JenniferBishop

6142 W Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151

$259,000
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BEDS7 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET2,736 MLS#PAPH2670222
STATUSACTIVE PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONPHILADELPHIA SCHOOLPHILADELPHIA CITY

Property Description

PRIME INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY: High-potential, full-rehab property sitting on desirable street in the heart of Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood. Featuring a classic front porch, a generous footprint (approx. 2,736 sq. ft.), a 25x150 backyard accessible by car, this property is tailor-made for an investor ready to capture major upside with 2 possible high yield investment visions: Vision 1: The Multi-Family Conversion (Cash-Flow Powerhouse). Positioned in a Just minutes away from Saint Joseph’s University campuses, making it an ideal off-campus housing target for students, faculty, or staff. Follow the proven blueprint of other successful buildings on the block and convert this massive footprint into a 3 to 4-unit multi-family income-producing asset. Vision 2: The Fix-and-Flip With comparable renovated properties commanding strong resale figures in the immediate area, a full-scale cosmetic and structural modernization will unlock the immense equity hidden inside this spacious 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom envelope. Strip it down, reimagine the open-concept layout, upgrade the systems, and capitalize on the premium outdoor space (backyard + rare driveway parking) to flip it to a retail buyer looking for a turnkey home. Surrounded by parks, local shopping and excellent connectivity with quick access to regional public transit lines, local bus routes, major corridors like City Avenue (US-1) and Lancaster Avenue, and easy commutes into Center City or out to the Main Line makes this project even more attractive for owner occupant buyer.

6142 W Columbia Avenue | MLS# PAPH2670222

This single family home located at 6142 W Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $259,000. This property was built in 1925 and has 7 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 2736 sq. ft. W Columbia Avenue is located in the PHILADELPHIA subdivision within the PHILADELPHIA CITY school district. Search PHILADELPHIA real estate on jbishop.reexcelpros.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Full, Interior Access, Walkout Level
Cooling: None
Fireplaces: 2
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Radiant
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
Roof Type: Flat
Stories: 3.0
Taxes: $3,932
Year Built: 1925

Feature Descriptions

Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Exterior: Masonry, Brick, Brick Front
Fireplace: Brick
Flooring: Hardwood
Lot Dimensions: 0.09 Acre(S)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Parking Notes: 4 Total Parking Spaces
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 2736
SQFT Total Finished: 2736
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
Utilities: Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Water: Public

Local Schools

School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
Agency Phone: 2158870400

Shown By

Agent Name: Jennifer Bishop
Agent Phone: (215) 896-9877
Agency Title: Real Estate Excel, The Baringer Group, Ltd.

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$ 979.63 per month $576.42 Principal & Interest $327.67 Property Tax $75.54 Homeowner's Insurance

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