6142 Columbia Ave
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.
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Ad Prima Charter School
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber
Overbrook Edu Center
Overbrook High School
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus
Overbrook Elementary School
Beeber Dimner Middle School
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.
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| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
Listed by Malkhaz Chania · BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown · 2158870400
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 4:08 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2670222

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