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Listed by Steve Stafford • SDG Management, LLC
$900,000
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0.37 Acres Lot
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1916-38 E ALLEGHENY AVE Philadelphia, PA 19134
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Mixed Use
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Kensington
MLS Listing ID PAPH2558722
Year Built 1951
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.370 Acres
Acres 0.37
Property Sub-Type Mixed Use
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Located in the rapidly developing South Kensington neighborhood, this impressive community center encompasses over 23,000 square feet of versatile space. Originally built as the regional headquarters for a national nonprofit organization, the property has since been repurposed to serve as a vibrant community center and active house of worship, reflecting the area's growing cultural and residential diversity.
The property features a combination of one-story and three-story structures, along with a full basement, all designed for single-tenant use. The sale includes seven contiguous parcels, one of which offers a large private parking lot—a rare and highly desirable amenity in this part of the city. This provides excellent accessibility for visitors, congregants, or future residents, enhancing the overall utility and redevelopment potential of the site.
Zoned RM-1, the district supports moderate- to high-density, multi-family residential development, making this property an ideal candidate for adaptive reuse or redevelopment. The zoning encourages residential communities with a mix of building types, allowing for apartments, condominiums, or mixed-use concepts that can blend housing with community amenities.
Although public records currently classify the property as commercial, the zoning designation reverted to residential after permits and occupancy documentation were not kept current. This transition aligns with the city's long-term planning goals for the neighborhood, which favor residential growth and revitalization. With proper permitting and redevelopment, this site holds significant potential to contribute to South Kensington's ongoing transformation into one of Philadelphia's most dynamic urban communities.
The property features a combination of one-story and three-story structures, along with a full basement, all designed for single-tenant use. The sale includes seven contiguous parcels, one of which offers a large private parking lot—a rare and highly desirable amenity in this part of the city. This provides excellent accessibility for visitors, congregants, or future residents, enhancing the overall utility and redevelopment potential of the site.
Zoned RM-1, the district supports moderate- to high-density, multi-family residential development, making this property an ideal candidate for adaptive reuse or redevelopment. The zoning encourages residential communities with a mix of building types, allowing for apartments, condominiums, or mixed-use concepts that can blend housing with community amenities.
Although public records currently classify the property as commercial, the zoning designation reverted to residential after permits and occupancy documentation were not kept current. This transition aligns with the city's long-term planning goals for the neighborhood, which favor residential growth and revitalization. With proper permitting and redevelopment, this site holds significant potential to contribute to South Kensington's ongoing transformation into one of Philadelphia's most dynamic urban communities.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19134 (19134)
Zoning RM1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Central, Radiator
Cooling None
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Garage Spaces 15.0
Water Access N
Accessibility Elevator
Total Parking Spaces 15
Garage N
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Tax ID 777684001
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition Standard

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