Value-add quadplex in University City with tremendous rental upside, in a superior UCITY location prized for its perennial rentability to Drexel University (and University of Pennsylvania) students. Massive curb appeal featuring an old-fashioned front porch, exterior detailing, classic Victorian-era masonry. The Owner's unit on the ground floor feels like a luxury condo. The upper units (one studio and two 1bd units) are extremely efficient in their design/layout. Basement laundry, radiant heat and window AC units. The Property is surrounded by billions of dollars in active-stage institutional-grade real estate development that is currently reshaping The City of Philadelphia into a world-class destination for an interconnected economy rooted in life-sciences, biomedical research, innovation districts, healthcare, higher education and live-work-play environments. 3617 Powelton = Coveted value-add real estate in a top-performing major US metro.
Sold for $660,000 on 10/06/23
$660,000
3617 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5beds
--baths
3,150sqft
Quadruplex
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$1,827 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,827/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 06, 2023 at 08:57am
Listed by:
Ryan McManus 610-606-1095,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Kate Kyle, RS345857
Elfant Wissahickon Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2186604
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Other
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,150
- Total interior livable area: 3,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,766 sqft
- Dimensions: 26.00 x 106.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 241150800
- Zoning: RTA1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Quadruplex
Materials
- Masonry, Stone
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Subdivision: University City
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $660,000-17.5%$210/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAPH2186604 | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Pending sale | $800,000$254/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2186604 | ||
| 6/25/2023 | Price change | $800,000-6.4%$254/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2186604 | ||
| 4/14/2023 | Price change | $855,000-5%$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2186604 | ||
| 3/20/2023 | Price change | $899,999-5.2%$286/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2186604 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,817 +72.1% | $844,200 +72.1% |
| 2024 | $6,867 | $490,600 |
| 2023 | $6,867 -8.7% | $490,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Powelton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Powel Samuel SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Science Leadership Academy Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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