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$345,000

1259 46th St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
4
Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet
0.03
Lot Size (acres)
1930
Year Built
44
Days On Market

Turnkey duplex with excellent cashflow on wide avenue in University City. The entire building is fully rewired and offers fully separated gas, electric, hot water, and HVAC (including central air in each unit). Each unit is a renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Large bedrooms and great light throughout. The 2nd floor is fully updated and has a beautiful west facing bay window, spacious rear deck, and washer dryer. It is tenant occupied at $1,300/month + utilities with a lease expiration of 6/1/27. Beautiful and spacious kitchen and bath. The 1st floor has been updated with a brand new renovated kitchen, freshly painted, basement parged and cleaned, washer and dryer, and new marble tiled bath (bath was actually renovated prior to the previous tenant). The 1st floor also includes access to the rear yard. It is now rented at $1,500 + utilities with a lease expiration of 4/25/27. The building also has a shared front porch. Located in University City-- a close walk to Penn, CHOP, HUP, Clark Park (and its Farmers Market), the Schuylkill River Trail, Asad’s Hot Chicken, Four Worlds Bakery, Baltimore Avenue's Restaurant Row, and all that University City has to offer. Plus, 12 minutes to Center City by car or bike. Plenty of convenient SEPTA options. Easy access to I-76. Note—The 1st floor is rented through 4/25/2027 and the 2nd floor is rented through 6/1/2027..Either unit would also be great for an owner occupant after that time.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
2 days ago
Listed By
Jeffrey Block, 2158337088 · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, 2674358015
MLS#
PAPH2661816
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1259 S 46th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
UNIVERSITY CITY
Zip Code
19143

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Year Built
1930
Style
Converted Dwelling
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
1,600 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Patio and Porch
Deck, Porch
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.03 Acres
Lot Features
Back Yard
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,600 sq. ft.
Total
1,600 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$345,000
Annual Taxes
$5,029

Schools

76/100
Penn Alexander School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
572
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
45% White · 26% Asian · 14% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7760
55/100
The Workshop School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.8 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
255
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7730
54/100
Comegys Benjamin B School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
320
Student body
94% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7860
54/100
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
1,253
Parent reviews
2.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
95% Black · 3% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(215) 724-2343
53/100
Lea Henry C School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
554
Student body
76% Black · 10% Asian · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7660
52/100
The Workshop School
Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
91
Student body
96% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
70%
Phone
(215) 605-6850
52/100
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
559
Student body
95% Black · 3% Two or More Races · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7880
52/100
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
630
Student body
91% Black · 4% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
95%
Phone
(215) 952-6219

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/24/2026Listed for sale$345,000

Listed by Jeffrey Block · Compass Pennsylvania, LLC · 2674358015

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: November 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2661816

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