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Philadelphia,PA 19121
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,958 sqft
Price per Sqft $253
Subdivision Temple University
MLS Listing ID PAPH2509516
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,958
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $7,698
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2,247 Sqft
Acres 0.05
Lot Dimensions 21.00 x 107.00
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
1520 North 17th Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a high-performing, historically significant student housing asset in the heart of Temple University's thriving off-campus rental market. Just steps from Temple's Main Campus, this fully occupied 10-bedroom, 4-bathroom (plus 2 half-bath) property spans nearly 3,000 square feet and is ideally configured for student group living. Designed by the legendary architect Willis G. Hale in 1888 and listed on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, this three-story home offers architectural character rarely found in the student housing sector, combined with large interior living spaces, modern amenities, and entertainment-ready common areas, including a backyard and basement bar. With in-unit laundry, large communal areas, and a strong rental history, it caters directly to Temple's large student population, 81% of whom seek housing off-campus after their freshman year. Its prime location in a high-demand, low-vacancy student submarket ensures long-term income stability. The surrounding North Philadelphia neighborhood continues to see revitalization and demand growth, supported by excellent transit access and proximity to downtown Philadelphia. This investment offers a blend of historical cachet, operational upside, and stable tenant demand, making 1520 North 17th Street a compelling acquisition for investors focused on student housing or value-driven urban rentals.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19121 (19121)
Zoning RM1
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 10
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Other
Cooling None
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Septic,Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 881146890
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard