to the basement for storage and private use of the large yard. Enter through the living room, styled with built-in shelving and wood flooring. Down the hall is the bedroom and bathroom. Towards the back of the home is the full eat-in kitchen with laundry and a bonus room that could be used for a pantry, home office, den, or storage. UNIT 2: has 2 bedrooms and a hall bathroom with a tub on the 2nd floor of the building, plus a laundry room that could also be used as a home office, craft room, or guest room. On the 3rd floor of the building is the 3rd bedroom, to the rear, plus a hall bathroom with shower stall and an oversized living room with a double-wide closet and access to the kitchen. The kitchen has a dishwasher to make your tenant’s life easier! Beautiful wood blinds throughout and original wood floors, too. 3 Window A/C units were provided to the tenant for Unit 2, and 2-3 floor units were provided to Unit 1. The water line was replaced in 2022, the electrical boxes were updated in 2020, the front steps were replaced, new chimney, new windows, and new siding in the back. The washer/dryer upstairs and oven downstairs are each about a year old, too. With all that the Fairmount neighborhood has to offer, now is the perfect time to add 885 N 27th Street to your real estate portfolio!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / KW Empower

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 7, 2024 •

MLS# PAPH2396396 —

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Building Units Total:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1604

Interior

Flooring Type:

Wood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2243
Living Area SqFt:

2,243 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
Possession:

Immediate, 31-60 Days CD, 61-90 Days CD

Location

Directions:

North on 27th from Pennsylvania Ave, Parrish, or Brown Streets. On your right, just before Poplar Street.
Cross Street:

Poplar St
Latitude:

39.97240448
Longitude:

-75.18054962

The Property

Property Type:

Multi-Family
Property Subtype:

Duplex
Property Condition:

Very Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.03
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

16.00 x 95.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

1,520 Sqft
Inclusions:

2 Refrigerator, 2 washer, 2 dryer, 3 A/C units for Unit 2, 3 floor A/C units for Unit 1
Zoning:

RSA5
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

U30
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

151307500
Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

126
Tax Annual Amount:

$6,504
Tax Assessed Value:

$544,500
Year Assessed:

2025
School Tax:

3642.0
City/Town Tax:

2862.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Window Unit(s)
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator, Hot Water
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Robert Morris
Middle School:

Robert Morris
High School:

FRANKLIN BENJAMIN
School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Pool:

No Pool

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

On Street

Extra Units

Other Units:

Unit 1,Unit 2
Vacation Rental:

No
One Bedroom Units:

1
Three Bedroom Units:

1

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
11/7/24 Nov 7, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$525,000
10/17/24 Oct 17, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$525,000
9/17/24 Sep 17, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$525,000

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This multifamily located in Center City, Philadelphia, PA 19130 is currently pending sale for $525,000. 885 N 27th Street is a 2,243 square foot multifamily with – beds and – baths. 885 N 27th Street is in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 91, making it a walker’s paradise. This multifamily is in the attendance area of Robert Morris School and Vaux Big Picture High School.

Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT and KW Empower.

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